Sage Spey II Fly Reel - The new sage Spey II Reels are the result of 40 years of designing, fishing, and tinkering combined with an enduring passion of Spey fishing for anadromous species. During that period, Sage have 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, sage have determined the very specific demands that modern Spey anglers place on their reels and taken this information and applied it to the new Spey II Reels .

Internally, Sage Spey II Reels utilise 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 the design process as Sage updated model sizing to better align with matching Spey rods and they 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

Sage Spey II Reels are built on the foundation of the Sage longstanding Sealed Carbon System (SCS) Drag and improved upon with two key evolutions: newly formulated O-ring seals, and custom dual-clickers. The drag systems are sealed by 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. Sage 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 II 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.

Sage Spey II Fly Reel

• 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 II Fly Reel Spec:

• Spey II #5/6/7 - Diameter 3.94” - Width 1.69” - Weight 9.44 oz - Capacity 550gr Skagit Head + 100ft SL + 150 yds/20lb
• Spey II #6/7/8 - Diameter 4.19” - Width 1.75” - Weight 10.31 oz - Capacity 600gr Skagit Head + 100ft SL + 150 yds/30lb
• Spey II #8/9/10 - Diameter 4.56” - Width 1.81” - Weight 11.25 oz - Capacity 725gr Skagit Head + 100ft SL + 200 yds/30lb
• 2 colours
  • Black
  • Granite

Note: If you can’t find what you are looking for here, we may have it in our tackle store. Please give us a call on 01968 672877 or drop us an email to sales@fishersdirect.com and one of our team would be happy to check for you.