Sage SALT R8 9wt STRIPER / Striped Bass Fly Rod Combo Outfit - New! 

This combo is great for Striper / Striped Bass but works for Albies (false albacore) as well. Either way you are covered with this setup. Will also work fine for similar species and as a general purpose cold water fly rod setup.

Includes high quality fly line, leader & backing -  Ready to Fish!

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What you get with our exclusive combo:

Rod: Sage SALT R8 in 9wt (990-4) - The new saltwater fly rod from Sage! (MSRP $1,100)

Reel: Sage ENFORCER 9/10 ($575) - Reel color is normally "Tempest Blue" as pictured but you can request this reel in black or gray instead - Or you can change this to any other reel of your choice such as Hatch or Shilton which are excellent. Call us any time for assistance!

Line (FREE!): 9wt RIO Striper Line in Intermediate (or you can get Floating or Sinking lines if you prefer those, or even request a different line if you want) - Call us for any special requests!

Leader (FREE!): RIO Saltwater / Striper Leaders or equivalent from Scientific Anglers

Backing (FREE!): Scientific Anglers or RIO Backing - usually in Blue but you can request  other colors 

Pro Setup: (Free!) - Call or email us to request a specific setup or customize line/backing options. Default retrieve is left-hand (Which is "normal" for right-handed people, holding rod in right and reeling with left hand - Ask us to change it if needed)
Shipping: Free! 

Questions? Call/Text or Email Us!  941-483-6847 / info@saltflypro.com

Sage R8 Fly Rods description from SAGE:

SAGE SALT R8:

SALTWATER SPECIFIC / FAST ACTION / MORE FIGHT, MORE TOUCH

While saltwater locales often move slower, the fishing is faster, the pressure more intense and the variables more variable. From wind, weather and tides to spooky fish, seasonal migrations and salty guides, it’s a different game with a different set of rules in venues that range from tournaments and Grand Slam flats to legendary bonefish lodges and hushed redfish beaches. The shots are fewer, the stakes are higher and seconds matter in sight fishing. By the third false cast, your time—at least for that fish—has passed.

But more than just delivering a fly on demand, saltwater sight fisheries necessitate a different tool than what works for your standard trout stream. A rod that loads quickly and predictably, a sweet spot more intuitive to feel. More strength to land fish quicker and more touch for precision short shots. A more durable rod that is built to survive both long skiff runs and remote destinations - where broken rods are absolutely heartbreaking. A precisely honed taper that will ensure your fly is presented in the right place at the right time.

Most salt rods are built for pure power and ultimate strength—that is table stakes for the venue and the discipline. With our new R8 graphite, adding 25% more strength-per-weight was the easy part—a simple function of material advancement—but one that also increased the fight in the rod even down to our six-weight. We increased the pure pulling power without the need to add more material, fillers or reinforcement. The outcome is simple, providing the ability for faster landing times and reducing fish stress and catch-and-release pressure on ever so delicate ecosystems.

More strength and fight were an obvious upgrade, yet few salt rods, especially in the heavier weights, achieve the importance of feel for fine touch shots and precise presentations. Shaping a taper that brought this increased touch into the equation took more time. Yet after a long residence in the birthplace of saltwater fly fishing, and working directly with the experienced guides there, our rod designers found the right profile and fiber alignment that delivered strength, fine touch presentation, and a more intuitive sweet spot to a class of rods that have long had a reputation as unwieldy, unforgiving and difficult. With the SALT R8, gone are the days of sacrificing the feel and touch in your saltwater rod.

• 25% Greater Strength Per Rod - Greater Pulling power equals more fight for faster landing and less stress on delicate ecosystems
• Enhanced Durability - Enhanced toughness withstands more rugged situations and demands of remote travel
• More Intuitive Sweet Spot - Prioritizes touch and speed for shorter shots and
on-demand casts
• Saltwater Specific Guide Set - Titanium Fuji K-guides resist corrosion, while angled shape prevents snags and tangling in the chaos of the fight. Oversized chrome snake guides and tip-top allow larger saltwater knots to pass with ease.
• Heavy-Duty Reel Seat - Built for enhanced contact and confidence, heavy-duty reel seat and oversized locking rings keep reel tight to the rod for greater contact, rigidity, and a more direct connection when fighting powerful high-stakes fish