One thing you should know about Savage Gear's reels, is that they not an imitation of competitive reels, or made of standard parts, used by many manufacturers. Savage Gear started from a blank drawing board and designed all the components that go into a reel, from the beginning. The SG8 is a great example of the way Savage Gear built these reels from scratch, with nothing "off the shelf".
The SG8 is a feature-packed monster, constructed with a strong, stiff and lightweight Carbon Reinforced Composite (CRC) body and rotor, that offers strength, light weight and corrosion resistance.
Excellent and long-lasting performance is guaranteed thanks to a sealed Friction Control drag system, that uses Carbon fiber washers, which deliver unrivalled stiffness, smoothness and fish-stopping power. An impressive 10+1 stainless steel ball bearings (including two Japanese ball bearings), ensure reliable performance, even under heavy use.
It also has many characteristics that make it a pleasure to use, such a T-shaped line grip, non-slip spool eliminating the need to use mono backing, an ergonomic EVA handle, also including the proprietary Dura Grease.
All the innovative thinking you've come to expect from Savage Gear has been poured into the SG8 reel — it will quickly become an extension of you.
The Savage Gear SG8 is spinning reel that's built to last tough battles and has an extra spool as standard.
Maintenance after fishing is very important, if you want your spinning reel to perform for many years in the harsh saltwater environment. The Savage Gear SG2 reels contain Dura Grease. This is Savage Gear's unique, proprietary grease, developed especially for Savage Gear reels, that protects the gearing from corrosion and wear. The grease is steam resistant, water and saltwater resistant and operates between -30°C to 160°C, which should cover just about any fishing situation on planet Earth. It's also biodegradable. With Dura Grease, the Savage Gear reels will perform at their best for longer.
Technical Characteristics
- Carbon Reinforced Composite (CRC) body and rotor
- Dura Grease
- 10+1 stainless steel ball bearings (including two Japanese BB)
- Screw-in CNC aluminum handle
- T-shaped line clip
- Semi-one-piece bail holder
- EVA handle knob
- Non-slip spool design
- Spare aluminum spool
- Sealed carbon drag system
| Code | Model | Gear Ratio | Ball Bearings | Drag Force | Weight | Line Retrieve | PE Capacity |
| 74739 | 1000FD | 5.2:1 | 11 | 9.5 kg / 21 lbs | 188 gr | 60 cm | PE 0.4 / 220m |
| 74740 | 2500FD | 5.2:1 | 11 | 12.5 kg / 28 lbs | 210 gr | 69 cm | PE 0.8 / 205m |
| 74741 | 3000FD | 5.2:1 | 11 | 12.5 kg / 28 lbs | 216 gr | 75 cm | PE 1.0 / 190m |
| 74743 | 2500H FD | 6.2:1 | 11 | 12.5 kg / 28 lbs | 210 gr | 82 cm | PE 0.8 / 205m |
| 74744 | 3000H FD | 6.2:1 | 11 | 12.5 kg / 28 lbs | 216 gr | 89 cm | PE 1.0 / 190m |
| 74745 | 4000H | 6.2:1 | 11 | 15.0 kg / 33 lbs | 245 gr | 97 cm | PE 1.5 / 195m |
