Sage Maverick Fly Rod

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. Quick-Shot Presentations Increased Pulling And Lifting Power Oversized Guide-Set To Help Reduce Tangles Of Larger Saltwater Flies 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 Recommended Lines: Primary: RIO DirectCore Species Specific Saltwater Lines All-Around: RIO DirectCore Flats Pro Flies: 690: small baitfish patterns and lightly weighted bonefish flies 790: small baitfish patterns and bonefish flies 890: small-to-medium/moderately weighted baitfish patterns and bonefish flies 990: medium-to-large/moderately weighted baitfish patterns and small crab flies 1090: medium-to-large/moderately-weighted baitfish patterns and large crab flies 1190: large/heavily-weighted baitfish patterns 1290: large/heavily-weighted baitfish patterns MAVERICK SPECIFICATIONS MODEL ROD LINE WEIGHT ROD LENGTH ROD HANDLE TUBE SIZE WEIGHT 1090-4 MAVERICK 10 9ft 0in FULL-WELLS WITH EVA FIGHTING BUTT 30in 4 3/4oz 1190-4 MAVERICK 11 9ft 0in FULL-WELLS WITH EVA FIGHTING BUTT 30in 5 1/8oz 1290-4 MAVERICK 12 9ft 0in FULL-WELLS WITH EVA FIGHTING BUTT 30in 5 13/16oz 1486-4 MAVERICK 14 8ft 6in EXTENDED FULL-WELLS WITH EVA FIGHTING BUTT 28 1/2in 6 9/16oz 690-4 MAVERICK 6 9ft 0in FULL-WELLS WITH EVA FIGHTING BUTT 30in 3 13/16oz 790-4 MAVERICK 7 9ft 0in FULL-WELLS WITH EVA FIGHTING BUTT 30in 3 15/16oz 890-4 MAVERICK 8 9ft 0in FULL-WELLS WITH EVA FIGHTING BUTT 30in 4oz 990-4 MAVERICK 9 9ft 0in FULL-WELLS WITH EVA FIGHTING BUTT 30in 4 1/8oz