Gorge Fly Shop Blog: New Product Alert - Sage Maverick Saltwater Fly Rods

New for 2020 Sage Maverick - Includes Free Fly Line

Ankle-deep bonefish flats to bait balls in bluewater, the MAVERICK has been designed from the ground up with Konnetic Technology to be fine-tuned to the demanding needs of saltwater specific applications. Tailored for quick-shots and hearty fights, it's the perfect tool for any angler stepping into the saltwater arena where speed is of the utmost importance.

Saltwater angling is more often a game of quick shots than long casts. Dropping a fly in front of a cruising tarpon 20ft off the bow can be the difference between success and failure during a day on the flats. In fact, most saltwater fisheries put a premium on getting the fly to the target quickly. Redfish meandering about Louisiana marshes, bonefish cruising marl-covered flats, and stripers slashing at bait all require a quick cast into "the zone" for high odds at a hookup. The quicker you can lay the fly down, the better the results. Sage's new MAVERICK has been designed to maximize these quick-shot opportunities with a powerful tip section that drives the casting load down to more robust lower sections, making it easier to fire these quick efficient casts and helping the angler make the most of their finite opportunities. With a true saltwater specific backbone and design, the MAVERICK is ready for any salty challenge thrown its way.

BENEFITS

Quick-Shot Presentations
Increased Pulling And Lifting Power
Oversized Guide-Set To Help Reduce Tangles Of Larger Saltwater Knots

FEATURES

Konnetic Technology
Pacific Blue blank color
Charcoal primary thread wraps with Light Grey trim wraps
Oversized Fuji ceramic stripper guides
Oversized hard chromed snake guides and tip-top
Corrosion resistant anodized aluminum reel seat in Matte Slate
Integrated "hidden" reel seat hook keeper
Super grade full-wells cork handle with cork/EVA fighting butt
Black rod bag with Titanium logo and Blue model tag
Matte Black powder coated aluminum rod tube with Sage Medallion

LINE RECOMMENDATIONS

Primary: RIO DirectCore Species Specific Saltwater Lines

All-Around: RIO DirectCore Flats Pro

MODELS

690-4: Skinny water / Stealthy presentations for spooky fish
790-4: Skinny water / Stealthy presentations with added wind and fish fighting power
890-4: All-around saltwater tool and go-to bonefish rod
990-4: All-around saltwater tool for windier days and larger/heavier flies
1090-4: Fish-fighting power. Lightweight tarpon or heavy-duty permit applications
1190-4: Big flats species, lightweight offshore fishing, and go-to tarpon rod
1290-4: Big flats species and lightweight offshore fishing
1486-4: Offshore bluewater

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