ROSS EVOLUTION R SALT

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Fly Fishing in the salt is a gruelling endeavour. The conditions are tough, and the fish can be even tougher; so Ross developed the Evolution R Salt fly fishing reel 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 fly 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. ULTRALIGHT WEIGHT Fully machined in the USA from Ross Reel's proprietary 6061-T6 aluminium alloy, models start at just 7.5 ounces and innovative dual mini counterbalances reduce mass. SEALED DRAG Industry leading power-to-weight ratio in a fully sealed system, with proprietary carbon fibre 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' aluminium post yields reduced weight and increased grip when wet FINISH Type II anodized for the perfect balance of hardness and colour 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, warm water, and saltwater fishing environments Show more