Sage Classic R8 586-4 - ROD1155

The Sage Classic R8 586-4 is a specialized tool designed for the angler who appreciates a deliberate, measured pace on the water. Built with a deep loading moderate action, this rod prioritizes the physical connection between hand, line, and fly, making it an exceptional choice for dry fly presentations on small to medium sized rivers. The 8 foot 6 inch length offers a slight advantage in tight quarters over standard 9 foot models, allowing for superior accuracy at close range while maintaining the delicacy required for technical spring creeks and wary trout.

At the heart of this rod is Sage's proprietary Revolution 8 technology, which utilizes a higher density of axial fibers and a nano sintered resin to create a blank that is both incredibly lightweight and structurally resilient. Unlike faster actions in the R8 lineup, the Classic R8 uses this material to achieve a soulful, deep bend without sacrificing recovery speed, ensuring that even slow casting strokes generate efficient energy transfer and precise loops. The aesthetic matches the feel, featuring a traditional Sage Brown blank, chestnut thread wraps, and a custom flint colored reel seat with an extra figured walnut insert that calls back to the golden age of trout fishing.

This specific rod is in Like New condition with no evidence of being fished, offering a pristine example of modern craftsmanship at a significant value. It presents a rare opportunity to own a current premium model that looks and performs as if it just left the factory floor. For the dry fly purist looking to deepen their connection to the cast, Recast Fly Fishing offers this rod as a trustworthy investment in your time on the water.

Add this pristine rod to your collection and experience the new standard for moderate-action performance.

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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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