Leland on the Sage Click III Fly Fishing Reel
Old school fly fishing is about casting to selective trout on cool mornings, tying flies at camp 'til dawn, and palming a reel as a big brown takes you to the backing! Sage's new Click III Fly Reel,
Line 3-4 is a modern reel that has old schoolers in mind. It's beautifully machined and weighs an incredible 2 1/2 ounces so it'll balance perfectly with the lighter modern trout rods available in today's market. In addition to an ultra lightweight design, this attractive reel utilizes a durable rubber clicker for excellent sensitivity and a more traditional feel. It handles the light fly lines in your arsenal, so rig up your favorite 3- or 4-weight and get after those trout and smallmouths like the old school angler you are! Gearing up to a cutting edge fly reel doesn't mean you've got to give up your old school style.
Leland on Specifications
The
perfect reel for big-fish-seeking old schoolers. At an unreal
2 1/2 ounces in weight, it balances perfectly with your favorite modern trout rod. Finely machined of durable aluminum, its truly
innovative design was devised with the help of sophisticated computer software to optimize the reel's structural performance. The clicker is constructed of beefy rubber and is designed to reduce tip contact resulting in reduced wear over time. From its comfortable handle to its curved arbor design, Sage's Click III is a
rock solid,
reliable, and
attractive reel. It comes with a specially tailored neoprene protective case to protect a hard-as-nails bronze anodized finish.
Specifications:
- Line Weights: 3-4
- Line + Yards of Backing: DT-4-F + 100 #12
- Weight: 2 1/2 oz
- Machined Aircraft Aluminum
- Ultra lightweight construction
- Design offers excellent small rod balance
- Utilizes reversible clicker for excellent sensitivity
- Clicker adjustment knob to dial in line tension
- Wide clicker and gear teeth to minimize tip contact pressure, resulting in less wear on the clicker itself
- Curved arbor for increased backing capacity and rigidity
- Spool and frame designed to minimize weight and maximize rigidity
- Handle shaped for comfort and grip
- Bronze anodization
- Protective neoprene case
- Design: the perfect lightweight reel, specially designed to balance with the lightweight trout rods on today's market
Leland on the Sage 2009 Reel Program
Sage, known as the
top producer of world class fly rods, has made a serious push in fly reel design and manufacturing for the 2009 season. With an
impressive line of 6 different reel series, fly anglers now have access to a fantastic selection of reels in all fishing categories and at all price points. With
race car designs,
heavy duty drag systems, and durable, yet lightweight frames and spools
across the board, Sage has perfected the high performance fly reel.
Sage's Research and Development team is
second to none
and their razor's edge in-house testing facility gives these
accomplished engineers the freedom to play with myriad designs
throughout the development process. Prior to production, a reel design
is built, tested, re-tested, and tested again ... on highly
sophisticated computer software programs to streamline the process and optimize materials science and strength to performance ratios.
The 2009 Reel Program from Sage was centered on a
tenacious desire
develop and deliver reels that live up to the Sage rod legacy. The new
series of Sage Reels consists of a whopping 24 models, all designed with
innovation and solid reliability
in mind. These reels have been tested hard both in the R&D lab by
Sage's own Materials Scientists and Engineers and in the field by
hard-working professional fly fishing guides.
The result is a cohesive group of
top notch fly fishing reels to fit any anger's need.
Whether it's the sweet outgoing click of a relatively simple yet robust
Click Series for your favorite Sierra trout rod or a the tight repeatability of the monster sealed graphite drag on a
6000 Series for your Florida Keys tarpon outfit, Sage fly reels comfortably exceed the demands modern anglers put on their gear
Leland on the Sage Click III Fly Reel, Line 3-4
At Leland, we love
traveling the world in search of adventure and fly fishing, but we also understand that you don't always have to travel very far to find a fish with fight!
Some of our favorite "secret fishing spots" are in the valleys of Sonoma and Napa Counties in Northern California. Small ponds and streams run through much of the ranch and farmland for which these scenic areas are known (some of the world's most famous vineyards even have
great fishing opportunities for those lucky enough to gain access). We've got our
special spots and we know you've got yours.
That's why we recommend Sage's new Click III Fly Reel, Line 3-4 -- it's perfect for those days when nothing but a trip to the local no-name spring creek will satisfy. This reel
balances stunningly with today's ultra light trout rods and is
durable enough to survive a fight with the biggest and most energetic trout in your favorite river. With beautiful and
precise machining, a hard-as-nails
bronze anodized finish, and a hard rubber clicker, this smart reel is bound to be a
classic. At just
2 1/2 ounces in weight it is extremely light and won't hold you down when you're playing that big brown from across the bank. So slip this little beauty in its specially designed neoprene protective case! It's time to sneak away from the office for a day at the stream!
Leland on Sage
Sage has been as
committed to performance
and innovation as any fly rod manufacturer in the world. Their
dedication to research and development has produced some of the finest
fly fishing rods ever conceived. Models like the XP and RPLX helped
put Sage in a class reserved for only the best manufacturers. And many
argue models like the Xi2 and the
Z-Axis have sent more than a few companies scurrying to catch up.
Sage,
under the guise of company founder Don Green, has been pushing the
envelope with state of the art materials from the moment the company
opened it's doors in 1980.
Sage was the first company to incorporate the use of IM6 (Graphite II)
graphite in their fly rods. Through out the years Sage's use of
graphite evolved, from graphite II and then to graphite III, and
finally graphite IV. Today, all their high-end rods contain Graphite
IIIe, a blend of both graphite III and IV. To date, graphite IIIe has
the highest strength to weight ratio on the market. From the outset,
the
company's goal has been to
create rods that generate high line speeds.
As thousands of Sage owners will attest, the design of their rods
enables the fisherman to have extraordinary line control. Casting a
Sage fly rod means placing your fly where you want it, not where you
hope it goes.
In 1994 Sage brought in
Jerry Siem
to take over rod development and design. Siem, a Minnesota native, has
been responsible for the development of the XP, SLT and Xi2. These fly
rods quickly found themselves on rivers, streams, and flats all over
the world. They are characterized as
exceptional casting rods
that allow both the novice and the expert to enjoy them tremendously.
With the advent of the TCR in 2003, then Xi2 in 2004 and now the
Z-Axis, Jerry has raised the bar for what is known as "fast action
rods". Sage has nine separate rod lines (excluding their impressive
Spey rods),
encompassing the spectrum of applications.
Located on
Bainbridge Island, Washington. Sage was once a company composed of less than ten people, and has now grown to
over 130 employees.
All of the rods in the Sage line are manufactured under the same roof.
On average, it takes thirty-five days and over one hundred separate
hand steps to produce a single rod. All Sage fly rods come with an
unconditional lifetime warranty.
Sage on Click Series Fly Reels
Ah, the beauty of simplicity. Our ultra-light Click Series reels represent the ideal combination of modern design and straightforward function for times with a drag system is just unnecessary weight. Based on the popular 3000 Click Series, Click reels feature a smooth new gear and clicker system to cushion delicate tippets and prevent overruns. Minimalists everywhere will appreciate the stealthy anti-glare bronze finish and clean lines.
Sage on Sage
It all began over 20 years ago on a little island nestled in the shadow of the Olympic Mountains...
Founded in 1980
by legendary rod designer Don Green, Sage was created with one idea in
mind - to build the world's finest performance fly rods. Using
world-class materials and years of experience gained while working with
Fenwick and Grizzly rod companies, Don revolutionized the fly fishing
world.
When Sage started business on Bainbridge Island it was first known as Winslow Rod Company,
and although the name quickly changed to Sage, the location on
Bainbridge Island is still the same even today. Originally it had six
employees and about 1,500 square feet of manufacturing space. Today it
has grown to 130 employees working in a 30,000 square foot space.
At Sage, every piece of angling equipment we make is designed, tested and hand built with one goal in mind: Maximum fishability.
It's a term we came up with a few years back to describe the kind of
performance that helps you cast better, fish more effectively and have
more fun. In short, every Sage rod, reel and line is specifically
designed to help you make the most of your precious time on the water.
When you purchase something with the Sage name on it, you get a lot more than just a great product. You get access to the finest customer service
in the industry, including our famously fast turnaround on warranty
repairs, real person-to-person phone support on the Sage Techline and a
worldwide network of the best dealers in the business. Whether you're
just getting started or you're a seasoned pro, we're here to help.
When
we say Sage products are made by and for anglers, we're not kidding.
From Team Sage and our Sage Advisory Staff to our industry-leading
guide program and active support of numerous angling and conservation
organizations, we feel fortunate to work and fish with some of the
finest people around. Welcome to the community-it's a good one, and we're extremely proud to be a part of it.
Sage on Fly Fishing
Remember when you got so excited you couldn’t sleep the night before fishing? Or how your hands shook with anticipation trying to rig up? Or the hopes held in a morning’s thrilling first cast?
Of course, after a lifetime of fishing, it’s awfully easy to become jaded. Tales of huge fish in exotic destinations
are a long way from the kid who, fearing he’d sleep past dawn, lay on
his back in the tent, holding tennis shoes above his face. In the
unlikely event he should actually drift off, the shoes would bounce off
his head to wake him. And that was just to catch first light at the
local bluegill pond.
In the soul of every angler
lives the kind of fun we felt as kids. It’s what keeps our love for
fishing alive. A psychologist might say we’re harboring some kind of
Peter Pan complex, but for us, it’s what fly fishing is really all
about. It might also explain why people are always asking anglers when
they plan to “grow up.”
We feel the same kind of excitement
about introducing our new Z-Axis rods. We knew it wouldn’t be easy to
replace our much-loved XP line, but after spending the last three years
in deep R&D, we are positively giddy about these rods. When the
people who work here start fighting over who gets to fish the
prototypes, well, you know you’re on to something.
We’d also like to introduce you to J.D. Love and Brian Horsley, who provide the kind of on-the-water-every-day input that’s essential to creating rods with maximum fishability.
J.D. and Brian are “serious” anglers, but even after decades of
guiding, both retain a kid’s excitement about fishing. Our kind of
people. Whether you last felt the anticipation that leads to sleepless
nights and shaking hands a week ago or a lifetime ago, may you
experience it again in the upcoming season. When are we going to grow
up...Hopefully never. See you out there."
