Sage SALT HD Fly Rods
Sage SALT HD Fly Rod // KonneticHD Technology
- Squid Ink blank color
- Black thread wraps with Blue trim wraps
- Oversized Fuji ceramic stripper guides
- Oversized hard chromed snake guides and tip-top
- Heavy-duty Stealth Black anodized aluminum uplocking reel seat
- Integrated hidden hook keeper in reel seat
- Laser etched line weight on slide band
- Super Plus full-wells cork handle
- Black rod bag with Blue logo and model tag
- Blue powder coated aluminum rod tube with Sage medallion
The RIO Flats Pro DirectCore Fly Line Matches EXTREMELY well with the Sage SALT HD Rod.
Recommendations for Saltwater Rod Weights vs. Fish Species
6/7 WT: Skinny water / floating line / calm conditions / presentation quality for smaller, lighter flies. These rods will handle almost all Bonefish applications as a dedicated rod.
8 WT: All-around light duty / floating & sinking lines / increased fish fighting backbone / presentation quality for variety of fly sizes. Perfect "go to" rod for all around fishing. Capable of a delicate delivery for Bonefish, but would be right at home for Snook or Baby Tarpon.
9 WT: Permit / sinking lines / increased casting power for fighting wind and delivering bigger flies, and some small to mid-sized Tarpon work.
10 WT: Small tarpon & big permit / increased casting power for throwing oversized air resistant fly patterns. In wind 10 weights cast weighted flies straighter and more accurately. Something to consider for serious Permit fisherman. Jack Crevalle beware and it would be a great Dorado rod. Just be careful around the boat when landing them with a #10.
11 WT: Tarpon / quick loading for maximum line pickup and quick shots
12 WT: Flats edges & light bluewater / any variety of sinking & floating lines. Probably the most popular rod for Tarpon in the Florida Keys.
1316 WT: Offshore bluewater / fish fighting & lifting tool / 8 6 and extended fighting butt for casting off boats
Handles:
- Heavy-duty Stealth Black anodized aluminum uplocking reel seat
- Super Plus full-wells cork handle
- Super Plus full-wells cork handle with extended fighting butt (13 - 16 WT)