Looking for a New Saltwater Fly Reel?
With global and domestic travel opening up, its time to start visit those much loved destinations. Warm salty sandy beaches with big angry fish. We have a saltwater fly reel for all one's needs. Whether your planning on doing one trip and need a budget reel to do the job, or you love chasing big angry fish and want a reel to do the
job for the rest of your life, we have a reel to suit.
Redington Behemoth ($195-$225)
Available in sizes; 5/6wt, 7/8wt, 9/10wt, 11/12wt.
The BEHEMOTH is a modern manufacturing marvel. NEVER has a reel created such a bang and well deserved as well.
The drag that can be dialed up on these reels is astonishing and will stop even the biggest pelagic rocket. However, the bearing is not sealed and this is something to consider if prolonged use in the saltwater is planned. You will need to keep an eye on this and keep your maintenance up. That said, bearing are just a few dollars and readily available.
This is a budget reel that will do the job if you plan to only fish a handful of times in the salt. We have sold hundreds of these reels over the past few years and have had very positive feedback.
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Redington Grande ($575)
Available in one size; 9/10/11wt and two colours; Champagne and Marine Blue.
Fully sealed, SUPER-TORQUE, carbon fiber drag system provides smooth and powerful drag in all conditions. This reel is CNC machined, anodized aluminum construction.
V-spool with backing canal Arbor for reduced line stacking and increased backing capacity.
Oversized palming rim for increased drag application and spool rigidity. Optimized reel foot position for true center of gravity to prevent rod twist, and unique, rounded finish for line/leader protection when stowed.
A good mid-priced saltwater fly reel, that will do job on stopping pelagic speedsters for many trips.
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Orvis Hydros ($469-$520)
Available in Sizes; 3-5wt, 5-7wt, 7-9wt.
An outstanding fly reel with a 12% increase in line retrieval thanks to the super large Arbor.
Fully sealed drag-clutch bearing.
Narrow spool for less line stacking and increased backing capacity.
Ergonomically designed asymmetric drag knob.
This is another great mid-priced range reel that will do the job in battling some line burning salty fish for many years.
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Sage Thermo ($1040)
Available in size 10/12wt. Stealth and Champagne Colours.
Starting with a new ultra-robust SCS drag package specifically built and tuned for the extreme, the THERMO delivers 0 to 20lbs of drag with unparalleled consistency of drag pressure throughout the entire run of the fish. No drop-off, skipping, or wear out because of overheating, the THERMO handles the extremes with ease, as the drag efficiently dissipates the heat across its fully sealed extra-large carbon brake discs. 20 easy-to-see drag settings sit at the top of a large-diameter drag knob
that is incredibly easy to grip and adjust in the heat of a battle, while 39 detents allow for fine tuning adjustments for any leader and tippet combination. The extra sturdy frame and spool are designed to hold up to the rigors of boat fishing where a knock on the gunwale or pounding run through breakers is not unusual.
A fly reel that will stop most things that swim, especially in the large 12/16wt size (Available to order).
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Orvis Mirage ($1299)
Available in size; 9-11wt.
A technologically superior reel conceived and designed from the ground up and built in New England by American craftsmen to battle angry fish and laugh in the face of corrosive saltwater environments. The Mirage features a sealed and maintenance-free carbon and stainless-steel disc drag system with an aggressive knurled drag knob that goes from zero to full drag in a single drag knob rotation.
Machined in the USA from strong, yet lightweight 6061 T6 aluminum bar stock. Military-spec type III hard coat anodizing with a Titanium shaft that adds strength without additional weight.
This is a fly reel that will stop most pelagic speedster and will continue to do so for a lifetime. This reel is also waterproof to around 90-100 feet.
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Lamson Cobalt ($1199-$1499)
Available in sizes; 7/8wt and 9/10wt.
A bolt from the blue, Cobalt is a big game powerhouse of a reel packed with technical breakthroughs that’ll change the game on the flats and into the deep. Cobalt features a dual-axis machined frame that dramatically strengthens the side that bears the most load. The foot is embedded—rather than perched—at the top of the reel to effectively transmit force and distribute weight. The large Arbor spool is also machined with many subtle asymmetries that bring perfect balance without a
counterweight.
Certified waterproof to 100 feet by an independent test laboratory, the Cobalt drag was an industry first. In and out of the water, it stands up to the harshest of elements.
This is a fly reel that will stop hundreds of pelagic saltwater fish for many years.
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HATCH Finatic ($1345)
Available in size 10/11wt.
Conventional wisdom says: Never take a knife to a gunfight. And when you’re tackling big fish like the ones this reel was designed for, then I think that’s really sound advice. GTs or tuna, just to name a few, can undo your average gear in a fraction of a second.
The goal with this reel, was to create a larger reel that bridged the gap between the 9 and 12 Plus models. It is also designed with an oversized handle for greater grip control when fighting those big silver critters. They had had one thing in mind when we designed this reel — Tarpon.
Fantastic large Arbor fly reel made for a life time of stopping large pelagic speedsters.
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Abel Rove ($1350-$1550)
Available in size; 5/7wt, 7/9wt, 9/11wt.
Built to fish anywhere and everywhere, the ROVE series of reels was created to give anglers the ultimate peace of mind on the water regardless of conditions or location. The field-serviceable, proven Abel cork drag system along with the simplified design approach from our engineering team make this the reel that even guides in the Seychelles will trust in their arsenal.
This is not your delicate, ultralight, classically elegant reel for alpine meadow fishing. That model is already in the line-up. The Rove is your ultra-tough, ultra-reliable, high capacity, beat-me-up adventure reel that will go where you want to go without feeling a need to have a backup reel in your limited carry-on space. Get out and wander the world with it!
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Abel SDS ($1599-$1949)
Available in sizes; 7/8wt, 9/10wt, 11/12wt. All in Black.
Winner of the best new saltwater reel at the 2016 ICAST/IFTD show, the Abel SDS (Sealed Drag Salt) takes all the power, reliability, and smoothness of its smaller counterpart and combines them in a larger package capable of taking on saltwater gamefish of all sizes. A unique multi-disc drag system yields an industry leading 20+ pounds of braking power, and is completely sealed from the elements.
This reel is ideal for fighting large fish with light tippet as well as providing the necessary stopping power to halt hard fighting game fish in the tracks.
This reel is as good as they come. Some would say it’s the best saltwater fly reel on the market.
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We have a few other saltwater fly reel options available in store and online. Call us and discuss what is best for you.
Plenty of saltwater rods to choose from as well.
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