Ross Evolution R SALT Series Sealed Drag Fly Reels (Black)Fishing in the salt is a grueling endeavor. The conditions are tough, and the fish can be even tougher; so Ross developed the Evolution R Salt 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 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 WEIGHTFully machined in the USA from our proprietary 6061-T6 aluminum alloy, models start at just 7.5 ounces | Innovative dual mini counterbalances reduce mass
SEALED DRAGIndustry leading power-to-weight ratio in a fully sealed system | Proprietary carbon fiber and stainless steel disc stack
STAINLESS STEEL INTERNALSAll internal components are machined stainless steel, finished with a special coating for saltwater durability
REINFORCED FRAME / SPOOLBolstered structural rigidity as well as increased backing capacity
CUSTOM HANDLE MATERIALFully machined canvas phenolic rod, resting on a 7075-T6 chromated aluminum post yields reduced weight and increased grip when wet
FINISHType II anodized for the perfect balance of hardness and color
CONNECTION AND CONVERSIONQuick release spool and easy left-hand to right-hand retrieve conversion
FISHING APPLICATIONDesigned for use in all freshwater, warmwater, and saltwater fishing environments
Model | Width (in) | Diameter (in) | Weight (oz) | Line | Capacity |
#7/8 | 1.35 | 4.08 | 7.51 | 7-8wt | WF7+235 |
#9/10 | 1.42 | 4.43 | 8.00 | 9-10wt | WF9+325 |
#11/12 | 1.50 | 4.75 | 8.85 | 11-12wt | WF11+300 |