Sage / Loop 709 Fly Reel 4-piece Ring hook-keeper with rope knurl

Ring hook-keeper with rope knurl pattern

Interestingly this rod bears a much earlier stamping:

The half-handle has a hard rubber grasp and the foot is full length and unaltered

The cigar grip measures 6 1/4" in length with only the lightest of handling marks

with burgundy wraps

Sage / Loop 709 Fly Reel 4-piece Ring hook-keeper with rope knurlFor sale here is a Sage Model 709 fly reel in excellent used condition. The Sage 700 reel series was made by Loop (Danielsson) in Sweden. These reels have a neutral bias for left or right hand retrieve with an adjustable knob that applies tension to the spool (affects incoming and outgoing). The spool also has a palmable rim. Ideal for line weights 7 9. The reel weighs 6. 55 oz. Diameter 4 1 4". Capacity WF8+200. The reel is compatible with the Loop