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Classic / Full Frame

TROUT 6/7/8

TROUT 6/7/8

$450.00
$450.00

Classic aesthetics with modern performance. Drawing inspiration from the historic Sage 500 series reels, the Modern Classics collection introduces reels designed for the angler longing for a nod to the past. A romantic appeal to designs and colors that reflect a classic feel of old yet packed with performance features that will assure you'll never lose that fish of a lifetime.

While honoring our heritage with a full-frame design, narrow profile, and classic styling, the backbone of the TROUT reel is our proven One Revolution, Sealed Carbon System (SCS) drag. The heart of the series is the 4/5/6 which will balance perfectly with the majority of all-around trout rods. The 2/3/4 is ideal for small trout rods and the larger 6/7/8 is a great option for bigger trout setups or light salmon/steelhead duty.

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  • Model:
    TROUT 6/7/8
  • Color:
    Bronze
  • Diameter:
    3 13/16in
  • Weight:
    7 1/8oz
  • Capacity:
    WF8 + 150yds/20lb
  • Width:
    1 3/8in
  • SKU:
    32-7300R67801
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TROUT

Overview

Classic aesthetics with modern performance. Drawing inspiration from the historic Sage 500 series reels, the Modern Classics collection introduces reels designed for the angler longing for a nod to the past. A romantic appeal to designs and colors that reflect a classic feel of old yet packed with performance features that will assure you'll never lose that fish of a lifetime. While honoring our heritage with a full-frame design, narrow profile, and classic styling, the backbone of the TROUT reel is our proven One Revolution, Sealed Carbon System (SCS) drag. The heart of the series is the 4/5/6 which will balance perfectly with the majority of all-around trout rods. The 2/3/4 is ideal for small trout rods and the larger 6/7/8 is a great option for bigger trout setups or light salmon/steelhead duty. Classic – now with smoother, more consistent, and reliable performance.

TROUT

Features

TROUT

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SCS Drag

Machined and anodized aluminum One Revolution Drag Knob with 20 numbers and 40 detented settings

Large arbor for fast line pick-up

Concave, ported arbor for greater strength and capacity

Machined aluminum full frame construction

Minimal porting for classic look and heavier balance

Machined and anodized aluminum hub and ergonomic handle

Easy conversion from left- to right-hand retrieve

Neoprene and embroidered ballistic nylon reel case

Colors: Bronze, Stealth/Silver

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

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Screw tight spool lock with knurled lock nut for extra grip

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Large arbor for fast line pick-up; Concave arbor for greater strength and capacity

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Machined and anodized aluminum hub with Easy conversion from left to right hand retrieve

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SEALED CARBON SYSTEM DRAG

With its smooth engagement and consistent, dependable, and repeatable pressure, our SCS Drag allows you to fish with confidence knowing your tippet is protected. 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.
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EXCLUSIVE USA CARBON

Our drags discs are made with proprietary, high-grade US made carbon, the same material used in the brakes of jets and F1 race cars. We utilize carbon drag systems because we recognize it is the most efficient material for dissipating extreme heat without wear. Unlike alternative drag components such as cork or plastic, or even polymers like Delrin® and Rulon®, carbon does not compress, deteriorate, melt, or burn. It allows us to create compact drag systems that are high performance, stable, durable, and repeatable.
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ONE REVOLUTION DRAG KNOB

Numbered settings, detents, and audible clicks help you take the guesswork out of setting your preferred control level. Our SCS Drag is hand-calibrated for precision and consistency, allowing for repeatable settings and confidence in your adjustments. The easy switch between decreased tension for stripping and increased pressure for fighting fish makes for more time fishing and less time setting drag.

Overall rating: 4.918919 / 5 from 37 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The TROUT 6/7/8 fly reel combines classic aesthetics with modern performance, praised for its quality finish and smooth drag system. Customers appreciate its value and suitability for various trout and salmon setups.

Summary topics

  • Classic Aesthetics: 26%
  • Drag System: 42%
  • Quality and Value: 75%

Review topics: ["quality","looks","design","reel","feel","drag","line","sage","balance","trout"].

Review highlights

  • "Looks great, perfect balance, great drag." — Erik S.
  • "Very nice traditional look with modern drag system" — William B.
  • "Excellent quality fly reels also the drag system are topnotch and stylish looks," — Lawrence B.

Reviews

Beautiful reel in a needed weight range

"I love that Sage made a slightly heavier reel that helps set the fulcrum point on the rod right above the grip. That balance point assists in fully loading a rod like the R8 Classic and helps make casting it fluid and effortless. The drag has a nice adjustability range without being too aggressive for light tippets. The lowest drag setting does not allow line to spin off the reel. Lastly, it is a beautiful old-school design in a day when supper-light reels look too industrial from my taste. If it fits your budget, this is an all round excellent choice."

— Mark (5/5)

Great Reel

"Everything you need and want in a reel. Love it."

— Tim B. (5/5)

Solid little reel, perfect on my 4wt.

"This is a beautiful little reel that feel s very solid for its size. I chose it for the durability of a full frame design. As long it holds up over time ( and I assume it will!), I'll be buying some larger versions in the future."

— David M. (5/5)

Great

"Balance is exceptional drag is good Looks amazing. All in all it is a good package deal I’ve used it 10 times already. A few salmon and leaving today for a lake trout trip. I am confident it will work as needed."

— Andrew N. (5/5)

New sage rod

"Fantastic action"

— Glenn W. (5/5)

"Ive been wanting this reel for about a year now and am so happy that its finally here!! It’s absolutely beautiful! I usually hust buy ross reels but i had to have this one!"

— Kip (5/5)

Awesome reel for trout of all sizes

"On my first outing with this reel I got into over half a dozen fish, two of them peeled line and fought pretty hard. This reel feels smooth as silk and has a good sized arbour for keeping up to hot fish. Highly recommend for any trout fishing endeavour"

— Will S. (5/5)

Perfect experience!!

"Perfect experience!!"

— Brian S. (5/5)

Sage is Quality

"Excellent reel ! Exceptional quality as we all expect and appreciate from Sage. AAA+++"

— Judah O. (5/5)

Not sure

"This is a nice reel just not sure it is priced right. Seems little expensive for what it is. What I was impressed with was the shipping. I ordered this in the morning out on the joe sitting in my trailer over my starlink internet connection and it arrived the next day at the house. These days that is impressive."

— Tim H. (4/5)

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