Perfecting performance with ultralight, peak-strength features. The Sage SHIFT LT is a high-performance lightweight fly reel built to cover the full spectrum of modern fly fishing—from high-country trout to heavy-hitting salmon and Alaskan king battles. At the heart of the reel is Sage’s proprietary SGS sealed carbon drag system, developed and sourced in the USA, with a new sealing design that uses redundant internal seals to help block water intrusion and reduce internal corrosion.
Whether you’re running fine tippet on a spring creek or leaning hard on a fish that won’t quit, the SHIFT LT delivers repeatable, consistent drag pressure with an intuitive One Revolution Drag Knob. With 39 numbered, detented settings accessible in a single turn, you can quickly dial in the exact resistance needed for your target species and conditions—no guessing, no hunting for the “sweet spot.”
Best Uses
The SHIFT LT pairs a robust, sealed drag with an ultralight cold-forged frame and spool, giving you the rigidity and durability you want in a large arbor fly reel—without bulk. Available in sizes 3/4 through 9/10, there’s a SHIFT LT to match everything from trout rods to powerful salt and anadromous setups.
| SAGE SHIFT LT SPECS | ||||
| Model | Line Size | Diameter | Weight | Backing Capacity |
| 3/4 | 3wt-4wt | 3.38" | 4-1/16oz | 100 Yards / 20lb |
| 5/6 | 5wt-6wt | 3.75" | 4-7/16oz | 100 Yards / 20lb |
| 7/8 | 7wt-8wt | 4.06" | 6-3/8oz | 200 Yards / 20lb |
| 9/10 | 9wt-10wt | 4.44" | 7-1/2oz | 200 Yards / 30lb |