Freestone Reel

A few years ago we asked ourselves how we could make a good backing even better. After analysing the most important requirements for a backing we discovered that these were an even greater tensile strength - at a lower volume, a longer life, UV stability and very strong knot strength. We tested various materials and the breakthrough came when we combined a new braiding technique with a high performance thread. The result is the best backing that we know of. The main advantage is that even though it has a very small diameter, it has the quality to flatten out on the reel. This means no more cutting through itself! The tensile strength is 40 % higher, the diameter 35 % less than conventional backing and the fluorescent colour is easily visible. The tensile strength is 45 lbs (approx. 21 kg)! This may appear exorbitant to some Trout anglers but, even in this situation, our Super Backing does have the advantage of the fish feeling less water pressure on the line, during long runs and drills. When fly fishing for larger fish this advantage becomes even more apparent.

There are times when a fluorescent coloured backing is a great advantage. It is essential, especially when fighting very large species, to be able to track the path of a running fish. A coloured fluorescent backing helps you to do this.This is not only true for saltwater fly fishing, it also applies to Salmon, Pike, Steelhead and large Trout. A new production process has allowed us to produce a backing that, even when loaded tightly onto the spool, doesn‘t cut into the backing beneath it forming a weak spot. Fly rodders have praised good backing on many occasions, after all, on the day of the big catch a weak backing is the last thing you need! Length: 100 yds (91m)Strength: 20 lbs (9kg)Colour: pink

Every Poly Leader is equipped with two loops. Thus you can easily connect your leader with your fly line with loop-to-loop. Sink Rate Strength Length 4 cm/s (1.5 ips) 14 kg (30 lbs) 305 cm (10 ft) 10 cm/s (4 ips) 14 kg (30 lbs) 305 cm (10 ft) 18 cm/s (7 ips) 14 kg (30 lbs) 305 cm (10 ft)

Every Poly Leader is equipped with two loops. Thus you can easily connect your leader with your fly line with loop-to-loop. Sink Rate Strength Length 4 cm/s (1.5 ips) 14 kg (30 lbs) 305 cm (10 ft) 10 cm/s (4 ips) 14 kg (30 lbs) 305 cm (10 ft) 18 cm/s (7 ips) 14 kg (30 lbs) 305 cm (10 ft)

SAGE Trout Spey HD Featuring KonneticHD technology and a new fast action, the TROUT SPEY HD series of rods bring ease to lightweight spey techniques. Five rods from 10’3” to 11’3” excel with a variety of spey lines that are currently offered in 200-350gr sizes. The TROUT SPEY HD rods are primarily designed for spey casting as opposed to Switch rod style actions previously captured within Trout Spey category and features an action designed for skagit and scandi style casting techniques with trout appropriate sized flies. The TROUT SPEY HD action will improve upon the application with a more stable tip (a balance between stability and tippet protection) and a power adjustment to better handle Trout Spey specific lines currently on the market and the trend toward heavier lines. The added models in the series will give anglers more options to select appropriate sizes for their fishery (fly size, fish size, and environment), with a smaller 10’3” 3wt model designed to work well with the shorter spey heads that are extremely popular today. The two handed short-rod, short-head combination allows anglers to retrieve and fish flies much closer, opening up possibilities in tighter quarters and the ability to cover water more effectively. Undeniably Trout Focused, Undeniably Fun. Features and uses: Swinging flies for trout Tailored to the latest developments in Trout Spey lines Ease of casting streamers KonneticHD Technology Conifer blank color Dijon primary thread wraps with Tan trim wraps Tangle Free Fuji ceramic stripper guides Hard chromed snake guides and tip-top Vera wood insert with down-locking reel seat Super Plus full-wells cork handle with decorative composite accent rings Cork composite fighting butt Tan rod bag with Brown logo and model tag Tactical Green aluminum rod tube with Sage Medallion Recommened lines: 1109-4: InTouch Trout Spey 175gr w/6' Versitip 2109-4: InTouch Skagit Trout Spey VersiTip #2 3103-4: InTouch Skagit Trout Spey VersiTip #3 3110-4: InTouch Skagit Trout Spey VersiTip #3 4113-4: InTouch Skagit Trout Spey VersiTip #4 Model Grain Target Ready to fish Description Flies 1109-4 150-200 InTouch Trout Spey 175gr w/6' Versitip Pushing the limits of lightweight spey rods, this rod is perfect for casting softhackles and small lightly weighted streamers. Soft hackles, small streamers, unweighted 2109-4 200-250 InTouch Skagit Trout Spey VersiTip #2 The perfect tool that can cover nearly any application with reasonable fly size. The 2wt is perfect for the angler that is content casting soft hackles and moderately weighted flies or is looking for a rod that is more appropriately sized to the target fish. Soft hackles, small to medium streamers 1-2'' 3103-4 250-300 InTouch Skagit Trout Spey VersiTip #3 A shorter length rod that is perfectly tuned for 12'-16' skagit heads, allowing you to retrieve the fly further and closer to you on each presentation. Great for smaller/tighter streams. The shorter length/lighter-swing-weight is light enough for single hand casting strokes with a haul for added line speed and tighter loops in small quarters. Soft hackles, moderately weighted streamers 1-2'' 3110-3 250-300 InTouch Skagit Trout Spey VersiTip #3 The most versatile of the TROUT SPEY HD series. The 3110-4 will accommodate a large variety of fly lines as well as a variety of flies. If you're new to the Trout Spey category this is the rod of choice. Soft hackles,moderately weighted streamers 1-2'' 4113-4 300-350 InTouch Skagit Trout Spey VersiTip #4 The 4113-4 model is built for large and carnivorous trout and the larger flies used to get their attention. Power to cast larger streamers and leeches. Large streamers < 3''