{"product_id":"sage-classic-r8-fly-rod","title":"Sage Classic R8 Fly Rod","description":"\u003cdiv data-content-type=\"row\" data-appearance=\"contained\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv data-element=\"inner\"\u003e\n        \u003cdiv data-content-type=\"text\" data-appearance=\"default\" data-element=\"main\"\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eThe Sage Classic R8 Fly Rod is made great by its ability to match the angler's intentions and enhance their feel of the experience. For those choosing to slow down their approach to the water, acute environmental observations become more and more apparent. Not only does this enhance the overall experience through a deeper connection to the venue, but it often leads to greater success. The new Classic R8 rods inspire this measured pace while fishing, allowing anglers to take in the surroundings and find the moments they seek. Along the way, a heightened sense of feeling - physically and mentally - increases awareness of the situation and equipment. Then, when the opportunity arises, the angler is prepared and the rod performs, translating angling intention and delivering the right cast at the right time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \n            \u003ch3\u003eBlank\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eThe Classic R8 features proprietary Revolution 8 graphite material known for its deep loading moderate action. This unique graphite material offers lightweight, soulful blanks with fast recovery speeds, exceptional strength, and an instinctive feel in hand, resulting in smooth energy transfer, precise control, and increased accuracy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \n            \u003ch3\u003eGuides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eThe rod boasts super-slick chrome snake guides, a SiC stripper guide, and a tip top for superior line management and durability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \n            \u003ch3\u003eReel Seat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eEquipped with a custom aluminum up-locking reel seat with an extra-figured walnut insert, the Classic R8 offers both functionality and aesthetic appeal.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \n            \u003ch3\u003eRod Tube\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003eEach rod comes with an aluminum rod tube featuring a Sage medallion for secure storage and transportation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \n            \u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cdiv\u003e\n                \u003cstrong\u003eThe Sage Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e - As of January 2025, every new Sage rod and blank are covered by Sage's lifetime, original owner warranty against defects in materials or workmanship. Limited to repair and replacement of the rod or blank, this warranty will not cover defects caused by fire, theft, lost rod sections, intentional breakage, modification, and customization, or any damage caused during the building of a blank into a finished rod. Sage charges a processing fee to handle any warranty processes.\n            \u003c\/div\u003e\n            \n            \u003ch3\u003eMore Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRod Action:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moderate\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/1846\/1673\/files\/med-action.gif\" alt=\"Moderate\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trout fishing and slow-paced angling\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 450px; height: 56px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/1846\/1673\/files\/dry-nym-sm.gif\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrip:\u003c\/strong\u003e Super-Plus grade snub-nose half-wells cork handle\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003e\u003cimg style=\"width: 300px; height: 52px;\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/1846\/1673\/files\/rhw.gif\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n            \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbility Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Intermediate-Expert\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/1846\/1673\/files\/int-exp.gif\" alt=\"Intermediate-Expert\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n        \u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Sage","offers":[{"title":"3wt \/ 8ft \/ Slim Snub-nose Half-Wells","offer_id":48478177722601,"sku":"SKU644269253601","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"3wt \/ 8ft 6in \/ Slim Snub-nose Half-Wells","offer_id":48478177755369,"sku":"SKU644269253618","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4wt \/ 8ft 6in \/ Snub-nose Half-Wells","offer_id":48478177788137,"sku":"SKU644269253625","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"5wt \/ 8ft 6in \/ Snub-nose Half-Wells","offer_id":48478177820905,"sku":"SKU644269253649","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"4wt \/ 9ft \/ Snub-nose Half-Wells","offer_id":48478177853673,"sku":"SKU644269253632","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"5wt \/ 9ft \/ Snub-nose Half-Wells","offer_id":48478177886441,"sku":"SKU644269253656","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"6wt \/ 9ft \/ Snub-nose Half-Wells","offer_id":48478177919209,"sku":"SKU644269253663","price":1100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/1846\/1673\/files\/sage-rods-sage-classic-r8-fly-rod-1199937297.jpg?v=1761632164","url":"https:\/\/www.tridentflyfishing.com\/products\/sage-classic-r8-fly-rod","provider":"Trident Fly Fishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}