What Line weight (AFTM) means: The AFTM line weight (#1 to #15) tells you how heavy the fly line is. Rod, reel and line should share the same weight. Rule of thumb: #3–#5 for trout and grayling, #6–#7 for sea trout and streamers, #8–#10 for pike, salmon and saltwater.
Spectrum MAX Reel (chipotle Edition)
The SPECTRUM MAX is fully machined with cold forged, tempered 6061-T6 aluminum, housing SAGEs proven Sealed Carbon System (SCS) Drag. The MAX features a super rigid frame-to-spool connection, a widened palming rim, a large/vented arbor for high retrieve rate, and SAGEs One Revolution Drag Knob with 40 detented drag settings for adjustable and repeatable drag resolution. Finished with SAGEs Core Collection’s unique porting pattern and spoke aesthetic, the MAX will be your go-to reel for the full range of heavy duty fishing scenarios. Color: chipotle Edition Details SCS Drag One Revolution Drag Knob with numbered and detented settings Large arbor for fast line pick-up; Concave, ported arbor for greater strenth and capacity Ergonomic handle Quick-change spool mechanism Easy conversion from left- to right-hand retrieve Neoprene and embroidered ballistic nylon reel case Material Fully machined 6061-T6 aerospace grade aluminum Cold forged and tempered for superior strength and rigidity Hard anodized for surface protection and corrosion resistance Type Capacity Weight reel Reel diameter outside Spool width #5-6 WF-5-F & 200 yds (20lbs) Backing 156g 9,4cm 3,3cm #6-7 WF-7-F & 200yds (20lbs) Backing 161g 9,7cm 3,5cm #7-8 WF-8-F & 200yds (20lbs) Backing 213g 10,5cm 3,8cm #9-10 WF-10-F & 200yds (30lbs) Backing 241g 11,1cm 4,1cm #11-12 WF-12-F & 300yds (30lbs) Backing 266g 11,9cm 4,3cm SAGE SCS Sealed Carbon SystemIts silky-smooth inertia at start-up and consistent pressure protects tippets throughout battle, and the carbon drag itself is sealed to keep out water, sand, grit and salt. Plus, one size does not fit all; larger reels demand more carbon, so SAGE tailors their drags to fit specific reel sizes. Now you are never outmatched.
Fly Reels for Line Weights #10 and Above
Alongside choosing the right fly rod, it is important to select a fly reel suited to the waters you fish. We offer high-quality fly reels for all common line weights from the following manufacturers: SAGE, REDINGTON, TIBOR, TRAUN RIVER, DANIELSSON and HANAK.