EVOLUTION R

EVOLUTION RThe Evolution R is the culmination of our engineers and machinists artistic and technical prowess. It features a fully sealed carbon fiber drag with an industry best power to weight ratio. Encased in a super lightweight frame, all models are less than 5. 2 oz. The innovative shape of the ultra large arbor spool is engineered to force the even winding of the line across the face of the spool as it is retrieved something never before seen in a fly reel.

The Evolution R is the culmination of our engineers’ and machinists’ artistic and technical prowess. It features a fully sealed carbon fiber drag with an industry-best power-to-weight ratio. Encased in a super lightweight frame, all models are less than 5.2 oz. The innovative shape of the ultra-large arbor spool is engineered to force the even winding of the line across the face of the spool as it is retrieved - something never before seen in a fly reel.

Machining a fly reel is as much art as it is skill. Just as a perfect loop flying over the water is a thing of beauty crafted by the caster, the Evolution R is the culmination of our engineers’ and machinists’ artistic and technical prowess.

The Evolution R is not only lightweight, but also incredibly rigid and durable, with a unique geometry that is as functional as it is stylish. The innovative shape of the ultra-large arbor spool is engineered to force the even winding of the line across the face of the spool as it is retrieved - something never before seen in a fly reel.

The new drag design is also an industry first:  a fully sealed, bonded proprietary carbon fluoropolymer and stainless steel interface that delivers smooth power in a lightweight, compact package. Start up inertia is virtually non-existent to protect the most delicate of tippet. The Evolution R’s extremely wide range of brake adjustment also manages to produce some of the highest drag pressure found in a fly reel. 

This all is controlled by a subtle yet striking, frame-integrated drag knob that blends perfectly into the form of the reel. Its solid grip allows for easy manipulation of settings - even while wearing gloves. Couple this with the canvas phenolic handle, first introduced by Ross Reels, the on-the-water functionality of the Evolution R is second to none.

Key Features:

• All models less than 5.2 oz and fully machined from 6061-T6 proprietary aluminum alloy
• Industry leading power-to-weight ratio in a fully sealed system | Proprietary carbon fiber and stainless steel disc stack
• All internal components are machined stainless steel
• Fully machined canvas phenolic rod, resting on a 7075-T6 chromated aluminum post yields reduced weight and increased grip when wet
• Type II anodized for the perfect balance of hardness and color
• Quick release spool and easy left-hand to right-hand retrieve conversion
• 4wt. - 8wt.
• Designed for use in all freshwater, warmwater, and saltwater fishing environments
• Made in Montrose, CO

*This reel is also available in our fly shop exclusive finishes—check them out here.