RIO Elite Skagit Max Launch Shooting Head Smooth casting Skagit heads, perfectly balanced for the appropriate sink tips Built with RIO's exceptionally slick, durable SlickCast coating Ultra-low stretch ConnectCore Taper designed to perfectly match typical Skagit tips for exceptionally smooth energy transfer from head to tip to fly Sophisticated body design and taper gives long flight times and effortless distance Complete series of heads with varying lengths and small size increments RIO Skagit Max Launch heads deliver the power needed to cast large flies and sinking tips more elegantly than ever before. The unique weight distribution deeply loads rods for long, powerful casts, while the refined taper design generates incredibly smooth loops which transition seamlessly from head to tip to fly. 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 400gr | 6wt Aqua/Blue 23ft (7m) Float 425gr | 6wt Aqua/Blue 23ft (7m) Float 450gr | 6/7wt Aqua/Blue 23ft (7m) Float 475gr | 7wt Aqua/Blue 23ft (7m) Float 500gr | 7wt Aqua/Blue 23ft (7m) Float 525gr | 7/8wt Aqua/Blue 23ft (7m) Float 550gr | 8wt Aqua/Blue 23ft (7m) Float 575gr | 8wt Aqua/Blue 24ft (7.3m) Float 600gr | 8/9wt Aqua/Blue 24ft (7.3m) Float 625gr | 9wt Aqua/Blue 24ft (7.3m) Float 650gr | 9wt Aqua/Blue 25ft (7.6m) Float 675gr | 9/10wt Aqua/Blue 25ft (7.6m) Float 700gr | 10wt Aqua/Blue 25ft (7.6m) Float 725gr | 10/11wt Aqua/Blue 25ft (7.6m) Float 750gr | 11wt Aqua/Blue 25ft (7.6m) Float

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 Powerflex Ultra Shooting Line is an excellent shooting line for anglers using Skagit or Scandi style shooting heads. It features an extremely tough outer coating, over a medium stiff Powerflex core that shoots with unbelievable ease for ultra long casts, has greatly increased durability and ensures tangle-free performance, cast after cast. The line's ultra-slick SlickCast coating floats high on the surface, allowing for reduced drag and making it easy to shoot. Bullet proof welded loops on each end make it fast and easy. The front loop is larger than the back loop to changes shooting head easy and quickly. Length: 30.5m

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)

A super hard, slick finish oval-shaped nylon shooting line, with no memory after being stretched and an extremely low coefficient of friction for long distance casts. 25 lb: blue35 lb: orange44 lb: red50 lb: green Length: 35 m