Hardy 1939 Bougle Heritage Fly Reel - 3 1/4 inch Tools & Retractors Sage’s history designing and building

Sage’s history designing and building Spey rods dates back to the late-1980’s - nearly the beginning of the company itself - when America’s Spey Revolution was just beginning

They feel light and lively in hand and respond intuitively to input from the angler

but they’re very good at what they’re designed to do: delicate work at shorter distances

Mid-arbor with a ported design that pays homage to Battenkill reels of old

The upper forceps dock is designed to keep forceps from swinging

Hardy 1939 Bougle Heritage Fly Reel - 3 1/4 inch Tools & Retractors Sage’s history designing and buildingThe original Bougle was last produced in 1939, and many collectors believe the reel reached both its functional and aesthetic apex, even though few reels were produced that year. Now, the 1939 Bougle Heritage Reel Series pays homage to those rare originals. These reels feature the time tested Mark II check mechanism and are finished with a dark gun metal anodization, reminiscent of the original Features Classic 1939 style Bougle Stunning Gun metal