This rod is a local striped bass favorite in the Northeastern U.S. SAS 9010 is specifically designed for casting large flies in the wind, and for lifting heavy fish from deep water. This rod is also perfect for false albacore and bluefish, and has a place in every Northeasterner's arsenal.
| Performance Characteristics | |
| Water type: | Most saltwater conditions |
| Optimum range: | 30-100 feet |
| Wind rating: | 8 |
| Techniques: | Distance casting with floating or sinking lines and large flies |
| Fish species: | Striped Bass, Bluefish, False Albacore, small Tarpon, Permit, Barracuda |
| Length: | 9' 0" |
| Weight: | 4.4 Ounces |
| Line: | #10 weight line |
| Sections: | 2 piece |
| Blank: | Charcoal, sanded, satin waxed |
| Ferrule: | Ultra-slim sleeve ferrule |
| Wraps: | Black, metallic blue highlights |
| Grip: | Full Wells, extra-select quality cork |
| Reel Seat: | Machined all-aluminum, black anodized uplocking |
| Fighting Butt: | 1 1/2" fixed |
| Snake Guides: | Super hard chrome |
| Stripping Guides: | Stainless steel with Hialoy inserts |
| Case and liner: | High quality cordura covered PVC case with partitioned cloth liner |