Big fish, big fly

While not always the case, this rule does ring true for many warmwater and saltwater fisheries with anglers casting larger flies than ever before. With a powerful but comfortable casting action, the new PAYLOAD series of rods are designed to help anglers cast those heavy lines and big flies more effectively. Whether launching a double-articulated streamer to the far bank with the 689-4 or dredging the Sacramento Delta with the 989-4, anglers will notice how easy it is to hurl a heavy line and big fly with the PAYLOAD.

• Konnetic Technology
• Tannin blank color
• Burgundy primary thread wraps with Bronze trim wraps
• Tangle-Free Fuji ceramic stripper guides
• Oversized chromed snake guides and tip-top
• Heavy duty aluminum up-locking reel seat
• Super Plus full-wells cork handle
• Cork composite fighting butt with extended 3″ rear grip on the 10+ and 11_ sizes
• Black ballistic rod tube with embroidered Sage logo

Developed for when the largest of flies are on the menu. Whether youre popping for panfish with the 689-4, pitching big divers for largemouth with the 889-4, or chucking a small beaver for Musky with the 1193-4, the easy-loading but powerful blank of the PAYLOAD makes blind-casting even the most obscene of flies all-day a practical activity.

RECOMMENDED LINES

• All Around (warmwater): RIO Products Direct Core Jungle
• All Around (coldwater/intermediate): RIO Products InTouch Striper
• Trout Streamer: RIO Products InTouch StreamerTip
• Pike/Musky: RIO Products InTouch Pike/Musky
• Lake: RIO Products InTouch Camolux