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Sage Payload Series Fly Rods

Big fish, big fly. While not always the case, this rule does ring true for many warmwater and saltwater fisheries with anglers casting larger flies than ever before. With a powerful but comfortable casting action, the new PAYLOAD series of rods are designed to help anglers cast those heavy lines and big flies more effectively. Whether launching a double-articulated streamer to the far bank with the 689-4 or dredging the Sacramento Delta with the 989-4, anglers will notice how easy it is to hurl a heavy line and big fly with the PAYLOAD.

Featuring a fast action for casting large flies and very powerful tip to help pick up heavy lines off the water, the PAYLOAD is tuned for the extreme. These powerful mid sections then transition to a more forgiving butt that allows for a slower and more relaxed casting stroke that reduces fatigue. This softer butt section also allows for more leverage while fighting fish, making it easier to gain ground on hard fighting species. The slightly shorter lengths offer a more effortless cast through a shorter lever and is better for landing fish out of a boat over a traditional 9’0” rod.

  • Tailored for casting large or wind resistant flies
  • Increased pick-up of heavy line off the water
  • More leverage for fighting powerful fish

FEATURES

  • Konnetic Technology
  • Tannin blank color
  • Burgundy primary thread wraps with Bronze trim wraps
  • Tangle Free Fuji ceramic stripper guides
  • Oversized hard chromed snake guides and tip-top
  • Heavy duty aluminum up-locking reel seat to withstand rugged environments
  • Super Plus full-wells cork handle
  • Cork composite fighting butt with extended 3” rear grip on the 10+ and 11+ sizes
  • Black ballistic rod tube with embroidered logo
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    Sage 1090-4 PAYLOAD ROD 4PC 10WT 9ft

    (Grains: 370 - 420 gr) - Pike flies up to 12" - This rod is targeted toward serious pike/musky fisheries and other assorted fisheries involving lar...

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    Sage 1193-4 PAYLOAD ROD 4PC 11WT 9ft 3in

    (Grains: 420 - 480gr) - Musky flies 12" + - This rod is targeted toward serious musky fisheries and other assorted fisheries involving large predat...

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    Sage 689-4 PAYLOAD ROD 4PC 6WT 8ft 9in

    (Grains: 200 - 230gr) - Trout streamers and light duty bass bugs - Trout streamer rod and light duty saltwater Big fish, big fly. While not always...

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    Sage 789-4 PAYLOAD ROD 4PC 7WT 8ft 9in

    (Grains: 230 - 270gr) - Boogle bugs to large trout streamers - Perfect for light-duty smallmouth fishing or banging the banks in search of carnivor...

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    Sage 889-4 PAYLOAD ROD 4PC 8WT 8ft 9in

    (Grains: 270 - 320gr) - Minnows, clousers, whistlers, and poppers - A great all-around tool for smallmouth bass, striped bass, and salwater species...

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    Sage 989-4 PAYLOAD ROD 4PC 9WT 8ft 9in

    (Grains: 320 - 370gr) - Pike flies, large poppers, and large baitfish - Versatile rod for pike, largemouth bass, larger striped bass, and other sal...

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