Saracione Mark IV Salmon and Steelhead Reels.
Our salmon and steelhead models feature a multi-disc drag system with a 10 position drag knob located on the back side plate of the reel. Additionally, each Disc Drag reel model features a preset Gear & Pawl drag system also; designed to control spool overrun when lighter disc drag settings are made. This is not just a “clicker” it is a spool controlling drag system. All salmon and steelhead disc drag models can be easily converted for LHW or RHW reeling. Spare spools are available and can be quickly changed. All Mark IV reels are designed for freshwater use only. They are very “Sport specific in design” and are designed specifically for salmon and steelhead fly fishing with long two handed rods.
MODEL SPECIFICATIONS: Model size is listed by the outside diameter of the reel. Spool width describes the inside
width of the spool. Reel weight is given in ounces without line installed.
Model 3 ½”: Spool Width: 1‐5/32.” Weight: 12.5 ounces Fly Line: 7,8,9 single hand rods, 4,5,6 two handed rods
and switch rods. Capacity: 150yds 20# micron 450gr Skagit Head +100ft/.035 shooting line Application: Our smallest disc drag model designed
for single hand salmon and steelhead rods in the 7,8 and 9 weight class. Also a perfect choice for lighter two handed
rods in 5, 6 & 7 weights, and of course switch rods. It is our “Crossover reel”.
Reel price: $1070.00 Spare spool price: $355.00
Model 3 ¾”: Spool Width: 1‐5/32.” Weight: 14.4 ounces. Fly line: 6,7,8 Capacity: 125+yds
Application: The 3 ¾” Mark IV disc drag is our most popular salmon and steelhead reel period! Anglers from all
over the world have shown us that this is their reel of choice. We have trouble keeping this reel model in stock.
The spool capacity accommodates some of the most popular line weights, and the reel balances well on the latest
12ft ‐13 1/2ft rods. Reel price: $1080.00 Spare spool price: $365.00
Model 4”: Spool Width: 1‐5/32.” Weight: 15.0 ounces Fly line: 8,9,10 Capacity: 150+yards. Application: If you are
going to own just one reel for all of your two handed rod fishing this is the reel. It comfortably balances most rods
13 ½ ft to 14 ½ ft long, that cast 7, 8, 9 & 10wt lines. All of the Mark IV disc drag models feature interchangeable
spools. But since most anglers are simply changing modern fly line heads‐ spare spools are no longer necessary.
But with this reel fitting such a wide assortment of rods, this is the reel to have that spare spool to help cover a
wide range of line weights and line types.
Basically setting up different backing capacities on each spool allows almost unlimited line selection. When we
determine rod and reel balance; we like the rod to balance in your upper casting hand, in the casting position on
the grip; with a fully loaded reel and shooting line extended through the rod guides. This will vary of course with
different rod manufacturers, line weights and rod lengths but that is our target within reason.
Reel price: $1095.00 Spare spool price: $370.00
Model 4 ¼”: Spool Width: 1‐5/32.” Weight: 16.6 ounces. Fly Line: 9,10,11. Capacity: 225+ yards.
Application: The 4 ¼” is designed specifically to balance two‐handed rods 14ft‐16ft in length, for 8/9/10 weight
lines; at 16.6 ounces it does the job perfectly. This is the first model Mark IV reel Joe Saracione designed and built
when he created the Mark IV series in 2007. Joe enjoys fishing 14 1/2ft to 16 ft rods for winter steelhead and this
reel he designed specifically for that purpose. The spool capacity accommodates 225+yards of 30lb backing with
the above specified lines. The drag system is designed for long rod salmon and steelhead fly fishing‐ not Tarpon
fishing or any other sport.
Rod length creates line drag as the rod bends to a fish; the longer the rod the more drag is naturally created. The
addition of a gear & pawl overrunning check along with the disc drag allows the Mark IV reels to be fished with
very light drag settings to compliment their matching long rods (off the disc) and still control the spool RPM. The
“Clicker” in the Mark IV is a drag system in itself not just an audible click as on all other disc drag reels, it is a “Gear
& Pawl Drag”. This is a big rod, big line, big fish reel, designed for 2‐handed rods.
Reel price: $1095.00 Spare spool price: $370.00
Model 4 ¾”ALTA: Spool Width: 1‐5/32.” Weight: 18.0 ounces. Fly Line: 10,11,12. Capacity: 300+ yards.
Depending on the type of line used, backing capacity can be well over 300 yards. This reel will balance spey rods in
the 15’‐18’ range. Note: This model is being produced specifically because of repeated requests from Norwegian
fly fishers, and international anglers bound for Norway, for an extra‐large fly reel for their trophy Atlantic salmon
waters.
Reel price: $1425.00 Spare spool price: $475.00
MULTIPLIER MODELS
Each of the standard sizes of MARK IV salmon reels from 3 1/2” through the 4 3/4” ALTA model are available as 2/1 multipliers. The MARK IV 2X
Models feature the same disc drag and preset gear and pawl drag system as the standard models. The spool and side plate are not ventilated on the
2X multipliers to help protect the gears from sand and grit. The gears are solid brass made in USA and modified for our application in our own machine shop.
Line capacity is the same as the standard model MARK IV reels.
2X Model 3 1/2”: 14.1 oz. $1575.00
2X Model 3 3/4”: 15.7 oz. $1580.00
2X Model 4”: 17.2 oz. $1595.00
2X Model 4 1/4”: 18.8 oz. $1595.00
2X Model 4 3/4” ALTA: 21.7 oz. $1995.00
