Sage Maverick 9-weight 9' 0" 4-piece fly rod: Angler's Lane Virginia Fly Fishing

Summary

Sage Maverick 990-4 Fly Rod

In saltwater angling the quicker you can lay the fly down, the better the results. The Sage MAVERICK is designed to maximize quick-shot opportunities with a powerful tip section that drives the casting load down to more robust lower sections, making it easier to fire quick efficient casts. With a true saltwater-specific backbone and design, the MAVERICK is Sage's latest great cast for the Saltwater angler mindful of one's budget.

Charcoal primary thread wraps with Light Grey trim wraps

Oversized Fuji ceramic stripper guides reduce Tangles Of Larger Saltwater Flies

Oversized hard chromed snake guides

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

Pacific Blue blank color. Black rod bag with Titanium logo and Blue model tag

Matte Black powder coated aluminum rod tube with Sage Medallion

Specifications

Sage Maverick 990-4

Length: 9' 0"
Line: 9
Weight (oz.):~4.13 oz.
Tube Size:~30"
Action: Fast
Pieces: 4

Compare Reels

Angler's Lane Combos - Comparison of Fly Reels

Silver Level - Saltwater Strength

Orvis Hydros

Improvement on great-selling Hydros SL

Refined, lighter weight large arbor fly reel
Improved fully-sealed drag clutch bearing
Fully sealed drag-clutch bearing
Radiused reel foot for kink-free leader protection
Ergonomically designed asymmetric drag knob
Zero start-up inertia
Excellent retrieval rates and less line coiling

Angler's Lane Commentary:
Excellent value packed into a machined bar stock reel starting under $200. Quickly emerged as a favorite among our guides for value.

Lamson Guru S

Fully machined from bar stock aluminum
Signature arm-style element on the frame combines with open spokes to maximize structural strength and minimize weight.
Large arbor design for maximum line capacity and fast retrieval to get fish on reel
Shares identical drag design and components with our most expensive reels
Saltwater-proof, durable, scratch-resistant, hard-type 2 anodized finish
Corrosion resistant, low maintenance, stainless-steel fly reel gearing
Fly reel is easily switched from right to left-hand retrieve
Easy-to-grab center-line drag knob.
Manufactured in Boise ID

Angler's Lane Commentary:
Phenomenal reel for saltwater and freshwater alike. Outstanding value. Real workhorse.

Lamson Centerfire

Lamson's proprietary IPX8 waterproof-rated Cobalt drag system second to none for smoothness and consistency in retrieve performance
Burly Power Arm construction and load path reinforcement
Precision machined 100% aerospace bar stock aluminum and stainless steel construction for maximum strength and corrosion protection
Completely sealed drag mechanism
Simple retrieve direction conversion
Tightest drag setting is really tight: useful if you need to break line or reel in a really heavy fish off the bottom of the Ocean. Caution--set it this tight and you may go in first
Extremely light reel

Angler's Lane Commentary:
Lamson has produced many powerful, saltwater reels. The Centerfire represents an outstanding value with components and construction on par with $1000+ reels at a significant savings.