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SAGE SPEY R8
Sage SPEY II Series Reel - NEW
SAGE SPEY II - BALANCE | CONSISTENCY | LINE MANAGEMENT Our new SPEY Reels are the result of 40 years of designing, fishing, and tinkering combined with our enduring passions of Spey fishing for anadromous species. During that period, we’ve watched - and in many cases driven - innovation in the Spey world in real-time: material advancements, rod and line development, evolutions in fishing and casting techniques, and the discovery of new swung fly fisheries. As a result of all those years of experience and collective understanding, we’ve determined the very specific demands that modern Spey anglers place on their reels. We’ve taken this information and applied it to the new SPEY Reels . Internally, SPEY Reels utilize a redesigned, sealed, carbon fibre disc and dual-clicker drag system that ensures dependability, eliminates unwarranted spool rotation, and offers exceptional resonance. Mass and balance were given equally-high attention in our design process as we updated model sizing to better align with matching Spey rods and we adjusted the location of the reel foot to provide uniform axial balance with the rod. A full-frame design eliminates the possibility of shooting lines slipping between spool and frame while the addition of a machined radius around the reel foot for comfortable wrapping of leader, tip, or tippet. Completing the package is a classic and elegant aesthetic of porting and laser engraving that Spey anglers can acknowledge and appreciate. DRAG SYSTEM - Newly Formulated O-Ring Seals / Custom Dual Clicker SPEY Reels are built on the foundation of our longstanding Sealed Carbon System (SCS) Drag and improved upon with two key evolutions: newlyformulated O-ring seals, and custom dual-clickers. The drag systems are sealed by our new and proprietary O-rings, which are designed to withstand greater amounts of compression. This ensures a stronger seal while at the same time resisting wear and fatigue. We also redesigned the clicker system, adding a second clicker. In addition to increased amplification and improved durability, the dual-clicker design also limits free spool rotation, so fishing distance isn’t inadvertently decreased while fishing. The SPEY Reels’ One-Revolution Drag Knob has twenty numbered drag settings with half-detents, allowing for precise, consistent, and replicable drag settings that can be returned to over and over again. FRAME SYSTEM - Fine-Tuned Blanace / Consistent Line Managament The frame and spool designs of the SPEY Reels focus on the Spey system’s balance as a whole and also the unique lines and riggings used in two-handed casting and fishing. The location and amount of the reels’ portings (or lack thereof) are strategic, resulting in an overall weight that is appropriate for longer Spey rods. Additionally, we adjusted the location of the reel foot from an exact-centre position to better align with the centre of mass of the reels themselves. In the machining of the reel foot, we included radiused edges; this prevents any kinking, memory, or compromising of the Spey leader, tip, or tippet. Retrieval direction is also changed easily with a flip of the clutch bearing. Lastly, our spool design features full-frame line guards to eliminate any chances of shooting line migration, a wide palming rim to allow for additional control while fighting fish, and also capacity dimensions to match larger-diameter Spey lines. FEATURES SCS Drag One Revolution Drag Knob with numbered and detented settings Radius cornered reel foot to prevent line/leader abrasion Centre-Of-Mass balanced reel foot Large arbor for fast line pick-up Concave, ported arbor for greater strength and capacity Full frame construction Minimal porting for classic look and better balance Fully machined 6061-T6 aerospace grade aluminium
Sage SPEY Series Reel
Classic aesthetics with modern performance. The SPEY introduces a reel designed for the angler looking for a reel that addresses the nuances of Spey fishing. Heavier to better balance longer rods and increased capacity to hold larger Spey lines, the SPEY features full line guards to assure thin running lines do not migrate between the spool and frame during dynamic casting motions. A romantic appeal to designs and colors that reflect the classic feel of old yet packed with performance features that will assure you’ll never lose that fish of a lifetime. FEATURES SCS Drag Machined and anodized aluminum One Revolution Drag Knob with numbered and detented settings Large arbor for fast line pick-up Concave arbor for greater strength and capacity Easy conversion from left- to right-hand retrieve Neoprene and embroidered ballistic nylon reel case MATERIALS Machined aluminum full frame construction Minimal porting for classic look and heavier balance Machined and anodized aluminum hub and ergonomic handle
RIO ELITE SCANDI OUTBOUND
Introducing the all-new RIO Elite Scandi OutBound, bringing together the UK's top-selling Scandi line and RIO’s groundbreaking SlickCast technology! This perfect combination will take your spey casting to a whole new level, providing you with the slickest, fastest and best performing Scandi line on the market today. With the same superb tapers as the lengendary RIO Scandi/AFS Heads, the Elite Scandi OutBound is a short-bellied, integrated line designed to cast easily and load quickly. It is a fantastic choice for anglers of all abilities and ideal for casting in tight situations. The rear weight distribution and long front taper make this line easy to cast and allows energy to transfer effortlessly through to the fly. RIO’s SlickCast creates the slickest, most durable coating on the market - producing the least amount of friction ever measured on a fly line, resulting in enhanced durability and increased casting distance and extended longevity. The reduced friction of SlickCast enables the line to shoot through the guides with less resistance, leading to longer and more effortless casts while the introduction of RIO's ConnectCore Plus brings even more benefits. This low-stretch core improves line control and increases sensitivity, allowing you to detect even the slightest of takes. This heightened sensitivity enables quicker reactions for effective hook sets, especially when dealing with subtle takes or when fishing at distance. **Use with RIO Versileaders for increased depth control - Available separately**
RIO ELITE SCANDI OUTBOUND BODY
Introducing the all-new RIO Elite Scandi OutBound, an easy-casting super slick integrated shooting head designed specially to deliver RIO's 10' and 15' Replacement Tips (available separately). Built with RIO's new SlickCast coating and Connectcore Plus, this perfect combination will take your spey casting and delivery of sink tips to a new level, providing you with the slickest, fastest and best performing tip line on the market today. Designed with versatility in mind, the Elite Scandi OutBound Body is the ideal Scandi line for fishing deeper, with large flies and for travel, where one set of tips will cover a wide range of water conditions allowing you to effortlessly adapt to various fishing scenarios, without the need for multiple line setups. When casting space is limited, fear not! The Elite Scandi OutBound Body is your go-to choice. Its short, rear-loaded head facilitates quick and effortless lifting and delivery of sink tips, even in tight casting conditions. RIO’s SlickCast creates the slickest, most durable coating on the market - producing the least amount of friction ever measured on a fly line, resulting in enhanced durability and increased casting distance and extended longevity. The reduced friction of SlickCast enables the line to shoot through the guides with less resistance, leading to longer and more effortless casts while the introduction of RIO's ConnectCore Plus brings even more benefits. This low-stretch core improves line control and increases sensitivity, allowing you to detect even the slightest of takes. This heightened sensitivity enables quicker reactions for effective hook sets, especially when dealing with subtle takes or when fishing at distance. **Body-only, RIO interchangeable tip needed - Available separately** 10 Ft Rio Interchangeable Tip - Switch & Short Spey rods to 13ft 15 Ft Rio Interchangeable Tip - Spey rods of 13ft and longer FEATURES Built with RIO's exceptionally slick, durable SlickCast Short Head Loads quickly and is perfect where space is restricted Loading Point marker shows how to get the very best load out of the line Low Stretch ConnectCore Plus for the best in control, performance and smoothness Use with RIO 10’ or 15’ Interchangeable tips for ultimate versatility Easy Line Identifier Markings
RIO ELITE SCANDI OUTBOUND HOVER
Introducing the all-new RIO Elite Scandi OutBound Hover, bringing together the UK's top-selling Scandi line and RIO’s groundbreaking SlickCast technology! This perfect combination will take your spey casting to a whole new level, providing you with the slickest, fastest and best performing Scandi line on the market today. With the same superb tapers as the legendary RIO Scandi/AFS Heads, the Elite Scandi OutBound Hover is a short-bellied, integrated line designed to cast easily and load quickly. It is a fantastic choice for anglers of all abilities and ideal for casting in tight situations. The rear weight distribution and long front taper make this line easy to cast, allowing energy to transfer effortlessly through to the fly. In addition, these amazing new lines are available in two densities, Hover and Floating. This Hover version is back by popular demand and a proven fish catcher over the years. Used in conjunction with Rio Versileaders the Elite Hover can get surprisingly deep – more so than multi-tips in certain flows – yet still maintain carry. So lighter and/or smaller flies can be used to achieve depth without over compromising swing speed, and often without the need to mend if that is what’s required to keep the speed up. The Floating version is ideal for fishing higher up in the water, usually over the warmer months and in low water conditions. RIO’s SlickCast creates the slickest, most durable coating on the market with the least amount of friction ever measured on a fly line. This results in increased casting distance and extended longevity. The reduced friction of SlickCast enables the line to shoot through the guides with less resistance leading to longer, effortless casts, while the introduction of RIO's ConnectCore Plus brings even more benefits. This low-stretch core improves line control and increases sensitivity, allowing you to detect even the slightest of takes. This heightened sensitivity enables quicker reactions for effective hook sets, especially when dealing with subtle takes or when fishing at distance. FEATURES Built with RIO's exceptionally slick, durable SlickCast Lowest friction available on any fly line 140% tougher coating than the next best technology 33% more fishing time than the next best technology Available in Hover or Floating variants Rear loaded weight distribution for effortless, efficient spey casts Long front taper that unrolls with great efficiency and power Loading Point marker shows how to get the very best load out of the line Low Stretch ConnectCore Plus for the best in control, performance and smoothness Use RIO Versileaders for increased depth control Easy Line Identifier Markings **Use with RIO Versileaders for increased depth control - Available separately**
RIO SPEY HEAVY VERSILEADER
Replacement for the original RIO Spey Versileader. The ultimate versatile leader system for quickly adjusting sink rate on the end of traditional spey lines and Scandi shooting heads sizes #9 and up. VersiLeaders allow the user to quickly adjust fishing depth without changing fly lines. Simply loop the VersiLeader onto to the end of a line to adjust the depth at which the fly is presented in the water column. Available in clear floating, clear intermediate, black S4, and black S6 leader sink rates. Colour-coded loops for easy identification A complete range of sink rates Slim, neat welded loop in the butt for quick rigging
RIO SPEY MEDIUM VERSILEADER
Replacement for the original RIO Scandi Light Versileader. The ultimate versatile leader system for quickly adjusting sink rate on the end of traditional spey lines, scandi shooting heads up to #8, and single hand lines 8wt and up. VersiLeaders allow the user to quickly adjust fishing depth without changing fly lines. Simply loop the VersiLeader onto to the end of a line to adjust the depth at which the fly is presented in the water column. Available in clear floating, clear intermediate, black S4, and black S6 leader sink rates. Colour-coded loops for easy identification A complete range of sink rates Slim, neat welded loop in the butt for quick rigging
Scientific Anglers Sonar Leader
Replacement for the original RIO Spey Versileader. The ultimate versatile leader system for quickly adjusting sink rate on the end of traditional spey lines and Scandi shooting heads sizes #9 and up. VersiLeaders allow the user to quickly adjust fishing depth without changing fly lines. Simply loop the VersiLeader onto to the end of a line to adjust the depth at which the fly is presented in the water column. Available in clear floating, clear intermediate, black S4, and black S6 leader sink rates. Colour-coded loops for easy identification A complete range of sink rates Slim, neat welded loop in the butt for quick rigging
SAGE SPEY R8 - 12ft6 # 8 Line - 4 Piece Skagit 575-625 / Scandi 520-580 is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Pickup available at Clonanav Fly Fishing, Ballymacarbry
Usually ready in 24 hours
Buying from Non EU Countries, UK & Northern Ireland
Buying from Non EU Countries, UK & Northern Ireland
Since Brexit the UK is no longer in the EU and our prices to mainland UK do not include VAT. VAT and duties are charged by the courier prior to delivery.
For Non EU countries our prices do not include VAT. VAT and duties are charged by the courier prior to delivery.
For Northern Ireland customers VAT is not displayed in the price but will be added at checkout.
Delivery and Shipping
Delivery and Shipping
We endeavour to get your order to you as soon as possible. Shipping is usually same day if ordered before 3pm (Tuesday-Friday). Once your order is dispatched a confirmation email is sent to your email address with the tracking details.
SAGE SPEY R8
WHAT MAKES A GREAT SPEY ROD?
By utilizing our proprietary Revolution 8 graphite, SPEY R8 rods heighten the smooth transfer of energy throughout the three key components of the Spey cast, allowing anglers to effectively Lift line off the water, Load the rod sufficiently, and Deliver the fly to the target. Casts become instinctive and consistent. Simultaneously, we Fine-Tuned rod models and actions to match the vast array of Spey situations found around the globe. The result is a Spey Casting Synergy that’s enjoyable and approaching effortless. Be it steelhead, Atlantic salmon, king salmon, or sea-run brown trout; Skagit, Scandi or Traditional lines; SPEY R8 rods capitalize on each cast, increasing the likelihood of the almighty moment that we all are devoted to.
Introducing SPEY R8
INTUITIVE PERFORMANCE
An effective Spey cast is dependent on efficient transfers of energy in each of its three key components: the Lift, Load, and Delivery. Utilizing our proprietary Revolution 8 graphite technology along the full length of double-handed rod tapers results in a blank with an unmatched ability to capture and carry power, plus exceptional tracking. Energy produced during the cast and applied directly to the rod are transmitted entirely into the line, so Spey casters aren’t required to compensate for lost energy or imprecise rod reactions. With SPEY R8, casts are smooth, instinctual, and consistent.
LIFT
Adequate stiffness and power are required to Lift heavy sink tips, longheads, and bulky flies off the water, but responsiveness is also key to ensure that no efforts are wasted; when the angler begins moving the rod, the line and fly also move. All the while, minimizing blank weight is critical to reducing fatigue.
LOAD
While sustained- and airborne-anchor Spey casts generate their energy indifferent ways, in either case the rod needs to Load sufficiently to be able to turn over the sink-tip or leader, tippet, and fly at the desired distance. R8Technology maximizes the amount of energy collected in sweep or touch-and-go moves, carries that energy into the D-Loop, and transfers it smoothly into the rod.
DELIVER
To effectively Deliver the fly to its target, enough energy must be transferred from the loaded rod into the Spey line. SPEY R8 rods apply the responsiveness and tracking abilities of R8 Technology to diminish lost energy and reduce lateral movements upon the forward stroke, providing casting power and accuracy.
SHAPING 8 REVOLUTIONS IN HOW WE FISH
The advanced, leading-edge material behind R8 enables us to shape a rod with a stiffer, stronger backbone but a more sensitive tip and more connected feel. The secret is twofold. First, a proprietary aerospace composite with a greater hoop strength enables us to dimensionally grow taper diameter more quickly from the tip—while a nano-sintered resin application increases axial resilience and allows us to pack more fiber into the blank, resulting in that true two-way connection from hand to fly and back for greater feel, flow and control.
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