Tag Archives: Sage
Video: Sage 8000 Pro Series Reels
Kara Armano talks about the new Sage 8000 Pro-Series reels, which feature three different sizes, 195 drag-setting options in a “dual-drag” adjustment system, and a grooved rim on the edge of the frame that is holds fly line without having … more
Sage Rod Wizard Jerry Siem Talks About the New CIRCA
Jerry Siem, head rod designer at Sage, was fresh off his wins at this year’s International Fly Tackle Dealers show when we caught up with him and asked him to talk about the CIRCA rod collection. The CIRCA rods won … more
Far Bank CEO Talks Fly Fishing and Protecting Bristol Bay
Travis Campbell says, “No fish, no fishing, no us….” He’s referring to the fact that without EPA protection projects like Alaska’s proposed Pebble Mine could have hugely negative impacts on his business. He goes on to say that, “both as … more
Sage Xi3 Rods and Big Jungle Fish
This is an arapaima, a juvenile version of the largest freshwater fish in the world (with scales). It’s one of the first of these fish ever to be caught on a fly. It was hooked in the jungle waters of … more
Sage Announces the Release of the Two-Handed ONE Fly Rod Collection
Sage Manufacturing just announced the release of the two-handed ONE fly rod collection. This new wide range of rods is designed for numerous steelhead and salmon fishing scenarios with both spey and switch options. After the single-handed ONE rod collection … more
Seattle Magazine Awards Sage “Small Manufacturer of the Year”
Sage Manufacturing won the Small Manufacturer of the Year award handed out annually by Seattle Business magazine. From a field of over 200 entrants, Sage was selected because of its “ongoing commitment and dedication to innovation, excellence of manufacturing and … more
Household Items That Double As Fly-Tying Tools
Over on the Sage blog, Scott Krashan lets us in on a little secret: there are plenty of household items that “can substitute for more expensive fly-tying tools or at least fill the gaps.” He goes on to describe what … more
Sage 3800 Carbon Fiber Fly Reel Explained
Rick Mikesell of Trout’s Fly Fishing explains some of the features of the Sage 3800CF fly reel, including the carbon fiber spool, floating tripod drag system, and machined aluminum cage. The reel retails from $260 for a 5-6 weight and … more
Sage Offers New Performance Apparel for 2012
Sage just published the press release for its 2012 line of performance apparel, which MidCurrent first covered in its 2012 Gear Guide. Read the full press release below. (Bainbridge Island, Wash.) – Sage, is pleased to introduce its first line … more
Fly Rod Review: On the Water with Sage ESN
The more I dabble with European nymph fishing techniques, the more of a believer I am in their effectiveness. I recently had an opportunity to fish a 10-foot, 4-weight version of Sage’s just-introduced ESN (for European Style Nymphing) fly rods, … more
