The R8 CORE is about that idyllic day on the water when we’re thinking less and in the zone of the moment. It’s not a race or a competition, but a state we all aim to reach out on the water. The R8 CORE series features a proprietary graphite with two new axial fibers to improve efficiency and accentuate hoop strength. Sage has successfully engineered a fast action fly rod that flexes a little deeper and generates more line speed allowing for what Sage describes as an Amplified Two-Way Feedback Loop. These fast action rods allow anglers to feel the connection to apply the appropriate pressure to fish and give the angler complete control!