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Ross Evolution R Salt Fly Reels

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Description

Fishing in the salt is a grueling endeavor. The conditions are tough, and the fish can be even tougher; so we developed the Evolution R Salt to stand up to anything the sea can throw at it.

The R Salt builds on the foundation of its smaller sibling, but instead of the Evolution R’s 7-disc system, it features a supercharged 16-disc sealed drag system comprised of stainless steel and carbon fluoropolymer, producing nearly 30 pounds of drag pressure. Also an industry first, the R Salt features two smaller counterbalances on the spool - this innovative design reduces mass and creates perfect, vibration-free performance when line is being ripped off the spool on long runs.

This exceptional braking power is housed in a lightweight, yet incredibly strong frame and spool that is based on the Evolution R’s unique design. The large, frame-integrated drag knob allows for easy on-the-fly adjustments with just the palm of your hand during long fights with oversized quarry. The R Salt's geometry is reinforced throughout, yielding an incredibly rugged, yet elegant reel that performs in the most challenging of environments.

All of this comes together to create a fishing tool with a power-to-weight ratio never before seen in a saltwater fly reel, making the R Salt the most unique, best performing reel per dollar of any on the water today.  

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The Ross Reels R Salt is an extrodinarily high quality reel, with a unique look. If saltwater fly is your thing and you're looking for one of the best reels money can buy, this is it.
Features

Model

Diameter

Weight

Line Weight

Capacity

Evolution R Salt  7 | 8

4.08"

7.51 oz.

7-8wt.

WF7+235 | WF8+215

Evolution R Salt  9 | 10

4.43"

8.00 oz

9-10wt.

WF9+325 | WF10+275

Evolution R Salt  11 | 12

4.75"

8.85 oz.

11-12wt.

30# WF11+300 | 30# WF12+250 

ULTRALIGHT WEIGHT

Fully machined in the USA from our proprietary 6061-T6 aluminum alloy, models start at just 7.5 ounces | Innovative dual mini counterbalances reduce mass 

SEALED DRAG

Industry leading power-to-weight ratio in a fully sealed system | Proprietary carbon fiber and stainless steel disc stack

STAINLESS STEEL INTERNALS

All internal components are machined stainless steel, finished with a special coating for saltwater durability

REINFORCED FRAME & SPOOL 

Bolstered structural rigidity as well as increased backing capacity 

CUSTOM HANDLE MATERIAL

Fully machined canvas phenolic rod, resting on a 7075-T6 chromated aluminum post yields reduced weight and increased grip when wet

FINISH

Type II anodized for the perfect balance of hardness and color

CONNECTION AND CONVERSION

Quick release spool and easy left-hand to right-hand retrieve conversion

FLY LINE COVERAGE

7wt. - 12wt.

FISHING APPLICATION

Designed for use in all freshwater, warmwater, and saltwater fishing environments



 

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Kim Mac
Ross Evolution R Salt Fly Reel 9/10

A well-engineered reel that is strong and lightweight, and I can use it on 8-9 and 10-weight rods. The drag is smooth, and the backing capacity is there for those long runs.