CCF-X2 is always in the saltwater reel conversation. Next-level performance at a more approachable price. SPEY We have always closely followed the evolution and growth of Spey fishing, and we now have yet another first for the fly fishing world: The Speyrings. As in every reel we design, we look to the past to make sure we don’t get stuck in it. The Spey world started to look back at full frame reels when they began using thinner running lines (0.025 diameter and less) as these full frames prevented the lines from slipping out of the frame. The problem we saw with full frame reels was the tremendous additional weight that required consumers to purchase dedicated reels for their Spey adventures (or fish thicker running lines over .030-inch diameter). Problem: Money and weight. Our foresight in 2008 led to our Spey-specific spools for the NV line of reels, designed to prevent thin lines from slipping out and to lower the cost without adding much weight. Instead of purchasing a reel, all you needed was a Spey spool for your 8, 10 or 12 weight reel. As the years passed and the market embraced this new concept, we kept thinking forward and now have a great solution that we are introducing with the Silver King: the Speyrings. The Speyrings are four little rings that snap on the frame in key spots of the reel in mere seconds and close the frame/spool gap to 0.003-inch to barely let light through. Now we solved it all: running lines don’t slip out, and it costs nothing more while performing flawlessly. And you don’t have to purchase an entirely separate setup for your Spey or salt trip. One reel fits all and dominates all while outperforming all others: The Silver King. Specs - Model Line Capacity Weight Diameter 6/8 WF-8 +175 yds #20 7.6 0z. 4.0" 8/10 WF-10 +200 yds #30 8.6 0z. 4.5" 10/12 WF-12 +250 yds #30 8.9 0z. 4.5" Silver King WF-12 +250 yds #30 9.1 0z. 5.0" Interesting features - The Nautilus CCF-X2 8/10 and 10/12 are in fact the same reel body. Only difference is the spool. So its kind of like getting two reels in one.
