Ross Evolution R Salt Reel

Fly Fishing in the salt is a gruelling endeavour. The conditions are tough, and the fish can be even tougher; so Ross developed the Evolution R Salt fly fishing reel 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 fly 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 WEIGHT

Fully machined in the USA from Ross Reel's proprietary 6061-T6 aluminium alloy, models start at just 7.5 ounces and innovative dual mini counterbalances reduce mass.

• SEALED DRAG

Industry leading power-to-weight ratio in a fully sealed system, with proprietary carbon fibre and stainless steel disc stack.

• STAINLESS STEEL INTERNALS

All internal components are machined stainless steel, finished with a special coating for saltwater durability

• REINFORCED FRAME & SPOOL

Bolstered structural rigidity as well as increased backing capacity

• CUSTOM HANDLE MATERIAL

Fully machined canvas phenolic rod, resting on a 7075-T6 'chromated' aluminium post yields reduced weight and increased grip when wet

• FINISH

Type II anodized for the perfect balance of hardness and colour

• CONNECTION AND CONVERSION

Quick release spool and easy left-hand to right-hand retrieve conversion

• FLY LINE COVERAGE

7wt - 12wt

• FISHING APPLICATION

Designed for use in all freshwater, warm water, and saltwater fishing environments