Best Sage Fishing Reels in 2026

SPECTRUM C: Multi-purpose fly reels built to cover the entire range of freshwater and saltwater fly fishing applications from Brook Trout to Tarpon.

SCS DRAG SYSTEM: Proprietary high-grade US made carbon easily and repeatedly handles high pressure and quickly dissipates the kinetic energy of that running fish into thermal energy. Tailored configurations allow us to create specific drag systems for each model, size, and fishing application, and the entire system itself is sealed to keep out water, sand, grit, and salt.

ONE REVOLUTION DRAG KNOB: Numbered settings, detents, and audible clicks help you take the guesswork out of setting your preferred control level. The easy switch between decreased tension for stripping and increased pressure for fighting fish makes for more time fishing and less time setting drag.

SPECTRUM C: Multi-purpose fly reels built to cover the entire range of freshwater and saltwater fly fishing applications from Brook Trout to Tarpon.

SCS DRAG SYSTEM: Proprietary high-grade US made carbon easily and repeatedly handles high pressure and quickly dissipates the kinetic energy of that running fish into thermal energy. Tailored configurations allow us to create specific drag systems for each model, size, and fishing application, and the entire system itself is sealed to keep out water, sand, grit, and salt.

ONE REVOLUTION DRAG KNOB: Numbered settings, detents, and audible clicks help you take the guesswork out of setting your preferred control level. The easy switch between decreased tension for stripping and increased pressure for fighting fish makes for more time fishing and less time setting drag.

SPECTRUM C: Multi-purpose fly reels built to cover the entire range of freshwater and saltwater fly fishing applications from Brook Trout to Tarpon.

SCS DRAG SYSTEM: Proprietary high-grade US made carbon easily and repeatedly handles high pressure and quickly dissipates the kinetic energy of that running fish into thermal energy. Tailored configurations allow us to create specific drag systems for each model, size, and fishing application, and the entire system itself is sealed to keep out water, sand, grit, and salt.

ONE REVOLUTION DRAG KNOB: Numbered settings, detents, and audible clicks help you take the guesswork out of setting your preferred control level. The easy switch between decreased tension for stripping and increased pressure for fighting fish makes for more time fishing and less time setting drag.

SPECTRUM C: Multi-purpose fly reels built to cover the entire range of freshwater and saltwater fly fishing applications from Brook Trout to Tarpon.

SCS DRAG SYSTEM: Proprietary high-grade US made carbon easily and repeatedly handles high pressure and quickly dissipates the kinetic energy of that running fish into thermal energy. Tailored configurations allow us to create specific drag systems for each model, size, and fishing application, and the entire system itself is sealed to keep out water, sand, grit, and salt.

ONE REVOLUTION DRAG KNOB: Numbered settings, detents, and audible clicks help you take the guesswork out of setting your preferred control level. The easy switch between decreased tension for stripping and increased pressure for fighting fish makes for more time fishing and less time setting drag.

Sealed carbon System (SCS) drag keeps out water, sand, Grit, and salt

One Revolution drag knob with numbered and detented settings

Large arbor for fast line pick-up, concave arbor for greater strength and capacity

Sealed carbon System (SCS) drag keeps out water, sand, Grit, and salt

One Revolution drag knob with numbered and detented settings

Large arbor for fast line pick-up, concave arbor for greater strength and capacity

Each Reel comes packaged with a Rio Euro Nymph Shorty - The line is not on the reel

Full Frame

The ESN reel comes in one size, containing 3 interchangeable accessory weights (1/2oz, 1oz, and 1 1/2oz), and is appropriate for dialing in any Euro Nymphing setup on the market.

SPARE SPOOL: Extra spool for Sage Spectrum C Series fly fishing reel.

Sealed carbon System (SCS) drag keeps out water, sand, Grit, and salt

One Revolution drag knob with numbered and detented settings

Large arbor for fast line pick-up; concave, ported arbor for greater strength and capacity, ergonomic handle

3/4 and 5/6 reels come with a 100 yard spool of 20lb Rio Dacron Backing - backing is not on the reel

7/8 and 9/10 reels come with a 200 yard spool of 20lb Rio Dacron Backing - backing is not on the reel

Machined and anodized aluminum One Revolution Drag Knob with numbered and detented settings

One Revolution Drag Knob with 20 numbers and 39 detented settings

Ultra-Large arbor for the fastest line pick-up

Concave, ported arbor for greater strength and capacity

One Revolution Drag Knob with numbered and detente settings

Large arbor for fast line pick-up

Concave arbor for greater strength and capacity

SPECTRUM C: Multi-purpose fly reels built to cover the entire range of freshwater and saltwater fly fishing applications from Brook Trout to Tarpon.

SCS DRAG SYSTEM: Proprietary high-grade US made carbon easily and repeatedly handles high pressure and quickly dissipates the kinetic energy of that running fish into thermal energy. Tailored configurations allow us to create specific drag systems for each model, size, and fishing application, and the entire system itself is sealed to keep out water, sand, grit, and salt.

ONE REVOLUTION DRAG KNOB: Numbered settings, detents, and audible clicks help you take the guesswork out of setting your preferred control level. The easy switch between decreased tension for stripping and increased pressure for fighting fish makes for more time fishing and less time setting drag.

One Revolution Drag Knob with numbered and detente settings

Large arbor for fast line pick-up

Concave arbor for greater strength and capacity

THERMO FLY REEL: Heavy duty fly fishing reel for big game flats fishing and bluewater behemoths. That lifetime tarpon, monster trevally, or massive shark could come into sight at any second, and for the angler targeting these big game fish, knowing your tackle can handle the fight is paramount.

POWERFUL DRAG: With the stopping power to keep a Giant Trevally out of the reef and the smoothness and endurance to outlast a blue marlin, the THERMO’s robust heat dissipating SCS drag, rigid frame, and burly feature set will have you covered like never before.

ONE REVOLUTION DRAG KNOB: 20 numbered settings, 39 detents, and audible clicks help you take the guesswork out of setting your preferred control level. The easy switch between decreased tension for stripping and increased pressure for fighting fish makes for more time fishing and less time setting drag.

One Revolution Drag Knob with numbered and detented settings

Large arbor for fast line pick-up

Concave arbor for greater strength and capacity