Backcountry Fly Reel

Sealed drag, large arbor fly reel

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Sale price$465.95
Size: 5/6

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Large Arbor Backcountry Fly Reel II - Awarded “Best of the Best” - Field & Stream Magazine - USA

The best looking fly reel on the river. Our Backcountry fly reel features a smooth, sealed ceramic drag mechanism that boasts 3kg of drag and is easily swapped from left to right-hand wind.

Super smooth sealed drag, lightweight large arbor, stealthy satin finish. Suitable for both fresh and saltwater use.

  • CNC machined from cold-forged tempered 6061-T6 aluminum,
  • High capacity large arbor spool
  • Waterproof sealed stacked ceramic drag
  • Type III military spec hard anodised finish

Suitable for both fresh & saltwater use

Large Arbor Spool

The large arbor spool features a curved U shaped design that adds strength and assists in line levelling upon retrieval. The exposed reel edge makes for easy palming. A no-nonsense, tough, waterproof and lightweight fly reel. Epic in every way.

Finished in a stealthy low sheen type III hard anodised satin finish available in any color as long as it's black. 

Backcountry 3/4:  Weight: 115g (4oz) Capacity: Line + 50m Dia: 84mm

Backcountry 5/6:  Weight: 131g (4.6oz) Capacity: Line + 85m Dia: 94mm

Backcountry 7/8:  Weight: 139g (4.9oz) Capacity: Line + 100m Dia: 104mm 

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What the experts say:

"Exceeded all expectations"

"Exceeded all expectations in every way" Bob Mallard. Author, Writer, Reviewer. USA

"Life Changing"

"This fly rod is a magnificent achievement, I sing it's praises to every serious fly rodder I know"
Macauley Lord. IFFF Master Casting Instructor. Author.

"The quintessential fly rod"

"The quintessential example of what a fly rod should be"
Ian Cole. Guide. Casting Instructor. New Zealand.

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Nice feeling rod took it to NZ in January and it performed really well. When I needed soft presentations it was perfect but still handled everything else. It was great to be able to pack it down and put it in my back pack for those long walk ins.

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