Sage Z-Axis 8134-4 - ROD1163

The Sage Z-Axis 8134-4 is widely regarded by steelheaders as the ultimate "do-it-all" winter stick. Designed for medium to large rivers, this 13-foot 4-inch rod balances length and power to manage heavy sink tips and large intruder-style flies without feeling like a broomstick. Its progressive action offers a deep load that you can feel right into the cork, providing the feedback needed for precise Skagit casting while retaining the backbone to turn over heavy heads in wind. Whether you are swinging for winter steelhead in the Pacific Northwest or targeting Atlantic salmon, this rod offers a casting experience that is both smooth and authoritative.

At the heart of this rod is Sage's Generation 5 (G5) Technology, which represented a major leap forward in graphite construction. By aligning graphite fibers more precisely, Sage created a blank that tracks incredibly straight, reducing side-to-side vibration and maximizing energy transfer. The result is a rod with a remarkably light swing weight for its class, allowing you to cast all day with less fatigue. Finished in the classic olive green "Z-Axis" color with premium cork and an anodized aluminum reel seat, it is a tool built for serious performance and long-term durability.

This specific rod is in Great condition, showing that it has been cared for by a previous owner who understood its value. At Recast Fly Fishing, we have inspected the blank, ferrules, and guides to ensure it meets our high standards for performance on the water. Buying a legendary model like the Z-Axis pre-owned allows you to own a piece of fly fishing history that still outperforms many modern rods, all while saving significantly compared to buying new premium gear.

Add this proven performer to your quiver and be ready for the next run of winter fish.

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All gear is carefully inspected and assigned a cosmetic condition rating prior to sale. We do not sell broken or inoperable gear.

For rods, the cosmetic condition ratings are as follows:

Like New

• No nicks or scratches on the rod blank
• No scratches or chipped paint on handle or reel seat
• Completely clean cork with no chips or gouges
• Reel fastener screws and unscrews smoothly
• All guides are intact and firmly attached
• Undamaged ferrule connections

Great

• Minor cosmetic damage including scuffing on rod blank, chipped paint or scratches on metal components
• Intact cork with no chips or gouges
• Reel fastener screws and unscrews smoothly
• All guides are intact and firmly attached
• Undamaged ferrule connections

Good

• Cosmetic only damage (superficial scratches, scuffs, paint chips) to rod blank, cork, metal components
• Reel fastener screws and unscrews smoothly
• All guides are intact and firmly attached
• Undamaged ferrule connections

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