Where is it made? For $550, it better be made in the USA. If not, why not buy Nautilus or Galvan Torque? I'll assume these aren't American made because it was never brought up. But, that's a huge deal for some of us. Otherwise, at $550, Sage had a huge margin and is trying to gouge the typical fly fisher. Which makes me not want to buy any of their products. It would be nice to buy a local, American made rod and reel set up. Great video otherwise.
They're not usa made unfortunately. There's a surprising amount of reels that aren't. I know it's blasphemous to say this, but Hardy aren't usa made either. lol! You mentioned Nautilus. Those might be my favorite. But just for saltwater. I'm not a big fan of them for spey.
@@Gigharborflyshop Interesting about Nautilus for Spey. They do make one geared for that. Hmmmm? At a certain level, Lamson makes them in the US. I have a Galvan Torgue for my Asquith 13'6" 8wt and love it. American made. $505 for the 10wt. That's why I have a hard time for an overseas product that costs more than American made. Even if it's made just as well. They're making bank and doing us a disservice for doing so.
This is a beautiful reel. I used the smallest model for a month in New Zealand swinging and it is a flawless piece of equipment.
Thanks for the report. I really like it too!
I use a 11/12 Enforcer on my 15' 10 weight spey rod. Great drag for big kings in Alaska.
That’s a great drag on ANY fish!
Sage is king!!!
Where is it made? For $550, it better be made in the USA. If not, why not buy Nautilus or Galvan Torque? I'll assume these aren't American made because it was never brought up. But, that's a huge deal for some of us. Otherwise, at $550, Sage had a huge margin and is trying to gouge the typical fly fisher. Which makes me not want to buy any of their products. It would be nice to buy a local, American made rod and reel set up. Great video otherwise.
They're not usa made unfortunately. There's a surprising amount of reels that aren't. I know it's blasphemous to say this, but Hardy aren't usa made either. lol! You mentioned Nautilus. Those might be my favorite. But just for saltwater. I'm not a big fan of them for spey.
@@Gigharborflyshop Interesting about Nautilus for Spey. They do make one geared for that. Hmmmm? At a certain level, Lamson makes them in the US. I have a Galvan Torgue for my Asquith 13'6" 8wt and love it. American made. $505 for the 10wt. That's why I have a hard time for an overseas product that costs more than American made. Even if it's made just as well. They're making bank and doing us a disservice for doing so.