Born of the performance of our
renowned THERMO big game bluewater reels, the Sage ENFORCER has been
updated and fine-tuned for the power, reliability, and durability needs
of the saltwater flats angler. Designed with peak performance in mind,
the ENFORCER offers everything the flats angler needs in a reel, whether
taming the explosive runs of double-digit Bonefish or putting the
brakes on the freight train pull of triple-digit tarpon. Simply put,
this is the ultimate saltwater reel for flats and heavy-duty fly-fishing
applications.
But battles on the flats are exercises in
nuance and chaos, so we’ve beefed up the O-rings and drag plates for
added durability, consistency, and reliability. Maximum drag has been
increased by 50% over the ENFORCER’s predecessor, the SPECTRUM MAX;
you’ll find eight pounds at the arbor in the 7/8 size, 15 pounds in the
9/10 size, and 17 pounds at the arbor in the 11/12 size. For saltwater
anglers fishing heavy tippets who don’t want to let fish run
continuously—or who care enough about their fingers to avoid palming
fast spinning spools—this increased drag allows them to get most out of
their reel without sacrificing any metacarpals.
From the
first time an angler stepped onto the flats with a fly rod, it’s been
well known that reels can take a beating in this environment; sand,
wind, and salt love nothing more than finding a cozy spot inside a
saltwater reel. The ENFORCER is more durable than any of our saltwater
flats reels, with larger drag discs to better disperse pressure and
maintain the consistency of the power band throughout the fight by
stabilizing inherent stopping strength. An all-new reel foot design with
radiused corners prevents abrasion to leaders wrapped around the reel
foot for storage—or in the unfortunate, but inevitable, moments when the
line wraps around the foot in the initial chaos of the hookup.
Take
these features—the old standbys, the innovations—and wrap them up in a
burlier and more rigid and rugged cold-forged aluminum frame and you
have a reel that will stand up to the drops, knocks, and beatdowns that
frequently occur in saltwater fishing situations.
Ultra-Robust SCS Drag
One Revolution Drag Knob with 20 numbers and 39 detented settings
Radius cornered reel foot to prevent line/leader abrasion
Large arbor for fast line pick-up
Concave, ported arbor for greater strength and capacity
Fully machined 6061-T6 aerospace grade aluminum
Cold forged and tempered for superior strength and rigidity
Hard anodized for surface protection and corrosion resistance
Large diameter ergonomic handle
Quick-change spool mechanism
Easy conversion from left- to right-hand retrieve
Neoprene and embroidered ballistic nylon reel case
Colors: Tempest Blue, Stealth and Granite