Ross Evolution R Series Sealed Drag Fly Reels (Platinum)
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 the artistic and technical prowess of Ross Reels' talented engineers and machinists. 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 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.
ULTRALIGHT WEIGHT All models less than 4.5 oz Fully machined from 6061-T6 proprietary aluminum alloy
SEALED DRAG Industry leading power-to-weight ratio in a fully sealed system Proprietary bonded carbon fluoropolymer and stainless steel disc stack
STAINLESS STEEL INTERNALS All internal components are machined stainless steel
CUSTOM HANDLE MATERIAL Fully machined canvas phenolic rod, resting on a 7075-T6 chromated aluminum post Yields reduced weight and increased grip when wet
FINISH Type II anodized for the perfect balance of hardness and color