{"product_id":"sage-spey-r8-fly-rod","title":"Sage SPEY R8 Fly Rod","description":"\u003ch3 data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\"\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSage SPEY R8 Fly Rod\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSage SPEY R8\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e brings Sage’s Revolution 8 technology to the world of two-handed fly fishing, delivering a lightweight, responsive rod with the power and feel needed for efficient Spey and switch casting. Designed to create a direct connection between the angler and the cast, the SPEY R8 provides excellent feedback while maintaining the strength needed to control long lines and powerful fish.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eThe \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e11'6\" 7 WT\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e is a versatile switch-style rod designed to work with both \u003c\/span\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSkagit and Scandi casting systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e. Its shorter two-handed length provides excellent line control and casting versatility while remaining manageable in tighter quarters where a longer traditional Spey rod may be less practical.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eWhether swinging flies for steelhead, targeting salmon, or covering larger rivers with a two-handed setup, the SPEY R8 combines modern Sage performance with the smooth power and control demanded by dedicated two-handed anglers.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eKey Features\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRevolution 8 graphite technology\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eDesigned for two-handed Spey and switch casting\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLightweight and highly responsive construction\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent feel and feedback throughout the casting stroke\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eCompatible with both Skagit and Scandi line systems\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eExcellent line control for swinging flies\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePowerful enough for steelhead and salmon applications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePremium cork two-handed grip configuration\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eFour-piece construction for convenient travel and storage\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eIncludes Sage rod bag and protective rod tube\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\u003cspan\u003eHandcrafted on Bainbridge Island, Washington, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSeries:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e SPEY R8\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eModel:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7116-4\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLine Weight:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 7 WT\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLength:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11'6\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eSections:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4-Piece\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRod Style:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Switch \/ Two-Handed\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eForegrip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 11\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eRear Grip:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e 4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eLine Systems:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Skagit \u0026amp; Scandi Compatible\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePrimary Use:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Steelhead, Salmon \u0026amp; Two-Handed Fishing\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eTechnology:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Revolution 8\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eMade In:\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e Bainbridge Island, Washington, USA\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAvailable Size\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cul data-spread=\"false\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003e7 WT — 11'6\" — 4 Piece\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan\u003ePerfect For\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan\u003eAnglers looking for a versatile two-handed rod for swinging flies on steelhead and salmon rivers. 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