Sage IGNITER 5WT 9'
In Stock • Bozeman, MT
- MODEL: IGNITER 590-4
- LINE SIZE: 5WT
- ROD LENGTH: 9'0"
- HANDLE: Standard Handle
- COLOR: Chipotle
- PIECES: 4
- PHYSICAL WEIGHT: 2 15/16oz
Description
Sage IGNITER 590
9' 5 weight, four-piece fly rod
The 590-4 Sage IGNITER is a dynamic, high-performance fly rod that is an exceptional trout rod for tough conditions like big flies in heavy winds. This is a unique 5-weight that has the backbone to handle streamers but really shines as a big dry and dry/dropper rod on our home-waters and around the world.
TECHNICAL CONDITIONS / ULTRA-FAST ACTION
- Windy conditions
- Long casts & line carry
- Accuracy & loop control
The most demanding conditions require a different kind of tool. Strong headwind? Fish at distance? Bulky rigs? Heavy sink-tips? The IGNITER is tuned to handle the most technical of conditions. Not a rod for the everyday angler, the IGNITER is equipped with a high line speed taper to carry large amounts of line at distance with wind-cutting performance. Perfect for streamer fishing with heavy sink tips or covering big water when conditions turn south. If you bring the will, the IGNITER will supply the way.
Features
- KonneticHD Technology
- Chipotle blank color
- Cayenne thread wraps with Gunmetal trim wraps
- Fuji ceramic stripper guides
- Hard chromed snake guides and tip-top
- Laser etched line weight on slide band
- Black rod bag with Titanium logo and chipotle color model tag
- Black powder coated aluminum rod tube with Sage medallion
Freshwater 4-6 weights:
- Cocobolo wood insert with gunmetal anodized aluminum up-locking reel seat
- Flor grade snub nosed half-wells cork handle
Saltwater 6-10 weights:
- Gunmetal anodized aluminum up-locking reel seat
- Integrated hidden hook keeper in reel seat
- Flor grade full-wells cork handle with EVA fighting butt
Technology
KonneticHD Technology is the next era in performance graphite rods. Optimizing our graphite-to-resin ratio, we have created a higher density (HD) fiber composite, resulting in lighter, stronger blanks which deliver unmatched recovery, energy transfer, and line/loop control. Building upon proprietary construction techniques developed for Konnetic Technology, KonneticHD gives us an elevated platform to achieve new levels in rod design.
- New proprietary graphite/resin composite developed through exclusive partnerships.
- Advanced high density (HD) fiber positioning, enhanced laminate characteristics, and optimized manufacturing techniques increase composite modulus while maintaining durability.
- KonneticHD creates amplified strength-to-weight and stiffness-to-weight ratios as needed within the rod blank.
- Optimized fiber-to-fiber energy transfer along the length of the blank minimizes both lateral and medial vibrations, delivering accuracy in an easy loading blank with quick recovery, a crisp tip stop, and enhanced line feel for complete loop control.
- The highest energy transferring material we have ever created, opening new doors for our R&D Team to experiment with construction techniques, taper designs, and action profiles.
Warranty
Every new Sage rod, blank and Sage series reel is covered by our lifetime, original owner warranty against defects in materials or workmanship.
This warranty is limited to repair and replacement of the rod, blank or reel and does not cover direct, indirect, consequential, incidental or any other type of damage resulting from the use of the product. This warranty does not cover fire, theft, missing rod sections, intentional breakage, modification or customization of the finished rod, or damage during the assembly of a blank into a finished rod. Warranty coverage on Sage blanks does not extend to any custom work or components added to the blanks. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, and you may also have other rights that vary from state to state.
Sage reserves the right to determine whether to repair or replace any Sage Product covered by this warranty and the right to replace any discontinued models with comparable models when necessary.
Colors and components may vary between original and replacement parts.
The lifetime, original owner warranty against defects in materials and workmanship applies to rods with a serial # beginning with the letter "A" and higher, including all double letters (i.e. AA, AB, and AC). Should a breakage occur outside of warranty coverage (when it’s not the result of defects in materials or workmanship) a repair can usually be made for a fee.
One exception to this is the rods manufactured with a serial number Q, R, S or T. These rods carry an unconditional, original owner lifetime warranty.
http://www.sageflyfish.com/repair-faq
ROD CLASSIFICATION & REPAIR FEES
CURRENT - Rods that are part of our current line-up. - Fee: $30
RECENT - No longer in our current product line-up, but not more than 10 years since the final year of production. - Fee $85
CLASSIC - 10 or more years since the final year of production - $175
Sage Igniter
Q: What specific fishing scenarios did you design this rod for, and where do you feel it truly excels in performance? A: This is the long-carry and/or big payload rod. For the high-performance angler who wants to carry lots of line, make long casts, deliver with ultimate line speed, or maximizing buckets per minute. Or the angler who wants to throw a heavy fly line/heavy fly. Think salmonflies and streamers out of the boat on a big fast river like the Yellowstone or South Fork.
Q: What fly line would you recommend pairing with this rod? A: RIO Gold
| empty | 30' Cast | 40' Cast | 50' Cast | 30' Wind | 40' Wind | 50' Wind | Reach Cast 30' | Reach Cast 30' Wind | Belgian Cast 30' | Belgian Cast 30' Wind | FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caster 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 22 |
| Caster 2 | 2 | 2.5 | 4 | 2.5 | 3 | 4.5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 30.5 |
| Caster 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2.5 | 2 | 2.5 | 2 | 2.5 | 21.5 |
| Combined | 6 | 6.5 | 9 | 6.5 | 7 | 10 | 7 | 7.5 | 7 | 7.5 | 74 |
7.5' 3x leader with size 4 Zonker
- Way too fast at 30’ and 40’. It was OK out at 50’.
- Vibrates and does not load short. It is more accurate and smoother the longer you cast. Very good at long distances, as Sage states. This rod is well described, however not my cup of tea for most fishing situations. Very specialized rod.
- Nice grip, length, and diameter. Very stiff and unpleasant in close. Not great even at 50’. Really a 7-weight or an 8-weight, but as designed it isn’t for close work. Lacks communication all around. Maybe good for distance competitions?
| empty | Roll Cast 30' | Roll Cast 40' | Mend at 30' | Mend at 40' | Casting 20' | Casting 30' | Casting 40' | FINAL SCORE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caster 1 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3 | 18 |
| Caster 2 | 2.5 | 2.5 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 20 |
| Caster 3 | 2.5 | 3 | 2 | 2.5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 17 |
| Combined | 7 | 7.5 | 8 | 8.5 | 7.5 | 7.5 | 9 | 55 |
9' leader with size 8 Girdle Bug and size 16 BH Pheasant Tail
- No bend for roll casting. This is a mega huck rod.
- Bit clunky up close. Not a lot of feedback at 30’. Better at 40’, but slight wobble. A bit too much effort to roll cast at 30’-40’. Nice aesthetics.
- Extremely stiff, not cushioning turnover.
The Sage Igniter 5-weight is an ultra-fast, highly specialized rod built for long-distance casting and extreme line speed—but it’s far from versatile. It struggles at short to mid distances, offering little feel, poor roll casting ability, and minimal feedback throughout. While it performs better with more line out and in windy or distance-driven situations, most casters found it too stiff and unforgiving for typical trout fishing applications. More akin to a 7- or 8-weight in feel, the Igniter may appeal to a niche group of distance-focused anglers, but it's overbuilt for most everyday freshwater scenarios.
