The Hydros is now lighter and has a more protected drag mechanism. We took a great fly reel and made it better. Matte type II anodized finish, standard large arbor size which balances better with lighter-weight fly rod, and yet still offers excellent retrieval rates and less line coiling than standard arbor reels. Refinement and improvement are the hallmarks of quality. Matte black with silver accents, matte silver with charcoal accents Refined, lighter weight large arbor fly reel Improved fully-sealed drag clutch bearing Radiused reel foot for kink-free leader protection Ergonomically improved, easy to use drag knob Zero start-up inertia Excellent retrieval rates and less line coiling Hydros I for line weights 1-3; 4.7 oz, 3.1” in diameter. Hydros II for line weights 3-5; 5.0 oz, 3.4” in diameter. Hydros III for line weights 5-7; 5.5 oz, 3.7” in diameter. Hydros IV for line weights 7-9; 6.6 oz, 4” in diameter. Hydros V for line weights 9-11; 7.7 oz, 4.25” in diameter.
