Orvis Hydros LA Fly Reel

Orvis Info: There is not another true large arbor, big-game fly-fishing reel out there that carries this drag system performance at a price starting at just $198. It's unheard of until now. The new Hydros® Reel Series features a sealed drag surface that increases total drag surface by model: The larger the reel, the larger the drag surface and the more resistance available to handle larger fish. Using stacked carbon washers, controlled by a positive click adjustment system, the Hydros can be fine-tuned to handle any fish from a trout to a tuna with sustained and infinitely durable drag pressure.


Kiene's Info: These are improved version's of the popular Battenkill large-arbor series. They feature a sealed drag and are super light. These will make great reels for lightweight Switch and Spey rods as well as any single handed size.

 

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IV will balance with most 4-8 weight Switch rods and with most 4-5 weight Spey rods.

 

V will balance with most 7-9 weight Switch rods and with most 5-8 weight Spey rods.

 

VI will balance with most 8-11 weight Spey rods.