Jul 12, 2014

Sage SALT and ACCEL Fly Rods Plus Domain Reel. NEW FOR 2015

SALT
THE NEW SALT FLY ROD. NEW FOR 2015.
All the way from Bainbridge Island, Washington - Sage brings us two new rods, the first for 2015 is their first ever saltwater rod created with their revolutionary Konnetic Technology. With medium-fast action that some may consider "Salt Action" loads extremely quickly at varying distances that allow you to make precise first casts regardless of range all with ease. Introducing the all new SALT.

We are told the rod is tapered throughout, the stiffer tip section on it's dark sapphire rod works seamlessly with the deeper-bending middle and lower sections all to help you quickly and effortlessly lift your line off the water providing lightning-fast casts.

Sage Salt
New Sage Salt
Konnetic Technology rods have been known for tip-to-hand sensitivity and the Sage SALT is no different.
When precision casts are needed for moving targets the SALT provides instant feedback  and the torsional control and tracking qualities of the blank deliver your fly exactly where it's needed.

With added new custom components: 
  1. Deeply knurled and ergonomically cantered reel lock nuts.
  2. Black Stealth bead blasted reel seat numbered by line weight for quick selection.
  3. Plus its built in hook keeper.   



This rod was designed for fast-paced action and the demanding requirements of saltwater conditions.

FEATURES
  • Saltwater
  • Konnetic technology
  • Fast loading, saltwater action
  • Dark Sapphire blank color
  • Black thread wraps with silver trim wraps
  • Oversized Fuji ceramic stripper guides
  • Oversized hard chromed snake guides and tip-top
  • Heavy-duty, Stealth Black anodized aluminum up-locking reel seat
  • Integrated hidden hook keeper in reel seat
  • Laser etched rod weight on slide band
  • Super Plus full-wells cork handle
  • Black rod bag with Electric Blue logo
  • Electric Blue powder coated aluminum rod tube with Sage medallion
THE ACCEL FLY ROD. NEW FOR 2015.

Sage Accel

Sage 'Reinvents' G5 Technology

Sage is always testing and pushing the limits of rod technology. One of the great benefits is that it gives them vital insights to rod design using previous technologies. Of course it always helps to use a design that works. Case in point: their latest fast action ACCEL family of single and two-handed rods. Created using their responsive Generation 5 technology, the all-new ACCEL benefits from the added bonus of Konnetic Technology. As Sage puts it: "It’s like going back in time to bet on your favorite sports team with the score in hand—you’ve got a winner and you know it." 
Sage Accel Fly Rod
Generation 5 technology
The already proven and responsive Generation 5 technology has been improved on by using carbon fiber alignment and resin application that help give the ACCEL its impressive loading and recovery qualities. The ACCEL combines power and finesse with elegance. The ACCEL sounds like is a finely crafted fishing tool with innovative features that belie its more value conscious origins. From its bright and alluring Emerald blank to its newly-designed rod seat featuring subtle details like a matt black Stealth finish and laser engraved logo, the ACCEL is a classic representation of the Sage DNA that it embodies. The ACCEL is true casting performance and value without compromise.

FEATURES
  • All water
  • Generation 5 technology
  • Medium-fast action
  • Emerald blank color
  • Olive Green thread wraps with Garnet and Black trim wraps
  • Fuji ceramic stripper guides
  • Hard chromed snake guides and tip-top
  • Freshwater 3-6 weights
  • Rosewood insert with Stealth Black aluminum up-locking reel seat
  • Snub-nose, half-wells cork handle
  • Saltwater 6-9 weights
  • Stealth Black anodized aluminum up-locking reel seat
  • Snub-nose, half-wells cork handle
  • Black rod bag with Emerald colored logo
  • Leaf Green ballistic nylon rod tube with divided liner

THE DOMAIN REEL SERIES. NEW FOR 2015.


SAGE DOMAIN REELS
SAGE DOMAIN REEL SERIES

WHERE TRADITION BLENDS WITH PERFORMANCE. 

Two handed enthusiasts may favor the design aesthetics and many will appreciate the full-frame reel, overall the new Sage Domain Series embodies tradition and reaks of performance.

Packed with modern day advantages like a large arbor and the impressive, maintenance-free SCS drag are married hand in hand. Sage introdes this new series as a high-performance full-frame reel, the Domain. The Domain promises to remove any concern about running line or backing ever being pinched with their line-protecting full frame. The One Revolution Drag adjustment brings added levels of control and stopping power not found on full frame reels from any earlier era.

Light, strong and elegant, the Domain looks to be quite literally the best of the past and present. And that makes for one very exciting future on the water and a product worth testing.

FEATURES

  • Sage’s SCS drag system
  • Large arbor for fast line pick up
  • Full frame with palming access
  • Fully machined 6061-T6 aerospace grade aluminum
  • Cold forged and tempered for superior strength and rigidity
  • Hard anodized for surface protection and corrosion resistance
  • Concave arbor for greater strength and capacity
  • One-revolution drag knob with numbered and detented settings
  • Easy conversion from left-to-right hand retrieve
  • Ergonomic handle
  • Ballistic neoprene and embroidered nylon and reel case
  • Colors: Platinum, Lime, Stealth




A few of the Gorge Fly Shop team members will be in Orlando, Florida at the 2015 ICAST / IFTD Show Mid-July to photograph and test these new rods. We look forward in reporting back to you in the coming weeks. For any questions about these products feel free to contact us by phone: (541) 386.6977 or by email - info@gorgeflyshop.com or our product specialist: greg@gorgeflyshop.com.



Order/Pre-Order yours today:
SALT FLY RODS
ACCEL FLY RODS
ACCEL TWO HANDED RODS
SAGE DOMAIN SERIES REELS


Photos and some content courtesy of SAGE
Mike Prine 
Gorge Fly Shop - Webmaster



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