Sage SALT HD Saltwater Fly Rods

In the world of saltwater fishing there is a lot of water out there and with that, a lot of fish species. From calm flats to open seas, the opportunities range dramatically. To put your best foot forward in high stakes fishing, you need a tool built for the exacting conditions of every unique fishery. The SALT HD lineup of rods are constructed differently – each with purpose. The fast-moving inhabitants of the salt require anglers to make quick shots and even quicker second shots. With the introduction of KonneticHD Technology, the SALT HD puts situational tools in hand to increase your odds of success. Allowing you to reach further, quicker, more delicately, and providing you with the power to make your angling dreams, lasting memories.

• 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

Finely-tuned rods built to master specific saltwater applications

• 6–7 WT: Skinny water / floating line / calm conditions / presentation quality for smaller, lighter flies
• 8 WT: All-around light duty / floating & sinking lines / increased fish fighting backbone / presentation quality for variety of fly sizes
• 9 WT: Permit / sinking lines / increased casting power for fighting wind and delivering bigger flies
• 10 WT: Small tarpon & big permit / increased casting power for throwing oversized air resistant fly patterns
• 11 WT: Tarpon / quick loading for maximum line pickup and quick shots
• 12 WT: Flats edges & light bluewater / any variety of sinking & floating lines
• 13–16 WT: Offshore bluewater / fish fighting & lifting tool / 8’ 6” and extended fighting butt for casting off boats

Benefits

• More pulling power than a standard Fast Action Rod to bring stronger fish to hand more efficiently
• Increased line lifting power allowing for long range second shots
• Konnetic HD’s improved energy transfer allows for more stable, accurate casts
• Larger guide set allows bulkier saltwater knots to smoothly move through guides
• Slim blank to slice through the wind
• Ultralight, strong blank reduces fatigue on long, extended saltwater days