Sage Sonic 8-Weight 9' 6" 4-Piece Fly Rod: Angler's Lane Virginia Fly Fishing

Summary

Sage Sonic 4-piece fly rods

Feature

Delightfully crisp and lightweight rod blank

Built on Konnetic Technology blanks for relatively fast, sensitive action

Sage Sonic rods are designed to cover a wide range of fishing applications from dry fly, streamers, to nymphing - floating lines to sinking. Responsive in hand with excellent tracking qualities. Dressed in a Juniper shaft color with Hardwood insert (anodized aluminum matte slate on fighting-butt models), and charcoal thread wraps that blend into the blank accents, the SONIC sports a timeless and elegant look that fits into most any fly fishing environment. Sage Sonic rods include:

Juniper shaft color with Hardwood insert
Charcoal primary thread wraps with Gunmetal trim wraps
Fuji ceramic stripper guides
Hard chromed snake guides and tip-top
Black rod bag with Titanium logo and Green model tag
Matte Black powder coated aluminum rod tube with Sage Medallion
Handcrafted in the USA

Specifications

Sage Sonic 896-4

Length: 9' 6"
Line: 8
Weight(oz.): 3 7/8 oz Tube Size:31 1/2"
Action: Fast
Pieces: 4

Compare Reels

Comparison of Reels - Silver Level

Sage Spectrum C

Large Arbor design
Machined die-cast construction
Large, easy-to-grab, one revolution, numbered & machined drag knob
Quick-release spool change and premium sealed graphite drag system
Sealed Carbon System drag
Electrostatically powder-coated for hardness
Easy left-hand to right-hand retrieve conversion
Light all-aluminum construction
Neoprene case
Drag system can handle any freshwater fishing conditions and light saltwater

Angler's Lane Commentary:
Smooth drag, excellent performance and value.

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.