Rod/Reel Case (Spey)

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. SPEY SPECIFIC / FAST ACTION / FINE-TUNED 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, power, and responsiveness paired with light weight ensure no efforts are wasted and fatigue is minimum when lifting long or heavy heads, sink tips and flies. Load - R8 Technology maximizes the amount of energy collected in sweep or touch-and-go moves, carries it into the D-Loop, and transfers it smoothly into the rod. Deliver - Responsiveness and tracking abilities of R8 Technology diminish lost energy and reduce lateral movements upon the forward stroke, increasing power and accuracy. FINE-TUNED ACTIONSIn designing our new SPEY R8 rods, we recognized there isn’t a single rod action appropriate for the wide variety of Spey fishing applications found around the globe. We identified four distinct Spey rod applications, each with its own unique set of requirements. This new approach matches rod action to application, ensuring anglers have the most fine-tuned Spey rod for their fishing. Across the family, our Revolution 8 Technology ensures a remarkably smooth and intuitive feel, no matter the line configuration. Action: Switch - Compact Casts In Tight Quarters | 7116-4 8116-4Lightweight Line Speed - Accurate Distance With Light Spey Lines | 5126-4 | 6130-4Max Versatility - The Spey Casting Multi-Tool | 7126-4 | 7130-4 | 7136-4 | 8130-4 | 9130-4Most Powerful - Maximum Power, Distance & Control | 8126-4 | 8136-4 | 9140-6 | 10150-4 CLASSIC AESTHETICSSage’s history designing and building Spey rods dates back to the late-1980’s - nearly the beginning of the company itself - when America’s Spey Revolution was just beginning. While the SPEY R8 family’s performance is a culmination of our most-advanced material technology, blank designs, and rod weight-length configurations to date, we’ve chosen the aesthetics as a nod to our deep Spey rod history, the pioneers of this niche within fly fishing, and of course, the anadromous fish themselves. Every detail is a thoughtful mix of functional intention and traditional looks. The overall look feels fresh yet familiar, is distinctively Sage, and inspires you to pick up the rods and fish them.Blank Color - Rich and warm, Ale colored blanks paired with black and gold trim wraps signify the meeting of history, culture, and innovation.Wood Reel Seat - A traditional deep walnut insert paired with Granite machined aluminum componentry follows a classic theme and is complementary to the Ale blank color.Cork Handles - Excels in the majority of Spey fishing situations and are best suited to handling a mix of line types and casting styles. FEATURES Revolution 8 Technology Ale Blank Color Grey Primary Thread Wraps with Gold and Black Trim Super-Plus Grade Cork Handle & Rear Grip with Composite Cork Trim Rings Fuji K-Series “Tangle Free” Stripping Guides Aluminium rod tube with Sage medallion Models Line Class Length Parts Tube Length Ø Bottom Ø Tip Weight 5126-4 5 381 cm 4 106 cm 11,2 mm 1,7 mm 150 g 6130-4 6 396 cm 4 110 cm 11,4 mm 1,8 mm 192 g 7116-4 7 351 cm 4 96 cm 11,5 mm 1,8 mm 159 g 8116-4 8 351 cm 4 96 cm 11,7 mm 1,8 mm 163 g 7126-4 7 381 cm 4 105 cm 12,0 mm 1,8 mm 191 g 7130-4 7 396 cm 4 110 cm 13,0 mm 1,8 mm 200 g 7136-4 7 411 cm 4 113 cm 13,6 mm 1,8 mm 205 g 8126-4 8 381 cm 4 105 cm 13,3 mm 2,0 mm 200 g 8130-4 8 396 cm 4 110 cm 13,5 mm 2,0 mm 205 g 8136-4 8 411 cm 4 113 cm 14,0 mm 2,0 mm 216 g 9130-4 9 396 cm 4 110 cm 15,4 mm 2,0 mm 223 g 9140-6 9 427 cm 6 85 cm 14,5 mm 2,0 mm 236 g 10150-4 10 458 cm 4 124 cm 15,4 mm 2,0 mm 285 g 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. Rod detailsClick here for PDF (opens in new tab)

RIO Elite Skagit Max Power Shooting Head Short, easy casting heads for the biggest flies, and tightest restrictions Built with RIO's exceptionally slick, durable SlickCast coating Ultra-low stretch ConnectCore Designed for shorter Spey rods, tight restrictions, and almost impossibly easy casting High “grains per foot” power, making it ideal for the largest flies, heaviest tips, and toughest winds Complete series of heads with varying lengths and small size increments RIO Skagit Max Power heads cast the largest flies and the heaviest sinking tips with exceptional ease. The unique weight distribution deeply loads rods for long casts while the powerful front taper delivers enough punch to turn over all the weight you need to get the fly into the strike zone. Shorter head lengths make the Max Power the perfect choice for shorter rods or when space behind the caster is limited. The low stretch core gives incredible levels of sensitivity when casting and fishing, and provides enhanced detection of takes, more positive hook sets, and far greater control when playing a fish. In addition, this line is built with SlickCast, creating the slickest, most durable coating on the market—producing the least amount of friction ever measured in a fly line. Technologies: ConnectCore ConnectCore is RIO’s ultra-low stretch core (maximum 6%) used in coldwater fly lines that provides incredibly sensitivity and control when casting and fishing. SlickCast SlickCast creates the slickest, most durable coating on the market – producing the least amount of friction ever measured on a fly line. EasyID RIO’s printed line marking system that allows anglers to quickly and easily identify each line. Front Welded Loop A neat, bulletproof loop welded at the front of the fly line for fast Spey-specific rigging. Back Welded Loop A neat, bulletproof loop welded at the end of the fly line for fast rigging to backing. Line SizeLine ColorHead LengthSink Rate 325gr | 5wt Salmon/Blue 18ft (5.5m) Float 350gr | 5wt Salmon/Blue 19ft (5.8m) Float 375gr | 5/6wt Salmon/Blue 19ft (5.8m) Float 400gr | 6wt Salmon/Blue 20ft (6.1m) Float 425gr | 6wt Salmon/Blue 20ft (6.1m) Float

These tips allow anglers using Skagit lines to cover every likely fishing situation and conditions encountered, and are the absolute ultimate in sinking tip versatility. The extra heavy MOW Tips (T-17) are the heaviest of the MOW series; built with T-17 for the sinking section and with a sink rate of nearly 10" per second, it really gets down when depth is needed. Each of the tips either have a gray floating section, or if full sinking are a dark gray color, for easy identification. These tips are ideal on the heavier Skagit lines of 675 grains and more. The heavy MOW Tips (T-14)  feature T-14, with a sink rate of 9" per second, for the sinking material. Each of these tips has either a light blue floating section, or if full sinking are a dark blue color,for easy identification. The Heavy MOW Tips are designed for the large flies and are ideal for Skagit lines of 575 grains and more. There are six unique tips that make up the series. The medium MOW Tips (T-11) feature T-11, with a sink rate of 8" per second, for the sinking material. Each of these tips has either a light green floating section, or if full sinking are a dark green color,for easy identification. The Medium MOW Tips are designed for heavily weighted flies and are ideal for Skagit lines between 475 and 575 grains. There are six unique tips that make up the series. The light MOW Tips (T-8) feature T-8, with a sink rate of 7" per second, for the sinking material. Each of these tips has either a white floating section, or if full sinking are a dark red color,for easy identification. The Light MOW Tips are designed for lightly weighted flies and are ideal for Skagit lines of 475 grains and less. There are six unique tips that make up the series. Details T-8 (light)Sinking rate: 14 cm/sRange of application: Weighted flies and Skagit lines up to 475 grains.Color: white / black (10ft T-8 = white)Length: 10ft (3m) Details T-11 (medium)Sinking rate: 20 cm/sRange of application: Weighted flies and Skagit lines between 475 and 575 grains.Color: green/ black (10ft T-11 = green)Length: 10ft (3m) Details T-14 (heavy)Sinking rate: 23 cm/sRange of application: Heavy flies and Skagit lines between 575 and 650 grains.Color: blue/ black (10ft T-14 = blue)Length: 10ft (3m) Details T-17 (extra heavy)Sinking rate: 26 cm/sRange of application: Extra heavy flies and Skagit lines of 650 grains and more.Color: gray/ blackLength: 10ft (3m) All InTouch MOW tips are printed with their size and tip ratio on easy indentification. Powerful, level tips designed to cast the biggest flies with ease. Technologys ConnectCoreRIO’s ConnectCore full-sinking lines open up new worlds of perception and sensitivity with no-stretch performance. Soft, subtle takes become positive grabs, and without stretch to dull reaction times, hook sets are instant and sure. ConnectCore - The secret weapon for stillwater success. Welded LoopsRIO pioneered / originated the innovative welded loop technique. Welded loop fly line tips float better and enable a rapid change of leader. Almost all RIO fly lines are supplied with these small welded loops, please see the appropriate line diagram for information.

These tips allow anglers using Skagit lines to cover every likely fishing situation and conditions encountered, and are the absolute ultimate in sinking tip versatility. The extra heavy MOW Tips (T-17) are the heaviest of the MOW series; built with T-17 for the sinking section and with a sink rate of nearly 10" per second, it really gets down when depth is needed. Each of the tips either have a gray floating section, or if full sinking are a dark gray color, for easy identification. These tips are ideal on the heavier Skagit lines of 675 grains and more. The heavy MOW Tips (T-14)  feature T-14, with a sink rate of 9" per second, for the sinking material. Each of these tips has either a light blue floating section, or if full sinking are a dark blue color,for easy identification. The Heavy MOW Tips are designed for the large flies and are ideal for Skagit lines of 575 grains and more. There are six unique tips that make up the series. The medium MOW Tips (T-11) feature T-11, with a sink rate of 8" per second, for the sinking material. Each of these tips has either a light green floating section, or if full sinking are a dark green color,for easy identification. The Medium MOW Tips are designed for heavily weighted flies and are ideal for Skagit lines between 475 and 575 grains. There are six unique tips that make up the series. The light MOW Tips (T-8) feature T-8, with a sink rate of 7" per second, for the sinking material. Each of these tips has either a white floating section, or if full sinking are a dark red color,for easy identification. The Light MOW Tips are designed for lightly weighted flies and are ideal for Skagit lines of 475 grains and less. There are six unique tips that make up the series. Details T-8 (light)Sinking rate: 14 cm/sRange of application: Weighted flies and Skagit lines up to 475 grains.Color: white / black (10ft T-8 = white)Length: 10ft (3m) Details T-11 (medium)Sinking rate: 20 cm/sRange of application: Weighted flies and Skagit lines between 475 and 575 grains.Color: green/ black (10ft T-11 = green)Length: 10ft (3m) Details T-14 (heavy)Sinking rate: 23 cm/sRange of application: Heavy flies and Skagit lines between 575 and 650 grains.Color: blue/ black (10ft T-14 = blue)Length: 10ft (3m) Details T-17 (extra heavy)Sinking rate: 26 cm/sRange of application: Extra heavy flies and Skagit lines of 650 grains and more.Color: gray/ blackLength: 10ft (3m) All InTouch MOW tips are printed with their size and tip ratio on easy indentification. Powerful, level tips designed to cast the biggest flies with ease. Technologys ConnectCoreRIO’s ConnectCore full-sinking lines open up new worlds of perception and sensitivity with no-stretch performance. Soft, subtle takes become positive grabs, and without stretch to dull reaction times, hook sets are instant and sure. ConnectCore - The secret weapon for stillwater success. Welded LoopsRIO pioneered / originated the innovative welded loop technique. Welded loop fly line tips float better and enable a rapid change of leader. Almost all RIO fly lines are supplied with these small welded loops, please see the appropriate line diagram for information.

Sage’s new SPEY Fly Reels are designed specifically for the anadromous angler, providing an ideal mix of enhanced, modern performance and refined, traditional design. Internally, SPEY Reels utilize a redesigned, sealed, carbon fiber 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 and the addition of a machined radius around the reel foot makes 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. Model Capacity Weight Diameter Width 5/6/7 550 gr Skagit + 100 yds Shooter + 150 yds/20 lbs Backing 268 g 10 cm 3,2 cm 6/7/8 600 gr Skagit + 100 yds Shooter + 200 yds/45 lbs Super Backing 290 g 10,6 cm 3,3 cm 8/9/10 725 gr Skagit + 100 yds Shooter + 300 yds/45 lbs Super Backing 320 g 11,6 cm 3,5 cm Features: SCS Drag One Revolution Drag Knob With 20 Numbered And 39 Detented Settings Large Arbor For Fast Line Pick-Up Concave, Ported Arbor For Greater Strength And Capacity Machined Aluminum Full Frame Construction Radiused Reel Foot w/ Center-Of-Mass Balance Minimal Porting For Classic Look And Better Counter-Balance Easy Conversion From Left-Hand To Right-Hand Retrieve Neoprene And Embroidered Ballistic Nylon Reel Case Screw Tight Spool Lock With Knurled Lock Nut For Extra Grip 5/6/7 SUMMER & LIGHTWEIGHTSpey anglers targeting summer-run steelhead, fishing shorter rods, or those interested in the building the lightest-weight system possible will find the 5/6/7 reel size to be their best match. This model is the smallest in the family but is still able to accommodate larger-diameter Skagit and Scandi-style lines. 6/7/8 ALL-AROUNDFor anglers who pursue steelhead and salmon in multiple seasons across numerous venues, the 6/7/8 model is the most versatile and matches the widest variety of Spey rods and applications. This model has a large line capacity, powerful drag, and enough mass to balance rods up to 13’6”. 8/9/10 BIG ROD, BIG FISH, BIG WATERWhen targeting the largest and strongest anadromous fish on the biggest rivers, drag strength and adequate line capacity become increasingly important. The 8/9/10 size of SPEY Reel is best for Spey anglers in pursuit of Atlantic and Chinook salmon as well as those casting Long Belly Spey lines on 14- and 15-foot rods.

RIO’s Metered shooting line is the ultimate shooting line; packed with features that result in long casts, greater hookups and more efficient fishing. The low stretch core provides enhanced detection of takes, more positive hook sets, and far greater control when playing a fish. In addition, the line features RIO's "RangeFinder" system, with a color change every 10ft making it easy for anglers to gauge how far each cast is, and consistently fish through a pool. A short front taper stabilizes the cast and ensures maximum distance and flight time, while large welded loops on each end allow for fast rigging changes. In addition, this line is built with SlickCast, creating the slickest, most durable coating on the market—producing the least amount of friction ever measured in a fly line. An incredibly sensitive shooting line with low-stretch, ultra-slick performance, and metered for easy distance evaluation     Short front taper stabilizes the cast and ensures maximum distance and flight time     Low-stretch ConnectCore Plus for the best in casting control, performance and smoothness     Built with RIO's exceptionally slick, durable SlickCast coating Features 8" Front Welded Loop - A neat, bulletproof loop welded at the front of the fly line for fast Spey-specific rigging. 8" Back Welded Loop - A neat, bulletproof loop welded at the end of the fly line for fast Spey-specific rigging. Range Finder - Color changing system that changes colors every 10 feet to make it easy to determine how far a cast went. ConnectCore Plus Our next-generation, low-stretch core provides a radical increase in line durability, smoothness and performance. The highest-performing, longest-lasting freshwater lines in the world are built around ConnectCore Plus. SlickCast SlickCast creates the slickest, most durable coating on the market – producing the least amount of friction ever measured on a fly line.