{"product_id":"sage-payload-fly-rod","title":"Sage Payload Fly Rod","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe PAYLOAD features a rugged design and extra-large componentry to handle heavy lines and wrangle the largest freshwater and saltwater species. Sage's classic Konnetic Technology and a strong midsection and powerful tip section make this rod efficient and highly functional when casting heavy rigs. A softer butt section increases rod leverage capabilities, and a shorter overall rod length adds to the rod's lifting power. The butt section on the PAYLOAD is forgiving to allow anglers to utilize the powerful tip and midsection without compromising casting stroke. Incredible power, incredible capabilities, and incredible performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBlank\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKonnetic Technology\u003c\/strong\u003e - Sage has completely redefined graphite technology with Konnetic Tech. By restructuring the graphite-to-resin ratio used in rod blanks, Sage has introduced a higher-density fiber composite that’s lighter, stronger, and more versatile on the water. With Konnetic Tech, the Payload has incredibly efficient energy transfer capabilities, perfected rod stiffness, and element-defying durability. What does all this mean? Tighter loops, faster line speed, and superior heavy line casting ability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 10px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eGuides\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTangle-Free Fuji Ceramic Stripping Guides\u003c\/strong\u003e - Fuji ceramic guides have stood the test of time as high-performance guides in fly fishing. Ceramic guides offer durability and easy line shooting capabilities, and the tangle-free guides accommodate heavy lines.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eExtra Large Hard Chrome Snake Guides\u003c\/strong\u003e - Continuing with the oversized theme, extra-large hard chromed snake guides maximize line shooting capabilities. Similar to the Fuji guides on the Payload, they also accommodate heavy sinking lines.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 10px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eReel Seat\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-Duty Aluminum Reel Seat\u003c\/strong\u003e - The heavy-duty aluminum reel seat on the Payload minimizes corrosion and anchors large reels. A double-uplocking component holds down heavy reels to allow anglers to worry about the fish, not the equipment. The rod also includes a super plus full-wells cork handle and a durable fighting butt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 10px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRod Tube\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBlack Ballistic Rod Tube\u003c\/strong\u003e - The Payload comes with a black ballistic rod tube to keep the rod safe during transportation. The rod tube also comes with an embroidered Sage logo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 10px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Sage Lifetime Warranty\u003c\/strong\u003e - As of January 2021, every new Sage rod, blank, and Sage reel is covered by a lifetime, original owner warranty. One of the finest warranties in the business, it covers defects in materials or workmanship as well as rods that fail due to misuse, negligence, or normal wear-and-tear. Repair fees are based on the age of the rod, and Sage charges a $30 processing fee for rods that are part of the current lineup. For up-to-the-minute warranty information, please contact Sage Repairs at 888-848-7243\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 10px;\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eMore Info\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"padding-left: 10px;\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRod Action: \u003c\/strong\u003eFast\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/1846\/1673\/files\/fast-action1_2.gif?v=1755429332\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBest for: \u003c\/strong\u003eAll Water, Big Flies\u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/1846\/1673\/files\/all_water.jpg?v=1755429332\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrip: \u003c\/strong\u003eFull Wells w\/ Fighting Butt \u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/1846\/1673\/files\/fw-fb.gif?v=1755429332\" alt=\"\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbility Level:\u003c\/strong\u003e Advanced - Expert \u003cbr\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/1846\/1673\/files\/adv-exp.gif\" alt=\"Advanced - Expert\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/choosing-a-fly-rod-ability-level-beginner-intermediate-expert\" rel=\"noopener\" style=\"font-size: 10px;\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e(learn more)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eRecommended Lines\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe highly recommend using a streamer-specific line or a heavy saltwater line. Our favorite for freshwater applications is:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/products\/rio-predator-elite-fly-line\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eRio Predator Elite Fly Line\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eStaff Reviews\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"\/blogs\/all\/sage-payload-fly-rod-review\" target=\"_blank\"\u003eSage Payload Fly Rod Review\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Sage","offers":[{"title":"6wt \/ 8ft 9in","offer_id":48478180704489,"sku":"SKU644269247815","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"7wt \/ 8ft 9in","offer_id":48478180737257,"sku":"SKU644269247822","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"8wt \/ 8ft 9in","offer_id":48478180770025,"sku":"SKU644269247839","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"9wt \/ 8ft 9in","offer_id":48478180802793,"sku":"SKU644269247846","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"10wt \/ 9ft","offer_id":48478180835561,"sku":"SKU644269247792","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"11wt \/ 9ft 3in","offer_id":48478180868329,"sku":"SKU644269247808","price":750.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0749\/1846\/1673\/files\/sage-rods-sage-payload-fly-rod-1199942152.jpg?v=1761870495","url":"https:\/\/www.tridentflyfishing.com\/products\/sage-payload-fly-rod","provider":"Trident Fly Fishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}