Fishing the Sage R8 for Spring Sea Run Cutthroat in Puget Sound

With a break in the weather, we got out on the beach for some cutthroat fishing in Puget Sound with the new Sage R8.
Sage R8 Fly Rod - ghfly.shop/R8
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[@Gigharborflyshop]

Check out our online clinic for fly fishing the Puget Sound! ghfly.shop/SoundClinic

[@andy1or2]

You do a great job on these vid's :) ... Great shop too ...!

[@Gigharborflyshop]

Wow, thanks! Customers keep telling us they find them helpful so we keep making them!

[@jimmynoname4089]

Must be nice able to get out. Hell it snowed here this past weekend

[@Gigharborflyshop]

The weather turned south on us too. Just in time for my kids spring break! Haha

[@rg1809]

Shoulders, the reason for spending more for light weight rods. I'm a little surprised though, it would seem that the X might be better for this application? Second the opinion on your great shop at Gig Harbor. Been there many times.

[@Gigharborflyshop]

I casted the X and R8 9’6 6wts next to each other. Was actually shocked how different they were. I’m glad you’ve found our shop helpful! See you soon!

[@blackbeansmatter1280]

Working on my double haul still. Was wondering if anyone uses something like an OPST or any compact head to save their arm? Thanks

[@Gigharborflyshop]

The shorter the head, the shorter the cast. I think those opst style heads are great for single hand Spey. But that’s about it. What rod are you casting and what line do you have on it?

[@areess6209]

It was soo nice out a few days ago. Not it's storming and cold again.... Washington is bipolar.

[@Gigharborflyshop]

It was FREEZING this morning! 🥶

[@dk_live_life]

Was the first beach Belfair State Park?

[@Gigharborflyshop]

No, it was in the south sound. Not too far from Belfair. Be careful of belfair at low tides. lots of mud

[@communicationiskey-]

What is the line bucket on your hip called ?

[@Gigharborflyshop]

Hello, it is called the Take Stripping Basket. Here's a link: gigharborflyshop.com/product/take-stripping-basket/

[@communicationiskey-]

I appreciate the prompt reply. Thank you

[@tmanc1128]

Where was the second beach ?

[@Gigharborflyshop]

north shore hood canal

[@Rnh240]

Rod makers have gone away from printing the physical weights of rods on the blanks, which was always irrelevant, and now they’re not classifying rods as fast, medium fast, etc because that’s largely subjective. All positive moves. Hopefully the trend of getting rid of geeky bullshit will include the elimination of hook keepers.

[@Gigharborflyshop]

Thanks Bob! I completely agree!!