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A rod for your fly-fishing future when you buy a Sage fly-rod, you are investing in a lifelong fishing companion Founded in 1980 by legendary rod designer don Green, Sage was created with one idea in mind – to build the world's finest performance fly-rods. Years of fly-fishing experience had taught don that fly-rods should never run out of "power". While there might be fishing scenarios where the full power and flex of a fly-rod were not utilised by the angler, the best designs were those that always held power in reserve. Hence the name Reserve Power was given to the new style of fly-rod don developed for extra-long casts or for windy conditions. The name was abbreviated to RP. This was the first major series of rods that Sage released in 1982 and they quickly became the most talked about fly-rods in the world. From the initial success of the RP and the Graphite II generation, don quickly moved to the next generation with Graphite III RPL rods. By 1985 the RPLs were the highperformance standard of fly-fishers everywhere – indeed, you may still own one. In 1986 Sage launched the first series of fly-rods built specifically for the challenges of saltwater – the legendary RPLX. Made for line weights 8-12, these rods became the standard of modern saltwater-angling. Finally, working with some of the finest two-handed You can trust the strength of a Sage. fly-casters in the world, Sage introduced a complete line of spey and european-style double-handed rods, a series that rounded out Sage's family of fly-rods. now, anglers around the world could find a performance fly-rod for whatever their needs might be. From a small workshop and just six staff in 1980, Sage has grown and grown to secure its position as perhaps the leading fly-rod company in the world. Today, under the careful control of chief rod designer Jerry Siem, it continues to look forward and improve rod performance by using new materials and designs. KONNETIC TECHNOLOGY MEANS ACCURATE CASTS Accurately putting a fly where you need it—every time—is the foundation of fly-fishing success. Improved accuracy is a result of smoother tracking, increased line speed and line control – all features of Sage's revolutionary Konnetic Technology. Creating an impossibly light blank with enhanced tip-tohand sensitivity, Konnetic Technology utilises Sage's Advanced Modulus Positioning System (AMPS). It places carbon fibres precisely for the greatest blank strength and efficient energy transfer throughout the shaft. The result is a highly responsive and robust blank that offers enhanced torsional (twisting) stability and minimal vibration for casts that track effortlessly and accurately. Konnetic Technology uses a new proprietary carbon/resin composite, High Compression Moulding (HCM) for increased fibre density and denser blank walls for a faster response and recovery. SAge rodS buIlT wITH KonneTIC TeCHnology: Single-handed METHOD ultra-fast action (12 rods: 9ft, 4wt to 10ft 7wt) METHOD ELITE ultra-fast action (9ft, 5wt and 8wt) ONE Fast action (26 rods: 7ft 6in, 3wt to 9ft, 12wt) ONE ELITE Fast action (9ft, 5wt) SALT Fast loading, salt action (12 rods: 9ft, 5wt to 8ft 6in, 16wt) CIRCA Advanced slow action for dry-fly (six rods: 7ft 9in, 2wt to 8ft 9in, 5wt) ESN (european-style nymphing) Medium action (five rods: 10ft to 11ft, 2wt to 5wt) Double-handed METHOD SPEY ultra-fast action (five rods: 12ft 6in, 6wt to 15ft, 10wt) ONE SPEY Fast action (nine four-piece rods: 12ft 6in, 5wt to 15ft, 10wt; and three six-piece rods: 12ft 6in, 7wt to 14ft, 9wt) METHOD SWITCH ultra-fast action (four rods: 11ft 9in, 6wt-9wt) ONE SWITCH Fast action (five rods: 11ft 6in, 4wt-8wt) 14 What Gear Guide 2015
Guide FlyFishinG Tel: 01977 681 300 Email: info@guideflyfishing.co.uk Web: www.sageflyfish.com WHICH SAGE ROD IS RIGHT fOR YOU? here's our pick of sage rods for British and irish waters – and the type of fishing at which they excel SINGLE-HANDED METHOD 9ft 6in, 6wt £719 A very fast tip-action rod that offers the advanced stillwater bank-angler the holy grail of performance, combining long and accurate casts with dry-flies alongside the steel ONE 10ft, 7wt £689 This is Sage's all-rounder for reservoir and loch fishing. A slightly slower, more forgiving action than the Method, although still fast, the one is a rod for for sub-surface methods such as buzzer fishing and loch-style wet-fly. you probably need to be a proficient caster to get the best out of its sophisticated fast blank, but when accomplished anglers and improvers. The 10ft 7wt rod is an ideal boat tool, offering a little extra length from which to hang teams of flies. Its you do the results can be an all-day pleasure. If you are a committed sunk-line angler, the 9ft 6in 7wt is the rod for the job. Suggested reel: Sage 2260, £119 slightly deeper action is good for lifting sinking lines and its fast tip makes it particularly accurate. Suggested reel: Sage 4280, £259 ESN (European-style nymphing) 11ft, 3wt £629 A part of Sage's specialist range and reflecting the growing popularity of long-leader nymphing (Czech, French) for trout and grayling. These techniques can be physically demanding and this extremely light rod helps you to maintain control. The responsive tip provides excellent feedback as teams of nymphs are led over the riverbed – every bump and bite is felt. Suggested reel: Sage 3250, £169 ONE 15ft, 10wt £899 A joy to cast with long- and shortheaded lines, the versatile and slightly deeper-flexing one double-hander is all the salmon rod you will ever need. This 15-footer is ideal for deep and fast water and bigger flies – a powerhouse – and yet will cast a long floating line with finesse and feel. Suggested reel: Sage evoke, £499 DOUbLE-HANDED METHOD 14ft, 9wt £919 A rod for an able caster, seeking maximum control from this beautifully built fast-action blank. The 14ft size is regarded as the best all-round length for modern shorter-headed fly-lines, able to cast shooting head, multi-tip, short spey and skagit lines. Maximising the advantages of Konnetic Technology, the super-light and sensitive Method's great torsional strength and blank recovery make delivering the full repertoire of speycasts a delight. Suggested reel: Sage 4210, £269 ONE 11ft 6in, 7wt £769 If you've not yet tried a switch rod, treat yourself to a one this season. It's such a pleasure to deliver deft roll- and spey-casts on small and shrunken rivers. Perfect for salmon and sea-trout. The responsive blank is felt in the fingertips. Suggested reel: Sage domain 8, £289 What Gear Guide 2015 15
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