Mike Dawes

"A classic rod built with modern day technology, we all need to slow down a little!  Favorite small dry rod."

R8 CORE is a rod family focused on maximum versatility and applies new revolutionary material technology through our forward thinking lens of what we’re seeing out on the water where one rod needs to show even greater range. At its Core, R8 CORE traces a direct lineage to Sage’s multi application vision, one shaped by the fishing evolutions happening all around us—from habitats we stalk and waters we frequent, to the flies we fish and the diversity of species we now target. Coming in a range from 3wt to 9wt, with a variety of lengths from 8’6” to 10’0”, there’s sure to be a model to fit the core needs of every freshwater angler.

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"Big dry/dropper weapon, plenty of soul and accuracy."

Your fly-fishing best is now 4x better with the Helios F Fly Rod, a peerless finesse rod that delivers unprecedented accuracy following years of exhaustive field testing and relentless innovation. Built to satisfy those anglers chasing perfection through precision casts and performance that withstands the harshest conditions and hottest fish, the all-new Helios™ F series rods offer increased sensitivity, elevated tippet protection, and a design for game-of-inches feeding lane presentations and in-the-moment mends. With the world’s most accurate fly rod in your hands, anything is possible.

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"Built next door in ID, these reels are work horses and we rarely see them come back to the shop for repairs.  Very light!"

A super-high retrieve rate reel, the Speedster S features a narrower spool, inboard mounted handle, and an outer diameter significantly larger than our highest performing reels. The narrow spool prevents line barreling, while the inboard handle and added circumference improve retrieve rate. Rev these features up with our classic Lamson styling and attention to detail—plus our time-tested, maintenance-free drag system—and you have what the name implies: a hot rod of a reel.

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"I can no longer wear waders without a zipper and while you can't see the knee pads they come in handy, or take them out.  Go-to waders." 

Built for years of work and engineered to reduce weight and bulk without sacrificing durability, these ultraversatile waders have a 4-layer, 5.6-oz 100% recycled material package treated with a DWR finish made without intentionally added PFAS, an intuitive feature set, a YKK® waterproof zipper, and an innovative evolution of sizing, patterning and fit. Made in a Fair Trade Certified™ factory.

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"Rugged light weight boot and arguably the most comfortable boot out there that will last a very long time!"

Engineered for trail and river, the Forra Wading Boots are lightweight without sacrificing performance. Built with Vibram® Mars sole technology for traction and grip, these boots feature a high ankle, a sturdy toe box and an adjustable, noncorrosive lacing system for support and durability.

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"Why not throw a clear tip now that SA is making one that lasts, love this line when fishing out of the boat or small dries."

Magnitude lines are ushering in a new era in fly line technology, headaches with clear lines are a thing of the past. Our new family is loaded with revolutionary new technologies making it most durable and slickest clear floating fly line on the market. Period.

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Molded with our proprietary bio-based nylon offering an incredible strength to weight ratio, the lightweight Palometa offers serious comfort and extreme durability.

A sized down version of our popular Bales Beach shades, the medium frame Palometa features a wrap-around style with built inside coverage for sun protection and light blocking. Bajío’s ultra-clear, polarized, color-enhancing lenses with patent pending LAPIS™ technology block 95% of blue light combating haze, glare and eye strain.

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"Very efficient and weather proof for transporting rods in the truck!"

Consider this your insurance policy against the leading cause of broken rods and smashed up reels - sub-par storage. Versatile enough to be carried through the airport or lashed to the gunwales or frame of a boat via lash tabs, make sure to stay covered in the harshest conditions.

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Warm, Windproof, Water-Resistant—the Nano Puff® Jacket Is Perfect for Mixed Conditions. Lightweight and Compressible PrimaLoft® Gold Insulation Eco 100% Recycled Polyester.

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Like the bird, our Kingfisher is symbolic of freedom, balance, and adventure. Amphibious by nature, this lightweight, performance stretch woven shirt dries in minutes and defends against the sun with UPF 50+ protection. Designed with SeaWool® made from recycled oyster shells and recycled polyester, its relaxed fit keeps you moving in comfort while its sublime adaptability mimics that of this majestic species.

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Built for life-on-the-go, the Ranger is our most portable speaker, delivering bold sound & endless versatility. Engineered for the outdoors, featuring party mode and magnetic side mounts.

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"If the earth was flat, this would be the edge.  Fishing as unreal as the location"

St Brandon provides the most spectacular wade Bonefishing you will ever encounter. St Brandon’s Bonefish average 5lb - 6lb (weighed), with most guests getting opportunities at fish weighing between 9lb -12lb during the week.

St Brandon is also home to large numbers of Indo-Pacific Permit. If you’re serious about Permit, St Brandon is a must!

St Brandon isn’t a place where anglers are going to get shots at GTs everyday. Large Bluefin Trevally are around in good numbers. Other notable fish species one can encounter on the flats include Golden, Yellow Dot and Green Spot Trevally.

"Top 5 best water to fish in the US hands down"

Wind River Canyon (Upper & Lower)
The Wind River Canyon is second to none, the Browns, Rainbows, Cutthroat, Cutt-Bows, and Carp, who live here are, just plain, BIG! Our exclusive access to guiding the Wind River Canyon with the only commercial outfitting permit issued by the Shoshone and Arapaho Tribes of the Wind River Reservation allows us to focus on conservation. Our 29 years and counting mantra: “we are on the side of the fish.” What this really amounts to is we follow a self-imposed two boat/day limit in the Wind River Canyon. We are convinced this keeps the pressure to a minimum and allows the big fish room to roam and not develop the “spookiness” that other fisheries experience from too much angling pressure. 

"A Punta Allen standby for me that always delivers"

Home to your wildest inshore fly fishing dreams. Located in Punta Allen, Mexico, on the shores of the legendary Ascension Bay in the middle of the Sian Ka’an Biosphere reserve and home to some of the most legendary inshore fly fishing on earth.

"Rugged and rowdy fly fishing down under"

Red dirt roads and remote river systems, Cape York is an iconic part of Northern Australia. It is no secret that Cape York is a fishing mecca. From large T.Anak Permit to hard fighting Barramundi this is one of the most exciting places to bend a fly rod Downunder.

Cape York offers an extensive array of fly fishing terrain and it is not uncommon to encounter over twenty-five species in a weeks fishing.

Anak Permit, an endemic species of Australia is a huge draw card for the Cape York flats, along with Blue Bastards, Golden Trevally, Tuskies, and the odd large GT. The river systems are full of life – Barramundi, Mangrove Jack, and Queenfish are all regularly encountered.

"Remarkable species caught in an extraordinary place"

Since exploratory trips began in 2008, the Mnyera and Ruhudji Rivers in southwestern Tanzania have earned a global reputation. These rivers host some of the largest tigerfish on Earth, with specimens ranging from 10–25 lbs.

Located in a 14,000 km² concession in Nyerere National Park, the fishery is restricted to 8 rods per week, for just 12 weeks a year, with 6 rotating beats between the rivers. This ensures sustainability and top-tier fishing.

"Living on the boat make fishing really convenient..."

The Georgiana is a 100-foot live aboard yacht that anchors in the middle of the 1.5 million acres of the Zapata National Park allowing you access to the pristine white-sand flats, hidden lagoons, mangrove edges and tidal creeks where all the grand Slam species can be found. Dolphin skiffs get you into the skinny water where you will pole to cruising fish and where you can get out and wade to tailing permit, bonefish or stealthy snook. Baby tarpon to 30 pounds can be found along the beaches. Chef prepared meals and A/C cooled staterooms with private baths await your return from the water.