Sage Spectrum C Fly Fishing Reel with Rio Backing review and price compare 2025

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Product overview

Brand	Sage Fly Fishing
Material	Nylon, Aluminum
Color	Black
Handle Material	Aluminum

product features

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
Large arbor for fast line pick-up
Neoprene and embroidered ballistic nylon reel case

product description

Sage Spectrum C, Reel W/backing, Black, 3/4

product details

Package Dimensions ‏ : ‎ 5.24 x 5.16 x 3.11 inches; 11.04 Ounces
Date First Available ‏ : ‎ June 5, 2020
Manufacturer ‏ : ‎ Sage Fly Fishing
ASIN ‏ : ‎ B089QT8CMN

important information

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Questions about Sage Spectrum C Fly Fishing Reel with Rio Backing

Is this a left or right hand retrieve?

Answer: Set up as a left hand retrieve (for right handed fisherman). Easy switch to right hand retrieve.

Answer: Both. Adjustable to whichever you prefer.

What size reel would you recommend to pair with a 6 wt rio chucker line for steelhead?

Answer: 5/6 wt

Just out of curiosity, what color backing comes with the reel?

Answer: I received a yellow backing with my reel.

Answer: Green

Answer: Yellow

Answer: Neon yellow

Puedo pedir el backing de 30 libras?

In q and a there is an answer that states "chiner" as and answer to where it is made. sage is based in washington state. are these not made there?

Answer: Nope...not there. These are made in Korea...or at least that's what the label on the reel's foot states.

Is the drag sealed?

Answer: Yes it is.

How many yards are recommended for this reel of 30lb Rio Dacron Backing?

Answer: 100

What is the warranty on this reel?

Answer: Sage shows to have a lifetime warranty. However, you’ll have to pay a small service fee, plus shipping. It’s worth it!

Where is this reel made

Answer: It's made in (South) Korea, not China.

Answer: Chiner

Product reviews of Sage Spectrum C Fly Fishing Reel with Rio Backing

Chad Prenatt : Solid value

Great drag, nice reel.

Jeff Stewart : Great value

I've been very impressed with the Sage Spectrum C reel. I bought it to fish stripers and albies. It is a well designed and quality reel. I'd gladly buy another.

Chad Prenatt : Solid value

Great drag, nice reel.

ALBEE : Great reel

Nice reel. Got size larger than needed. Recommend it

Chad Prenatt : Solid value

Great drag, nice reel.

Chad Prenatt : Solid value

Great drag, nice reel.

P. Morse : Great buy!!!

Great reel, looks great, smooth drag.

Koji S. : Two Reviews in One. Great reel, but cosmetic blemishes right out of the box.

There are two reviews I'd like to include. A review of the product itself, and a review of the seller. I'll state my reason for returning the product too.

Okay first of all, this fly reel is amazing. I ordered the 5/6wt, unboxed, and spooled up Rio WF5F with Rio Purple backing. I fished this on a TFO Axiom II and it paired well, even caught my PB Largemouth on the fly with this setup. So for that price, I was surprised that Sage even would sell a reel under $200. Drag tightens up well and it's very lightweight. So overall the reel itself is 5/5 for me, at this price point.

As for the seller, that's where I take away 2 stars. I wish there were more of a quality control on these intro level reels. Right out of the box I noticed a black spec on the inside of the reel seat, along with the cast grey aluminum with air bubbles underneath. It's mainly cosmetic and didn't affect the reel performance at all but coming from a company like Sage, you'd expect a pristine reel out of the box with no blemishes. Unfortunately, that was not the case with the reel I ordered, that's why I'm returning and hopefully I'll be able to find a seller that is local or a different seller on Amazon.

Roy T. Van Arsdall : Prompt, personal service

Reel was advertised with credit toward line. Called, and representative promptly answered, recommended best line for my needs. Delivery prompt, in time for my big trip. Thanks!

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