Fly Rods

The X rod’s fast action taper built with our KonneticHD Technology delivers greater blank recovery and a crisper tip stop - creating tighter, more efficient loops throughout all ranges of casting styles. This taper allows you to dig deeper into the rod and access the lower sections, shifting power closer to the angler. Decreased lateral and medial movement and vibrations in the blank result in a more accurate and efficient presentation, resulting in a performance driven, forgiving fast action blank - refining the synergy between angler, rod, line, and fly.

• KonneticHD Technology®
• Black Spruce blank color
• Dark Green thread wraps with Metallic Grey trim wraps
• Fuji ceramic stripper guides with hard chromed snake guides and tip-top
• Laser etched line weight on slide band
• Black rod bag with Titanium logo and Black Spruce model tag
• Evergreen powder coated aluminum rod tube with Sage medallion

The most demanding conditions require a different kind of tool. Strong head wind? Fish at distance? Bulky rigs? Heavy sink-tips? The IGNITER is tuned to handle the most technical of conditions. Not a rod for the everyday angler, the IGNITER is equipped with a high line speed taper to carry large amounts of line at distance with wind cutting performance. Perfect for streamer fishing with heavy sink tips or covering big water when conditions turn south. If you bring the will, the IGNITER will supply the way.

• Windy conditions
• Long casts & line carry
• Accuracy & loop control

Big fish, big fly. With a powerful but comfortable casting action, the new PAYLOAD series of rods are designed to help anglers cast those heavy lines and big flies more effectively. Whether launching an articulated streamer on the local trout stream or hunting toothy critters in the back woods anglers will notice how easy it is to hurl a heavy line and big fly with the PAYLOAD.

• Tailored for casting large flies or wind resistant flies
• Increased pick-up of heavy line off the water
• More leverage for fighting powerful fish

 

• 689-4: Line 6+ Trout Streamers and light duty bass bugs
• 789-4: Line 7+ Boogle bugs to large trout streamers
• 889-4: Line 8+ Minnow, clousers, whistlers, poppers
• 989-4: Line 9+ Pike flies, large poppers, and large baitfish
• 1090-4: Line 10+ Pike flies up to 12"
• 1193-4: Line 11+ Musky flies over 12"

Designed from scratch by our world-class R&D team and tested on the water around the globe, the PULSE is Sage’s newest fast action family of fly rods. Graphite IIIe technology ensures power and durability, providing fast action performance and a connected feel. Handcrafted right here on Bainbridge Island, the PULSE is finished with custom-designed componentry and eye-catching cosmetic details. The PULSE will be your workhorse—from freshwater to saltwater, single-hand, switch, or Spey, there’s a rod in the PULSE family for every application.

• Upgraded reel seat & finish
• Premium blank

Equipped with a high-performance blank (Graphite IIIe), the FOUNDATION has a fast action providing excellent casting power and effortless control. It’s the very foundation of what defines a Sage rod – Performance - taking your game to another level. Whether you are a guide on the Madison or exploring your backyard waters, the FOUNDATION series delivers the signature Sage feel.

The CRUX rod offers our all new Line Speed Taper, for confident short to mid-range delivery of flies and effortless extreme distance casting. Combined with the introduction of the Angled Key Grip, a denser pre-compressed cork material designed to increase durability and reduce hand fatigue, we think the all new CRUX is the best rod we’ve ever built.

Fast action

All-new Line Speed Taper for extreme distance casting and effortless short to mid-range delivery of flies

Increased connectivity between the tip, middle, and lower sections for an all-around superior feel

Stiffer tip designed to reduce tip vibrations

Fine diameter blanks throughout range to reduce resistance and increase rod recovery speed

Denser pre-compressed cork material on Angled Key Grip increases durability and sensitivity, while reducing hand fatigue

Angled Key Grip promotes the most versatile and productive casting grip the extended finger grip

Lightweight guides and minimal rod wraps to increase recovery for high line speed gains

Fully anodized aluminium reel seat with in-built hook keepers

Reel seat features double anodized high-quality design detailing with enlarged fixed reel foot hood with line identification

Premium metallic olive matte finish

Section alignment dots for easy and correct assembly of rod guides

Fully protected cordura rod tube with dividers

Lifetime Warranty

 

The Predator is the ultimate fly rod for big flies, heavy lines, and aggressive-fighting fish

It features a powerful, intuitive fast action that commands enough power to combat big gamefish and pick up and cast today’s heavy lines and massive flies. Its action is designed to perform in both freshwater and saltwater scenarios, and all components are saltwater-ready. The Predator family encompasses models ranging from spooky-bonefish duty 5-weights to big-game ready 16 weights, including unique specialty models like a 7’10” 8-weight and dedicated PIKE and MUSKY models with extended fighting butts for boatside figure-eights.

• Intuitive fast action
• Dialed in-hand balance for lightweight feel and responsive casting
• Anodized machined aluminum reel seat, ideal for all water conditions
• Laser-etched model reference on reel seat for quick rod identification
• Section tips epoxy coated to prevent sticking
• Includes species-specific PIKE and MUSKY models
• Aluminum oxide stripping guides with ceramic inserts and hard wire anodized snake guides for durability
• Alignment dots for easy rod setup
• Durable cordura rod tube with built in rod dividers
• Lifetime warranty
• New 12, 14, and 16-weight models for 2018

 A fine-tuned, medium-fast action is combined with the lightest weight components available to give anglers incredible performance with a light in-hand feel. Skeletonized reel seats and single-foot guides help reduce weight, while the rod actions and models will match any trout fishing scenario. 

• The lightest rod in its class
• Super-tuned, smooth, medium-fast action blank construction
• Single-foot guides for increased tip recovery
• Skeletonized, CNC machined, anodized aluminum reel seat
• Pinpoint accuracy delivered through improved rod tracking
• Matte finish blank for flash reduction
• Section tips epoxy coated to prevent sticking
• Half-wells, premium gradecork handles
• Nymph actions feature a softer tip for easier turnover
• Fully protected cordura rod tube with dividers
• Lifetime warranty

The VICE is a classically styled, fast-action rod range designed to be accessible to all anglers. The multi-modulus carbon fiber blanks offer increased levels of recovery for casting with greater accuracy and control, and the subtle design touches like black anodized snake guides, laser -etched reel seats, and saltwater-grade components all work together to create a fly rod that anglers can't resist. 

 

• Easy-casting fast action
• Anodized machined aluminum reel seat, ideal for all water conditions
• Laser-etched model reference on reel seat for quick rod identification
• Durable cordura rod tube with built in rod dividers
• Lifetime Warranty

 

Sometimes we need to remind ourselves to slow it down and just enjoy being out on the water. The new BUTTER STICK does just that. Built using T-Glass construction on our Heritage Taper, the BUTTER STICK is a slow action glass rod that will delicately present a fly even in the tightest of places.

•  Traditional fiberglass taper providing a classic glass feel
• 1wt – 5wt feature unique all cork handle with slide rings
• 6wt and 8wt feature saltwater-ready anodized aluminum reel seat and increased butt section strength for fighting larger species
• Alignment dots for easy rod setup
• Durable cordura rod tube with dividers
• Lifetime warranty

Designed especially for the trout angler. The moderate action of the rod provides the delicacy needed for technical spring creeks, yet packs enough power for big river and boat fishing. The lightweight blank and forgiving action reduces fatigue for long days on the water.

• Fresh water, moderate action rod
• Dark clay brown blank with matching rosewood reel seat insert
• Custom machined reel seat components
• Titanium oxide stripping guides
• Available in 4-piece and 6-piece configurations
• 6-piece offers extreme packability for backpacking and/or the traveling angler
• Alignment dots for easy rod setup
• Divided brown ballistic nylon rod tube
• Lifetime warranty

The CHROMER rods are the ultimate tool for the two-handed angler.

With refined rod actions to suit a variety of casting and line styles, the rods also feature custom polymer gripping sections on the top and bottom handles. These unique pinch grip sections allow for easy running line management during spey casts and added comfort over a long day of fishing. With three switch, and five spey models, we offer a size for any steelhead or salmon fishing scenario.

• Super-smooth fast action
• Downlocking reel seat for improved in-hand balance
• Polymer Pinch Grip sections on top and bottom handles
• Polymer grips maintain body temperature for comfortable winter fishing
• Matte finish blank for flash reduction
• Section tips epoxy coated to prevent sticking
• Full Anodized aluminum reel seat
• Premium gradecork handles
• Fully protective cordura rod tube with dividers
• Lifetime warranty

The CHROMER rods are the ultimate tool for the two-handed angler.

With refined rod actions to suit a variety of casting and line styles, the rods also feature custom polymer gripping sections on the top and bottom handles. These unique pinch grip sections allow for easy running line management during spey casts and added comfort over a long day of fishing. With three switch, and five spey models, we offer a size for any steelhead or salmon fishing scenario.

• Super-smooth fast action
• Downlocking reel seat for improved in-hand balance
• Polymer Pinch Grip sections on top and bottom handles
• Polymer grips maintain body temperature for comfortable winter fishing
• Matte finish blank for flash reduction
• Section tips epoxy coated to prevent sticking
• Full Anodized aluminum reel seat
• Premium gradecork handles
• Fully protective cordura rod tube with dividers
• Lifetime warranty

Whether you’re wanting to be more efficient on your local trout stream or are in search of wild steelhead, the new Dually features rod weights and lengths to cover bodies of water from the Skeena to the MO and everything in between. 

• Medium-fast action
• Anodized aluminum reel seat for improved durability
• Soft-touch EVA pinch grip sections for better line control
• Matte Bronze finish
• Special Edition Purple colorway available in #7 sizes
• Alignment dots for easy rod setup
• Durable cordura rod tube with dividers
• Available in Trout Spey, Switch, and Spey configurations
• Lifetime warranty

 

Whether you’re wanting to be more efficient on your local trout stream or are in search of wild steelhead, the new Dually features rod weights and lengths to cover bodies of water from the Skeena to the MO and everything in between.

• Medium-fast action
• Anodized aluminum reel seat for improved durability
• Soft-touch EVA pinch grip sections for better line control
• Matte Bronze finish
• Special Edition Purple colorway available in #7 sizes
• Alignment dots for easy rod setup
• Durable cordura rod tube with dividers
• Available in Trout Spey, Switch, and Spey configurations
• Lifetime warranty

 

The VICE is a classically styled, fast-action rod range designed to be accessible to all anglers. The multi-modulus carbon fiber blanks offer increased levels of recovery for casting with greater accuracy and control to create a fly rod that anglers can't resist.

Get started right with this great setup from Redington that includes a rod, reel, line, leader, and case. The new PATH rod is a smooth-casting, medium-fast action graphite fly rod, offering classic performance for all levels of anglers. 

• All water, moderate-fast action rod
• Wooden reel seats on rods weights through 6 weight models
• Durable anodized aluminum reel seat on rods 7 weight and above
• Alignment dots for easy rod setup
• Durable cordura rod tube with built in rod dividers
• Combo includes: PATH rod, CROSSWATER reel pre-spooled with RIO Mainstream WF fly line, and cordura rod tube
• 8 and 9 weight, saltwater application, available with RIO Saltwater Floating Line
• Lifetime warranty *rod only

The Asquith series is the culmination of global cooperation in design, materials, and manufacturing techniques. Built on Shimano’s proprietary Spiral X platform, the Asquith boasts superb power transfer from tip to hand, quick recovery, and increased sensitivity. Designed by world casting champion Steve Rajeff, the Asquith is an exploratory step into the future of rod manufacturing technology. With fast actions, generous power levels, titanium guides, and exceptionally light swing weight, all rods in the series excel in fishing situations where developing high line speed and making precise casts means success.

Built to the unrelenting specifications of professional fishing guides, the IMX-PRO series is comprised of 15 purpose driven designs to meet the performance demands of modern freshwater fishing. Striking the ultimate balance of handsome appointments, positive feel, and unflinching durability, IMX-PRO is a game-changing addition to the serious angler's quiver.

• 4-Piece travel friendly design
• Fast action for bigger flies and higher line speeds
• Matches well with Scientific Anglers MPX

Big game fisheries require a rod that can handle the big stuff.  Whether it’s casting chicken-sized muskie flies, fighting heavy winds, or dealing with the fury of a GT, the EPR has delivered.

• Four piece travel design
• Lightweight, high-modulus graphite
• Super fast, super powerful
• Fabric-covered rod case & sock
• Stainless w/ SIC stripper guides
• Maintenance-free aluminum reel seat
• Echo Lifetime Warranty

 With the Ion XL’s extreme versatility between fresh and saltwater environments, its affordable price point, and quality componentry, it has become the go-to rod for guides and fishing professionals.

• Four piece travel design
• Med Fast to Fast Action
• Fabric-covered rod case & sock
• Over-sized stripping guides
• Features 2 grip styles
• Wood insert seat for standard models, black anodized seat on saltwater (S) models
• Echo Lifetime Warranty

The Carbon XL is designed for anglers of all skill levels who need a well-rounded rod for a variety of fishing applications.

• Four-piece travel design
• Medium fast action
• Comes with zippered storage tube
• Lifetime warranty 

With the growing demand for specialized Euro Nymph rods, the demand for a rod that fits the needs of anglers that are not looking to compete at the national championships has also been growing.  We used our extremely popular Carbon XL rod as a tried-and-true foundation to make a rod that met and exceeded the expectations of these anglers.

• Four piece travel design
• Medium-Fast action
• Fabric-covered rod case & sock
• Lightweight ceramic stripping guides
• Echo Lifetime Warranty

.The ECHO Base is the ideal rod for a variety of anglers: from beginners getting their first set up on up through seasoned vets who just want an inexpensive rod that performs far beyond its price point.

• Four piece travel design
• Medium Fast Action
• Fabric-covered rod case & sock
• Chrome guides
• Black anodized seat
• Echo Lifetime Warranty

Whether you’re thinking about starting to fly fish, or have been a this for decades:  gear needs to be affordable.  We’ve put together the most affordable package we possibly could and managed to keep the quality and performance at a level any angler would appreciate.

• Four piece travel design
• Action: Medium Fast
• Tube:  Fabric-covered rod & reel case
• Guides: Chrome guides
• Grips:  Features two grip styles
• Reel Seat:  Black anodized aluminum
• Reel:  Echo Base impact-resistant resin frame reel.
• Warranty:  Echo Lifetime Warranty on Base rod | 12 month limited warranty on Base Reel

The Boost is built for anglers with an aggressive casting stroke to achieve maximum line speed.

• Four piece travel design
• Graphite:  Lightweight, high-modulus
• Action:  Fast and crisp
• Tube:  Fabric-covered square rod case & sock
• Guides: Corrosion-resistant titanium guides on standard models
• Reel Seat:  Wood insert seat for standard models