The Evolution R Salt is a breakthrough product, designed with a power-to-weight ratio never before seen in a saltwater fly reel. This makes the R Salt the most unique, best performing reel per dollar on the water today, all in a stunning package.
Fishing in the salt is a grueling endeavor. The conditions are tough,
and the fish can be even tougher; so we 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 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.
LIGHTWEIGHT
- Starting at 7.6 ounces for the 7/8 and topping out at only 9 ounces for the 11/12
- Innovative dual mini counterbalances reduce mass
- Fully Machined in the USA from 6061-T6 proprietary aluminum alloy
SEALED DRAG
- Industry-best power-to-weight ratio in a fully sealed system produces 30+ lbs of drag torque
- Bonded carbon fluoropolymer and stainless steel disc stack
- Based on the Evolution R drag design, but with 16 quarter-sized drag discs instead of 7 dime-sized discs
STAINLESS STEEL INTERNALS
- All internal components are machined stainless steel
REINFORCED FRAME & SPOOL
- Bolstered structural rigidity as well as increased backing capacity
CUSTOM HANDLE MATERIAL
- Machined canvas phenolic rod on a 7075-T6 chromated aluminum post, reduces weight and increases grip when wet
FINISH
- Hard anodized for the perfect balance of durability and color
CONNECTION AND CONVERSION
- Quick release spool and easy left-hand to right-hand retrieve conversion
FLY LINE COVERAGE
FISHING APPLICATION
- Designed for use in all freshwater, warmwater, and saltwater fishing environments
LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
AVAILABLE COLORS: Matte Black and Platinum
SIZE |
7/8 |
9/10 |
11/12 |
WIDTH |
1.35" |
1.42" |
1.50" |
DIAMETER |
4.08" |
4.43" |
4.75" |
WEIGHT |
7.51 oz. |
8.00 oz. |
8.85 oz. |
LINE WEIGHT |
7-8wt. |
9-10wt. |
11-12wt. |
CAPACITY |
WF7 + 235 |
WF9 + 325 |
30# WF11 + 300 |
WF8 + 215 |
WF10 + 275 |
30# WF12 + 250 |