Sage Payload 8'9" 7wt (Trade Up)The Heavy Lifting Specialist. Engineered for Big Flies and Mean Fish. If you are looking to Trade Up to a rod that thrives on aggression, the Sage Payload is the heavy hitter you've been waiting for. Unlike standard rods that struggle with wind resistant streamers or heavy sinking lines, the Payload is specifically "tuned" to handle the extreme. At a slightly shorter 8'9" length, it acts as a shorter lever, giving you more power to launch "chicken

Low stretch performance is perfect for bones

Retailing for $675

Available in clear floating

This high quality embroidery stands alone on heavy canvas fabric with waxed visor for long term durability

The perfect choice of lines for fishing just below surface film or in shallow water

Monocore tip is perfectly clear

and the birds play a tune

for a lower cost per line

corrosion-resistant lacing hardware

and fly boxes bone-dry even if you take an unexpected swim or face a day-long downpour on the boat

crystal-clear intermediate coating over a clear or mottled monofilament core

Patagonia's most versatile technical top is built for use on the trail or on the water: It’s quick drying