The Sage R8 Spey rods are light and crisp and a joy to cast. We just returned from an exotic trip to Northern India chasing Golden Mahseer with the 8 weight versions of the R8 Spey. The R8 Spey rods were light as a feather but tough as nails when battling the tiger of the river.

No matter the size you choose, these four-piece Spey rods will be weapons worthy of many species of fish from steelhead to salmon to sea-run trout, to whatever other crazy species you seek.

6130-4 R8 SPEY:

When fishing classic wet flies and skaters, the 6130 is the ideal choice when paired with light scandi setups. Additionally, it’s plenty capable of fishing light sink-tips and moderately-weighted flies during midday sun. This is our most versatile lower-48 summer-run steelhead model - with plenty of power to cut through summer winds.

ACTION: Lightweight Line Speed

APPLICATION: Light-Duty Spey - Summer Steelhead - Dry line skaters - Grilse Atlantic Salmon

FISHERY: Deschutes, Klickitat, Rogue, Grande Ronde

TARGET LINES: Skagit 400-450 / Scandi 350-400 / Rec Skagit 425 Skagit Max Launch / Rec Scandi 380 Scandi Launch

7126-4 R8 SPEY:

At twelve and a half feet, the 7126 can fit into tight spots, but still has the power for turnover of sink-tips and heavy flies, and enough length to adequately control line once on the water. This is an agile rod for small and medium-sized rivers.

ACTION: Max Versatility

APPLICATION: Short-Length All-Around Spey - Small-Medium Water - Summer & Winter Steelhead - Light Atlantic & Pacific Salmon

FISHERY: Deschutes, Olympic Peninsula, Coastal Oregon

TARGET LINES: Skagit 500-550 / Scandi 450-500 / Rec Skagit 525 Skagit Max Power / Rec Scandi 470 Scandi Launch

7130-4 R8 SPEY:

Summer or winter, Scandi or Skagit, small or big water, the 7130-4 delivers. Long enough for big casts and excellent line control but still manageable with limited D-Loop room. Light enough to fish all day with minimal fatigue. This is our most versatile 7 weight in the SPEY R8 family.

ACTION: Max Versatility

APPLICATION: Mid-Length All-Around Spey - Summer & Winter Steelhead - Pacific & Light Atlantic Salmon

FISHERY: Deschutes, Olympic Peninsula, Klickitat

TARGET LINES: Skagit 500-550 / Scandi 450-500 / Rec Skagit 525 Skagit Max Launch / Rec Scandi 470 Scandi Launch

8126-4 R8 SPEY:

An extremely powerful Spey rod at home on small and medium-sized rivers, able to cast heavy sink-tips and the largest weighted flies. Great for winter steelhead and also a phenomenal, small-water Atlantic salmon rod when paired with a Scandi head.

ACTION: Most Powerful

APPLICATION: Short-Length High Power Spey - Small-Medium Water - Sinking Heads, Heavy Tips, Heavy Flies - Winter Steelhead & Atlantic Salmon

FISHERY: Scandinavia, UK, Coastal Pacific Northwest

TARGET LINES: Skagit 575-625 / Scandi 520-580 / Rec Skagit 600 Skagit Max Launch / Rec Scandi 520 Scandi Launch

8136-4 R8 SPEY:

Possessing the power and length to lift, carry, and cast heavy heads, the 8136 excels in casting long lines and big flies. This rod is an excellent big water steelhead tool from Oregon to British Columbia, and is well-suited for Atlantic salmon fishing with Scandi and traditional lines.

ACTION: Most Powerful

APPLICATION: Long-Length High Power Spey - Big Water - Sinking Heads, Heavy Tips, Heavy Flies - B.C. Summer Steelhead - Atlantic Salmon

FISHERY: Skeena, Clearwater, Scandinavia, UK

TARGET LINES: Skagit 575-625 / Scandi 520-580 / Rec Skagit 600 Skagit Max Launch / Rec Scandi 520 Scandi Launch

Sage R8 Spey Rod