Leland on the Sage River Hoody
Is everyone wearing a hoody nowadays? Seems like it, gangsta, so why not get under this super-soft fleece River Hoody from Sage. The Classic 100 weight Polartec fleece is recognized in the outdoor industry as one of the most durable fleece materials available, so your
Sage River Hoody will be keeping you cozy long after it's cheaper competitors have given up the ghost. The YKK zip closure front kangaroo pocket will house your hands, or zip up to secure your cell, wallet, or keys. The soft warmth and breathability of the River Hoody functions well under waders, or a wind and rain shell. But it's equally at home cruisin' around town, curled up on the couch, or wearing to bed on a cold winter night. If hoodies rule, I'd recommend ruling in this quality constructed and versatile River Hoody from Sage. Even old guys are wearing them.
Leland on Specifications
The Sage River Hoody is a quick drying insulated layering piece that can be worn casually around town, or by itself or under a shell when you're out on the river. Polartec 100 is top-of-the-line fleece that will retain its thickness and resiliency without pilling, through many years of use and many machine washings. Of course, you've got the generous hood to cover your noggin' and a front kangaroo pocket for your mitts or mittens and there's a sharp looking embroidered Sage Logo on the chest. In Dark Charcoal, Sage or Ocean Blue.
Specifications:
- Durable Polartec 100 Classic Fleece
- YKK zippered kangaroo style front pocket
- Embroidered Sage Logo on chest
- Colors: Dark Charcoal, Sage or Ocean Blue
Leland on Sage Clothing
You use Sage fly fishing rods, maybe even their
reels and lines, so why not wear their logo apparel as well? You know you want
one, maybe even two! When it comes to fly fishing products, whether it's rods,
reels, luggage, or even logo apparel, Sage has always been at the top of the
game. They've lead the way with cutting edge designs and they know what looks
good on clothing without making you look like a walking billboard or filling your
shirt with an anger looking fish with hook in its jaw. Be it their fine looking
classy fly fishing tee shirts or their soft shell, you’ll be comfortable
wearing them to the river, the stream, the flats or any of your favorite
haunts. Grab yourself a cool cotton Sage Logo T-shirt, a rain protective soft
shell or cozy warm pullover and show some Sage pride.
Leland on Sage
We at Leland have been selling Sage Fly Rods since our shop first opened its
doors in 1985. Without a doubt, if you polled experienced fly anglers
across the country, and the world, and asked “Who is the premier fly
rod manufacture on the planet?” , the answer you would receive most
often would be “Sage”. The popularity of Sage Fly Rods is no accident.
Fly anglers tend to be picky folks and they usually expect a lot from
their equipment. If they’re not satisfied, they have no problem
selecting a different piece of gear that will work better for them.
It’s not the glossy ads or the fancy names, people buy Sage Fly Rods
because they PERFORM. Innovation, quality, durability, and great
customer service go into every Sage Fly Rod and continue after you
purchase one. Regardless of your experience level, your casting style,
or your budget, Sage builds a rod that will be your trusted fishing
companion for years to come. Sage has ten separate fly rod series,
encompassing the spectrum of fishing applications, from small trout
streams to blue water big game.
Leland is proud to be the
largest volume Sage Fly Rod dealer in the world. And we’ve achieved
that status, like Sage, through hard work and exemplary customer
service. We stock and sell every single fly rod model that Sage
manufactures. Please call us if you need assistance in selecting the
right rod for you.
Sage was founded in 1979 by Don Green, an
experienced rod blank builder and one of the architects of the modern
fishing rod, as owner of the Grizzly Fiberglass Company, which later
partnered with Fenwick. It was originally called Winslow Manufacturing
(after the city of Winslow on Bainbridge Island, Washington) but within
a year had changed its name to Sage. Emphasizing high quality fly rods
sold only through specialty stores, Sage rode the crest of the
fly-fishing boom in the post “A River Runs Through It” years. Today,
although there is no industry repository for exact numbers, Sage is
probably the world’s largest producer of premium fly rods and employs
over 130 workers in their manufacturing facility. The proximity of
Bainbridge to the Boeing Aircraft manufacturing plants near Seattle and
Toray Composites in Tacoma provides access for Sage to a wealth of
knowledge from the aerospace industry, the primary end users of
graphite fiber.
From the outset, the company's goal has been
to create rods that generate high line speeds. As thousands of Sage
owners will attest, the design of their rods enables the fisherman to
have extraordinary line control. Casting a Sage fly rod means placing
your fly where you want it, not where you hope it goes.
Sage
has been as committed to performance and innovation as any fly rod
manufacturer in the world. Their dedication to research and development
has produced some of the finest fly fishing rods ever conceived. Models
like the XP and RPLX helped put Sage in a class reserved for only the
best manufacturers.
In 1994 Sage brought in Jerry Siem to take
over rod development and design. Siem, a Minnesota native, has been
responsible for the development of the SLT and Xi2 Sage rod series.
These fly rods quickly found themselves on rivers, streams, and flats
all over the world. They are characterized as exceptional casting rods
that allow both the novice and the expert to enjoy them tremendously.
With the advent of the TCR in 2003, then Xi2 in 2004, the Z-Axis
in 2007, and now, the amazing new Xi3 Big Game Saltwater Rods, Jerry and Sage
have raised the standard for fly rod performance.
Sage on Sage
At Sage, every piece of angling equipment we make is designed
tested and hand built with one goal in mind: Maximum fishability. It's
a term we came up with a few years back to describe the kind of
performance that helps you cast better, fish more effectively and have
more fun. In short, every Sage rod, reel and line is specifically
designed to help you make the most of your precious time on the water.
The
people who make up Team Sage are some of the finest anglers in the
world. Their expertise, wisdom and experience are an important part of
our design process, and their contributions to the fishability of our
products are immeasurable. But more than that, these are great people
to fish and work with, and we're proud to call each of them friends.
Some
say Sage rods are legendary for their magical properties, their
propensity for placing flies just above the ripple. We don't know about
magic, but we do know that every Sage rod is made by hand and we make
rods for anglers of every stripe.
When you purchase something
with the Sage name on it, you get a lot more than just a great product.
You get access to the finest customer service in the industry,
including our famously fast turnaround on warranty repairs, real
person-to-person phone support on the Sage Techline and a worldwide
network of the best dealers in the business. Whether you're just
getting started or you're a seasoned pro, we're here to help.
If
you're new to the sport of fly fishing, you've probably discovered
there's a lot to learn. From reading holding water and understanding
fish habitat, to learning your fly patterns and how to rig your
equipment - there are a million details to consider.
So if you get
frustrated, remember the infinite details that cause frustration to the
beginner are the same details that offer the veteran fly fisher
continual challenges and endless excitement. No matter how many years
you've been fly fishing, there is always more to learn. So start simply
and be patient, because there's a whole new underwater world that you
can have a good time getting to know and traveling to discover.
"Every
part of this earth is sacred. Every single pine needle, every shore,
every mist in the dark woods, every clearing, every humming insect is
holy in the memory and experience of our race. You are part of the
earth and the earth is part of you."- Chief Seattle
How we
relate to our environment has a direct effect on the state of the
planet. By getting out in the woods, wading a mountain stream and
admiring the vibrant colors of a rainbow trout as you carefully release
it, you become close to nature and develop a bond you strive to nurture
and protect.
Please help Sage in the effort to preserve and
enhance our natural resources by practicing catch-and-release fishing
and encouraging other anglers to do so. Your children and theirs will
thank you for it.
Sage is a proud sponsor of The Federation of Fly Fishers, Trout Unlimited, the Haig-Brown Institute and California Trout.
Sage
continues to seek performance advantages through new materials and
designs, marketing its products through a network of specialty dealers.
Yet more than ever, Sage remains focused on one goal, which is best
summarized by its statement of purpose: We are passionate about our
business of creating fly fishing products that continually exceed the
fly angler's expectations. Wherever in the world your fly fishing takes
you, it is safe to say that Sage has the products to enhance your fly
fishing experience.
