Sage Spey R8 5126 and 6130 Rod Review with Jon Hazlett

In this review I cast the new Sage Spey R8 5126 and 6130. I talk preferred lines, applications, rivers and send a few out there for dramatic effect! Thanks for watching, please like and subscribe, as it keeps the train rollin!

[@andrewnelson3338]

Dude! Just wanted to say thanks for the vids. Over the last many years I’ve learned a lot from you vids. Thanks for the effort. Sheets from north Idaho.

[@speylesson6761]

Aww much appreciated Andrew! Cheers buddy!

[@jimmatheson610]

Excellent video Jon. Keep up the good work. By the way, what reel are you using with the 6130?

[@petermorse5442]

Nice Jon. I fished the R8 5126 almost exclusively for a month in New Zealand our last summer. It is about as sweet as a fly rod can get. I used the #5 Trout Spey head (350 grains) much of the time and just varied the tips for the circumstances, it can carry plenty. I have found my perfect NZed Spey rod and look forward to bending it badly in September on the Tongariro late winter run. It's a warm, fuzzy peach of a rod.

[@speylesson6761]

Thanks for the input Peter! I’ll have to try the Trout Spey 350 and see how it behaves.

[@marcusmattioli3099]

Great review buddy!

[@speylesson6761]

Thanks amigo!!

[@heavenknowsimmiserablenow14]

I'm trying to cast underneath overhanging branches like that in front of you with my two hander. How would you do it, and still use a spey cast? 400gr scandi sounds like a lot for the 5wt, I could see the 350gr for sure. Maybe 330gr

[@speylesson6761]

Keeping your trajectory low or a little more of a “sidearm” sweep and forward cast can be effective getting you under trees. Might have to sacrifice a few flies but that’s part of the game. I know 400 sounds heavy but trust me it’s amazing in the 23’ Scandi body. Full Scandi Launch in a 350 is amazing.

[@eeeffert6042]

for flossers who do not want to appear as flossers.

[@EeRock507]

Are you suggesting Spey fishing is flossing?

[@speylesson6761]

I prefer the flossers with the tooth pick on the other end. Sometimes they come in a minty flavor, which is a bonus. Flossing with a Spey line might work for some, if they have big gaps in their teeth. Assuming that would probably work for you, based on your comment.