SAGE X SPEY
The new Two-Handed X rods let you experience the remarkable benefits of KonneticHD Technology through access to the more powerful lower sections of the rod, allowing for easier and more efficient load carry through the casting stroke. The shaft’s significantly enhanced recovery and crisper tip stop optimize line speed to deliver long, smooth casts. The decreased vertical movement and vibrations in the blank result in a more accurate and efficient presentation.
FEATURES:
- KonneticHD Technology®
- Black Spruce blank color
- Dark Green thread wraps with Metallic Grey trim wraps
- Fuji ceramic stripper guides
- Hard chromed snake guides and tip-top
- Stealth Black anodized aluminum reel seat, down-locking on Spey models, up-locking on Switch models.
- Integrated hidden hook keeper in reel seat on Switch models.
- Laser etched line weight on slide band
- Super Plus fore grip and rear grip
- Black rod bag with Titanium logo and Black Spruce model tag
- Evergreen powder coated aluminum rod tube with Sage medallion
- Handcrafted on Bainbridge Island, USA
ROD DESCRIPTIONS:
Spey
X 6120-4 12’ 4pc 6wt: Ideally suited for a multitude of steelhead, light salmon and big trout duty. A really good choice for the brace rod below the #8 that everyone owns. A Deschutes favorite along with a Tierra del Fuego small rod.
- Line Match: RIO Scandi 390, Skagit Max 450, Skagit Max Short 475, Short Head Spey 6/7
- Reel Match: Sage 3210, Hardy Perfect 3 7/8", Abel Switch, Bauer CFX 5
X 7120-4 12’ 4pc 7wt: All-purpose #7 Weight for the Pacific Rim and beyond. Everything from Steelhead, Giant Rainbows to Tierra del Fuego browns are all on the menu for this stellar performer.
- Line Match: RIO Scandi 480, Skagit Max 550, Skagit Max Short 575, Short Head Spey 7/8
- Reel Match: Sage 3210, Hardy Marquis Salmon 1, Abel Switch
X 7130-4 13’ 4pc 7wt: A Stealheader’s Choice, be it Oregon or Washington here’s your stick. Travel with Confidence knowing that you’re sitting in the “just right” Length and Line weight for both winter and summer endeavors. At 13’ you’ll cast distance with ease yet in the canopy it’ll still work flawlessly. Step on in, the water’s ready.
- Line Match: Skagit Max 550, Scandi 510, Short Head Spey 7/8, Mid Head Spey 7/8
- Reel Match: Sage 3210, Hardy Marquis Salmon 2, Abel Spey, Bauer CFX6
X 7140-4 14’ 4pc 7wt: The casters delight 7wt has arrived. Given the popularity of the 7wt spey rod throughout the Pacific Rim it is only fitting to bring this long anticipated rod to the steelhead theater. No longer will you wonder if you could have just reached another 10’. Dial the distance and cast…summer runs beware.
- Line Match: Skagit Max Long 525, Scandi 510, Mid Head Spey 7/8, Long Head Spey 7/8
- Reel Match: Sage 3210, Hardy Perfect 4", Abel Spey, Bauer CFX6
X 8120-4 12’ 4pc 8wt: Super tactical spey rod. From Kings in Alaska to winter runs on the Sol Duc to tight casting quarters on the North Umpqua. This is an ideal 2nd rod for winter spey enthusiasts. Don’t be fooled by the 12’ length, long casts come surprisingly easy with minimal effort.
- Line Match: RIO Scandi 510, Skagit Max 600, Skagit Max Short 625, Short Head Spey 8/9
- Reel Match: Sage 3210, Hardy Perfect 4", Abel Spey, Bauer CFX6
X 8130-4 13’ 4pc 8wt: From the Umpqua to the Babine this is an ideal all around spey rod as we’ve seen in years. No stone shall be unturned as you take the river step by step and ultimately by storm. In addition to steelhead this will prove a versatile 8wt from TDF to Western Alaska (Kings).
- Line Match: Skagit Max 600, Scandi 520, Short Head Spey 8/9, Mid Head Spey 8/9
- Reel Match: Sage 3210, Hardy Marquis Salmon 2, Abel Spey, Bauer CFX6
X 8140-4 14’ 4pc 8wt: Big Water, BC Fall Performer. When the Skagit Re-Opens to be sure, this will be the stick you want. Never before has a rod this light weight with such stunning capability been available. Uncharted Ground will soon turn to uncharted casts as you cover runs like never before.
- Line Match: Skagit Max Long 575, Scandi 520, Mid head Spey 8/9, Long Head Spey 8/9
- Reel Match: Sage 3210, Hardy Perfect 4", Abel Spey, Bauer CFX6
X 9120-4 12’ 4pc 9wt: King Salmon are nervous everywhere. From Bristol Bay to Chile the King Tamer is fixing to travel, Divide and conquer. Not since 1990 going back many years has this caliber/length of Spey rod been available. Ideally suited for king salmon but equally at home in wind swept TDF this rod is soon to be the traveling angler’s close companion.
- Line Match: Skagit Max 650, Skagit Max Short 650, Skagit I-Flight 650, Scandi 610
- Reel Match: Sage 3210, Hardy Marquis Salmon 2, Abel Spey, Bauer CFX6
Switch
X 6110-4 11’ 4pc 6wt: The all-around Northwest performer, from the beaches of Puget Sound coupled with summer run pursuits from the Rogue to the Stilly. Long overhead casts transcend to spey style techniques covering both nymph and swing fishing. The versatility of this rod will earmark this as a Northwest favorite.
- Reel Match: Sage 3280, Abel Switch
- Line Matches:
- General Spey: Skagit Max Short 450
- Tight Quarters Spey: Skagit Max Short 450
- Beach/Lake: RIO Cold Water Outbound WF-7/I, RIO Coastal Quickshooter 7-I
- Focused Nymph Fishing: RIO Switch Chucker #6, RIO Switch 6/7
X 7110-4 11’ 4pc 7wt: For those in pursuit of Steelhead, outsized Sea Run Dollies, big Alaskan Rainbows along with TDF Browns this rod is a true trout/anadromous cross over, “the .30-06 of switch”.
- Reel Match: Sage 3280, Abel Switch, Hardy Salmon 1
- Line Matches:
- General Spey: Skagit Max Short 500, RIO Scandi 460.
- Tight Quarters Spey: RIO Skagit Max Short 500
- Beach/Lake: RIO Cold Water Outbound WF-8-F/I, RIO Coastal Quickshooter 8-I
- Focused Nymph Fishing: RIO Switch Chucker #7, RIO Switch Line 7/8
X 8110-4 11’ 4pc 8wt: A true Anadromous performer, the 8116-4 is ideal for Alaskan rainbows, Steelhead and Silvers alike. Couple this as a true “double threat” switch rod covering such diverse environments as Oregon’s Rogue one day and the Umpqua the next. The TDF crowd has its Sea Run Brown rod; along with a wide range summer run and Alaska cross over stick.
- Reel Match: Sage 3280, Abel Switch
- Line Matches:
- General Spey: Skagit Max Short 550 (can combine with Medium M.O.W. Floating Tip for nymph fishing), RIO Scandi 480
- Tight Quarters Spey: Skagit Max Short 550
- Beach/Lake: Outbound Cold Water WF-9-F/I, Coastal Quckshooter XP WF-9-I
- Focused Nymph Fishing: RIO Switch Chucker #8, RIO Switch Line 8/9
KONNETIC HD
FROM HAND TO FLY – HD GIVES YOU MORE.
KonneticHD Technology is the next era in performance graphite rods. Optimizing our graphite-to-resin ratio, we have created a higher density (HD) fiber composite, resulting in lighter, stronger blanks which deliver unmatched recovery, energy transfer, and line/loop control. Building upon proprietary construction techniques developed for Konnetic Technology, KonneticHD gives us an elevated platform to achieve new levels in rod design.
- New proprietary graphite/resin composite developed through exclusive partnerships.
- Advanced high density (HD) fiber positioning, enhanced laminate characteristics, and optimized manufacturing techniques increase composite modulus while maintaining durability.
- KonneticHD creates amplified strength-to-weight and stiffness-to-weight ratios as needed within the rod blank.
- Optimized fiber-to-fiber energy transfer along the length of the blank minimizes both lateral and medial vibrations, delivering accuracy in an easy loading blank with quick recovery, a crisp tip stop, and enhanced line feel for complete loop control.
- The highest energy transferring material we have ever created, opening new doors for our R&D Team to experiment with construction techniques, taper designs, and action profiles.
