Saltwater fly fishing asks more of an angler and more of a rod. Wind, weather and tides, spooky fish, seasonal migrations and the pressure of tournament flats, Grand Slam venues, bonefish lodges and redfish beaches all shorten the window: the shots are fewer, the stakes are higher, and seconds matter when sight fishing. By the third false cast, the chance has usually gone. Most saltwater fly rods are built for pure power and ultimate strength, which is the minimum the discipline demands. Sage's R8 graphite adds 25% more strength-per-weight, a gain that comes from material advancement rather than extra material, fillers or reinforcement, and it also increases the fight in the rod right down to the six-weight. The result is faster landing times, less stress on the fish and reduced catch-and-release pressure on delicate ecosystems. Strength and fight are an easy upgrade to sell, but few salt rods, particularly in the heavier weights, manage the feel needed for fine touch shots and precise presentations. Shaping a taper that brings that touch into the equation took longer. After time spent in the birthplace of saltwater fly fishing working directly with experienced local guides, Sage's rod designers settled on a profile and fibre alignment that delivers strength, fine touch presentation and a more intuitive sweet spot in a class of rods long considered unwieldy, unforgiving and difficult. With the SALT R8, sacrificing feel and touch in a saltwater rod is no longer necessary. - Revolution 8 technology. - 25% Greater Strength Per Rod. - Enhanced Durability. - Intuitive Sweet Spot. - Saltwater Specific Guide Set. - Heavy-Duty Reel Seat. - Tempest blue blank colour. - Slate primary thread wraps with graduated white and grey trim. - Premium flor grade cork handle with EVA butt. - Black rod bag with new cord lock for quicker, easier, and cleaner storage. - Aluminium rod tube with Sage medallion.