These ultra high spec reels feature Wychwood's new saltwater proof drag system, along with the unique polar white finish for repelling sunlight. It allows the reels to maintain cool external temperatures in tropical climes, whilst offering the saltwater fly angler unprecedented comfort and enhanced performance.
The feature Wychwood's new award-winning super-large-arbor design. Created using lightweight bar stock Aluminium, this reel is currently the worlds lightest saltwater proof cassette fly reel.
Featuring the new, powerful, saltwater proof drag system – the Neptune Torque System (NTS), the braking capacity of this drag halts screaming runs from the most powerful of fish using carbon fibre discs housed within a fully anodised core.
Two models available: the 6Eight and the 8Ten.
- Unique polar white saltwater-proof finish.
- Lightest genuine saltwater cassette reel.
- Full machined aluminium frame & cage.
- 100% sealed saltwater proof drag system.
- Ergonomic, dual material fighting handle.
- Designed for rapid retrieve & fly line memory reduction.
- Hidden counter-balance design.
- High density polycarbonate cassette spools.
- Unique dot alignment cassette spool fixing mechanism.
- Full EVA case supplied with two spare spools.
Weights:
- 6Eight: 7.7oz.
- 8Ten: 8.8oz.
Arbor diameters:
- 6Eight: 106mm.
- 8Ten: 116mm.
Capacities:
- 6Eight: WF8 + 150yds gel spun backing.
- 8Ten: WF10 + 300yds gel spun backing.
To read the review from Magnus Angus & Mark Bowler from Fly Fishing & Fly Tying Magazine, see the link below:
