We used to think that an 8-weight was the all-purpose spey rod to have in  the truck -- rigged and ready to go. That's no longer the case with the Sage Z-Axis 7136-4 Spey Fly Fishing Rod on the scene. It's a powerful 7-weight spey rod, and at 13’ 6” in length, it's fast and responsive action can do it all. Coupled with the efficiency of the short head RIO Skagit 450 line system, even a beginner can cast respectable distances and an expert can shoot this system a country mile, even with heavy sink tips and weighted flies! The Z-Axis 7136-4 Spey Rod is paired with the brand new Sage 6010 Drag Fly Reel, so you know there will be all the stopping power you need. Whether you fish for summer run surface action, mammoth B.C. steelhead, Argentinean browns, or Scandinavian Atlantic salmon, our Sage Elite Spey Outfit is the outfit to cover all the bases.

Specifications:

• Sage Z-Axis 7136-4 Spey Fly Fishing Rod
• Sage model 6010 Drag Fly Fishing Reel
• Rio Skagit VersiTip Kit, 450gr Fly Line
• Protective aluminum rod tube and neoprene and ballistic cloth reel case
• All lines, leaders and backing can be rigged by the expert Leland Team!
• If you'd like us to rig this fly fishing combo set-up, please indicate that in the comments field of our check-out!

Components

Sage Z-Axis Spey Rod 7136-4

Let’s put it this way: our boss, Josh, is a spey fanatic. He doesn’t even know how many spey rods he owns and uses, probably over sixty. Even so, he does know THIS: Z-Axis 7136-4 is his absolute FAVORITE, bar none. He claims he will now probably fish with nothing else. The length and weight are perfect for a range of casting styles, and this 4-piece powerhouse will travel anywhere and do just about anything. Sage’s G5 Graphite Technology has created a beautiful action that’s light in the hand with seemingly untapped power at your disposal anytime you need it. If you’re going to own only one, this is it.

Sage 6010 Drag Fly Reel

If you know what it's like to stand chest deep in cold water for hours on end, you're a steelhead junkie, and the Sage 6080 Drag Fly Reel can help you catch your fix! It's got tough drag but smooth start up when those big bucks head down river. The rocket-science (literally) designed Sage 6080 Drag Fly Reel is the perfect answer for stopping a blistering run and protecting terminal tackle throughout the fight. This elegantly machined aluminum reel is designed to handle the toughest conditions, stop the biggest fish, and last a lifetime.

RIO Skagit VersiTip Kit, 450gr Fly Line

The Skagit line is a new breed of spey lines with an easy casting short head designed for extra quick loading and carrying big flies and heavy sink tips. This is the easiest spey line to cast, making it great for novices, yet is incredibly efficient in the hands of an expert. This line makes it easy to shoot line great distances with a compact stroke and almost no backcast room!


Also included in this outfit are fly line backing, leader, and functional, protective aluminum rod tube and neoprene and ballistic cloth reel case so you can travel with your Sage Elite Spey Outfit anywhere; in the truck, on the plane, or on the trail.

Some anglers like to do their own rigging, but remember, Leland is a full-service fly shop. So if you'd like, we're happy to rig this outfit for you to our own very high standards. All connections between the leader, fly line, fly line backing, and fly reel will be assembled and tested for the greatest strength and lasting reliability before it arrives at your door, ready to fish, right out of the box. Please, in the "comments field" of the online order form, indicate that you would like this fly rod combo package rigged, and specify whether you reel with your left, or right hand. This rigging service, of course, is free to our customers and is one of the many services that we offer at Leland to go that extra mile, or kilometer, for you. Have fun fishing!