A fly rod is made great by its ability to match the angler’s intentions
and enhance their feel of the experience. For those choosing to slow
down their approach to the water, acute environmental observations
become more and more apparent. Not only does this enhance the overall
experience through a deeper connection to the venue, but often leads to
greater success. The new CLASSIC R8 rods inspire this measured pace
while fishing, allowing anglers to take in the surroundings and find the
moments they seek. Along the way, a heightened sense of feeling –
physically and mentally – increases awareness of situation and
equipment. Then, when the opportunity arises, the angler is prepared and
the rod performs, translating angling intention and delivering the
right cast at the right time.
When rod weight is minimized and control of the fly line is maximized,
the result is remarkably accurate placement of the fly – absolutely
critical in those fishing scenarios with specific targets. CLASSIC R8
rods let anglers repeatedly deliver precise casts in the specific
moments that matter most.
A rod named CLASSIC surely must have a fitting reel seat and wood
insert. CLASSIC R8 rods feature a Flint-colored reel seat designed from
scratch, machined and anodized from aerospace aluminum into a
retrospective design of engravings and knurling. We chose distinctive,
extra-figured Walnut wood for the insert, which complements the blank
and thread wrap colors while also exhibiting its own unique patterns.
The advanced, leading-edge material behind R8 enables us to shape a rod
with a stiffer,stronger backbone but a more sensitive tip and more
connected feel. The secret istwofold. First, a proprietary aerospace
composite with a greater hoop strength enablesus to dimensionally grow
taper diameter more quickly from the tip—while a nano-sintered resin
application increases axial resilience and allows us to pack more fiber
intothe blank, resulting in that true two-way connection from hand to
fly and back forgreater feel, flow and control.
Advanced nano-sintered resin application and a more resilient axial
fiber allow us to re-profile the dimensional taper to get thicker
quicker from tip to butt – resulting in better energy transfer and
greater feel. Simply put – a better and more efficient „wiring“ of
energy.
We’re not a big faceless factory, but rather a workplace of craftspeople
who design and build the world’s best fly rods and reels using our
hands and hearts. We do it by sharing ideas and always asking the next
question to find what can be done to make this better. Our rods are
built one at time right here on Bainbridge Island, WA, following
hundreds of meticulous steps and passing through 23 sets of hands. We’re
out there fishing the same places in the same unforgiving conditions
that you are. Craftsmanship is applied experience. Lifetimes of it.
Revolution 8 Technology
Sage Brown Blank Color
Chestnut Base Thread Wraps w/ Beige Trim Wraps
Super-Slick Chrome Snake Guides & Tip Top w/ SIC Stripper Guide
Custom Aluminum Up-Locking Reel Seat w/ Extra-Figured Walnut Insert
Super-Plus Grade Snub-Nose Half-Wells Cork Handle
Black Rod Bag w/ Quick-Tie Cord Lock
Aluminum Rod Tube w/ Sage Medallion
3 Weight – 6 Weight