{"product_id":"sage-classic-r8-fly-rod","title":"Sage CLASSIC R8 Fly Rod","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSage CLASSIC R8 Fly Rod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSage CLASSIC R8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings modern Sage technology to a smooth, soulful fly rod designed around feel, finesse, and presentation. Built for anglers who appreciate a more deliberate casting stroke, the CLASSIC R8 delivers exceptional feedback and control while maintaining the lightweight performance of Sage’s R8 graphite technology.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned with a moderate action, the CLASSIC R8 loads deeply and smoothly, allowing anglers to feel the rod work throughout the cast. 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