SAGE SALT HD Fly Rod (KonneticHD)
Fast Action for the world of Saltwater Fishing.
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.
Details of SAGE SALT HD Fly Rods:
- KonneticHD Technology
- Squid Ink blank colour
- 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 aluminium uplocking reel seat
- Integrated hidden hook keeper in reel seat
- Laser etched line weight on slide band
- Super Plus full-wells cork handle
- Super Plus full-wells cork handle with extended fighting butt (1191-4 / 1291-4 / 1386-4 / 1684-4)
- Black rod bag with Blue logo and model tag
- Blue powder coated aluminium rod tube with SAGE medallion
Technical Details of the SAGE SALT HD Fly Rods:
| Model |
Line Class |
Length cm |
Parts |
Handle |
Tube Length cm |
Weight g |
| 690-4 |
6 |
275 |
4 |
A |
76 |
106 |
| 790-4 |
7 |
275 |
4 |
A |
76 |
110 |
| 890-4 |
8 |
275 |
4 |
A |
76 |
112 |
| 990-4 |
9 |
275 |
4 |
A |
76 |
115 |
| 1090-4 |
10 |
275 |
4 |
A |
76 |
126 |
| 1190-4 |
11 |
275 |
4 |
A |
76 |
138 |
| 1191-4 |
11 |
275 |
4 |
B |
76 |
140 |
| 1290-4 |
12 |
275 |
4 |
A |
76 |
142 |
| 1291-4 |
12 |
275 |
4 |
B |
76 |
143 |
| 1386-4 |
13 |
260 |
4 |
B |
72 |
156 |
| 1686-4 |
16 |
260 |
4 |
B |
72 |
188 |
Handle A: SUPER PLUS FULL-WELS
Handle B: SUPER PLUS FULL- WELS EXTENDED FIGHTING BUTT
Finely-tuned rods built to master specific saltwater applications:
| Line Class |
Fields of applications |
| 6 - 7 |
Skinny water / floating line / calm conditions / presentation quality for smaller, lighter flies |
| 8 |
All-around light duty / floating & sinking lines / increased fish fighting backbone / presentation quality for variety of fly sizes |
| 9 |
Permit / sinking lines / increased casting power for fighting wind and delivering bigger flies |
| 10 |
Small tarpon & big permit / increased casting power for throwing oversized air resistant fly patterns |
| 11 |
Tarpon / quick loading for maximum line pickup and quick shots |
| 12 |
GT's & Large Tarpon / Flats edges & light bluewater / any variety of sinking & floating lines |
| 13 - 16 |
Offshore bluewater / fish fighting & lifting tool / 8'6" and extended fighting butt for casting off boats |
KONNETIC HD - PERFECT LOOP CONTROL
KonneticHD Technology is the next era in performance graphite rods. Optimizing the graphite-to-resin ratio, SAGE has created a higher density (HD) fiber composite, resulting in lighter, stronger blanks which deliver unmatched recovery, energy transfer, and line/loop control. Building upon proprietary construction techniques developed for Konnetic Technology, KonneticHD gives us an elevated platform to achieve new levels in rod design.
