 Sage Trout Spey HD
The Trout Spey game has been gaining steam across the country. Two-hand rods downsized to fit trout applications provide the off-season fix for salmon and steelhead anglers, and a fun new approach for your average fly-fisherman. While typically seen as streamer rods, trout speys are extremely versatile, and can be set up to fish a variety of different situations from dries to nymphs and wets. For the past few years, the Sage One held the lead as perhaps the best trout spey on the market. Being one of our favorite rods at the shop, we were looking forward to see what Sage was going to come out with to replace the One. A quick preview of the Trout Spey HD during our June event revealed a rod that not only met but exceeded our expectations. Sage’s new Trout Spey HD truly represents the benefits and advancements found within Sage’s Konnetic HD technology. The higher density composite results in a rod that is lighter, more sensitive, and more responsive than the One. Not only does the rod excel in performance, but it looks great as well. The conifer blank matched with dijon wraps, vera wood insert reel seat, and cork inlays pays homage to rods of Sage’s past. Available in five different models, ranging from 1wt through 4wt, there is a rod suitable for every situation. Model Review 1109-4 10’9” 1wt The perfect light trout rod. Great for wet flies, light nymphs, and dries. A blast on smaller fish, but still holds plenty of power for your average and larger than average trout. We like the 1wt when fishing small dries on light tippets even to big, wary trout. Line Recommendations:
Airflo Skagit Scout 180-210gn 2109-4 10’9” 2wt Our favorite all-round trout spey. Stronger than you’d think, the 2wt is perfect for wet flies, nymphs, dries, and small-medium sized streamers. The 2wt is our rod of choice on the Delaware river system, capable of landing large fish while still possessing enough softness in the tip to protect light tippets. Line Recommendations:
Rio InTouch Trout Spey #2 3103-4 10’3” 3wt The perfect rod for tighter streams or tossing shorter skagit heads with streamers. Great for single-hand casting as well, and suitable for larger trout and bass. We like the short 3wt for smaller streams where large trout are present. Line Recommendations:
Rio InTouch Trout Spey #3
Airflo Skagit Scout 240-300gn 3110-4 11’0” 3wt A great all-round rod for larger nymphs, medium sized streamers, and large dries. Good for average sized trout and larger, and for bass as well. We like this 3wt for general purpose streamers for trout and bass. Line Recommendations:
Rio InTouch Trout Spey #3
Airflo Skagit Scout 240-300gn 4113-4 11’3” 4wt A great rod for those hunting larger fish, or for when the water is up and streamers are the name of the game. Matched with a short skagit head, sink tips and larger streamers are no problem for the 4wt. We like the 4wt during higher water or when throwing bigger, heavier streamers for larger fish. Line Recommendations:
Rio InTouch Trout Spey #4
Airflo Skagit Scout 270-330gn Sage Trout Spey HD
15 Comments
John
7/9/2019 08:37:30 pm
Thank you for the updates on the new Sage Trout spey HD rods.
Erik - Tight Lines
7/11/2019 03:28:44 pm
Thanks for the comment John. We would recommend either of the 3 wts for a good trout and lake rod. The shorter of the two would be a good choice if you plan to primarily fish streamers, and the longer 3 would be good for all-round or if you plan to fish larger rivers.
Marc Griffiths
10/8/2019 07:37:26 pm
Which line would you recommend for #4 HD Trout Spey:
Erik - Tight Lines
10/13/2019 02:42:03 pm
Hi Marc, 10/14/2019 03:06:50 am
Hi Erik,
Erik - Tight Lines
10/15/2019 04:47:11 pm
Hi Marc,
Marc Griffiths
10/30/2019 02:54:34 am
Many thanks Erik 12/23/2019 03:13:37 pm
Hi Erik,
Erik - Tight Lines
2/25/2020 06:36:42 pm
Hi Marc, 2/28/2020 11:42:04 pm
Thanks Eric, the 300 grain Scout turned out to be a perfect match for me. No trouble casting 10 ft T-11 or T-10 and T-14 Airflo Flo tips. A 270 grain intermediate SA Skagit Lite head also worked very well with 3D MOW tips. This system sliced through wind, made little splash and got me down an extra foot or two.Also stayed deeper during the swing, so good for runs and pools of uniform depth.
Isaiah Wright
1/21/2020 01:04:44 pm
I am thinking of using one of these on the larger streams in the MN Driftless. 1 or 2wt?
Erik - Tight Lines
2/25/2020 06:58:35 pm
Hi Isaiah,
Scott Noyes
3/17/2020 06:12:32 am
Eric - I am very pleased with the short 10'3 3wt HD I purchased from Tight Lines. I test drove it on the Mustconetcong over the weekend. I loaded it with a Sci Anglers Spey Lite Skagit in a 240 gr line. I add OPST 7.5' tips which add another 60gr. This rig is well balanced and fishes great out to 60'.
Scott Noyes
4/4/2020 08:03:08 pm
I tested the 11' 3wt with Scandi lines this weekend and found it to be amazing. the rod is really a gun on the water. I tried it with both the SA Spey Lite Scandi in a 300 and 330 gr. It carried either line equally well, depending on how much bend you like. I would used the 300 gr line for general use and 330 gr for bigger water with wind. I would only use a Skagit on this rod in the winter when I have to go deep. Go with a Scandi!
Scott Noyes
4/4/2020 08:07:12 pm
I tried the 4wt on the water this weekend with a Scandi 330gr.. It casts a tremendously long line. It is a 4 1/2 weight and on the heavy side for trout. A big water rod for big streamers. Leave a Reply. |
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