Fall is formally upon us, and fly-fishing gear producers are pushing new rods, reels and different items out to shoppers this month. From a handful of latest reels — each freshwater and saltwater — to a brand new high-end trout rod and a stunning entry into the optics market from a conventional rod producer, gear junkies ought to rejoice.
Listed here are among the highlights from in these new September choices.
Winston Pure 2
In a world the place most fly rod producers are touting the most recent and best is fast-rod tech, it’s refreshing to see a top quality, legacy model provide one thing somewhat completely different. Winston, the Montana-based rodmaker, is launching its upgraded model of its PURE fly rod — aptly and easily named the Winston PURE 2 (pictured at high). This medium-action rod is for true trout anglers, and it is available in weights 2 by way of 5.
Winston says its new “NanoParticle” supplies make the brand new PURE 2 rods “easy, delicate and energetic,” a formidable mixture if correct. It’s constructed for a broad vary of dry-fly conditions, from small creeks to the West’s trophy trout waters. Winston says the slower rods get well effectively, flex evenly from butt to tip and provide a patented, balanced “Winston really feel.” MSRP: $995.
The brand new Bauer SLT reel (photograph: Bauer Reels).
Bauer SLT saltwater fly reel
Within the fly fishing self-discipline the place the reel actually does matter, Bauer is launching its new SLT reel designed particularly for saltwater fly fishing. Bauer has at all times produced high quality reels utilizing a reliable clutch mechanism in its reels. For the Bauer SLT, although, the corporate claims to have strengthened the system utilizing carbon fiber and chrome steel drag, all whereas sealing up the reel in a, you guessed it, “bombproof” package deal.
For saltwater anglers, having a very reliable and sealed fly reel is of the utmost significance — saltwater takes its toll on all the pieces, and even the very best gear tends to interrupt down within the salt over time. That could be why Bauer put 4 years into prototyping the brand new SLT reel, testing it repeatedly, till it arrived on the product obtainable this month. Bauer claims it has developed the “world’s smoothest, absolutely impenetrable dual-sealed drag” fly reel. Time would be the final decide, however the firm’s confidence within the product is encouraging. MSRP: $895 to $1,095.
Winston’s new “Montana” sun shades (photograph: Winston Rods).
Winston Polarized sun shades
Polarized sun shades? From a rod-maker? Yup. Winston is diving into the optics recreation with its new line of fly-fishing-focused Winston sunglasses. That includes eight fashions in three types, the respected, longtime fly-rod producer now affords a major line of polarized eyewear. The glasses, Winston tells us, are designed for on a regular basis outside use and provide premium polarized lenses for top-notch readability and classy, interesting frames. Frames come within the extra conventional “Montana” assortment, which is supposed to be an all-conditions body; the “Traditional” assortment — designed extra for on a regular basis outside use; and the LVF frames, which provide extra protection and are clearly designed for fly fishing. The lenses, constructed from nylon, are available 4 colours — inexperienced, amber, clear/amber and champagne. The brand new frames from Winston provide undeniably basic types (save for the LVF) and a refined aesthetic. Time on the water will inform whether or not these new entries into the sunglass race — that are mild on obtainable specs, don’t leverage selective light-blocking tech present in standard opponents (except they achieve this with out bothering to say it) and aren’t initially obtainable in glass — are critical fishing instruments or simply significantly nice-looking sun shades. MSRP: $175-$225.
The Redington ACE fly reel (photograph: Far Financial institution Enterprises).
Redington Ace fly reels
Technically launched in late August, the brand new Redington Ace, conceived by Redington reel designer Joseph Conrad, seeks to “maximize rigidity and sturdiness” and is impressed by considered one of humankind’s most modern innovations — the bridge. The Reel’s new Lattice Construction — an “x sample” that’s repeated all through the reel’s development — the brand new reel does, certainly, resemble that engineering marvel that’s helped span canyons for hundreds of years. The massive-arbor reel picks up line rapidly and that lattice construction permits fly line to dry rapidly. It additionally encompasses a line guard on the drag knob to forestall snagging and a large palming rim. Redington claims to have improved on its drag system and general torque to elongate the Ace’s lifespan. MSRP: $239-$269.
The up to date Hardy 1921 Large Spool Excellent fly reel (photograph: Hardy Fly Fishing).
Hardy 1921 Large Spool Excellent fly reel
The venerable English fly-fishing firm is launching three new reels, the primary of which is an replace on considered one of its basic merchandise — the Hardy 1921 Wide Spool Perfect fly reel. “Enhanced with a nod to the previous,” the up to date Excellent 1921 reel contains the acquainted Hardy verify system that’s been refined to permit for smoother efficiency. The upgraded model features a revolving line guard — clearly a nod to the reel’s storied historical past and the nostalgia many anglers affiliate with the venerable model. The reel encompasses a two-toned anodized end that additionally conjures up photographs of old-school angling whereas additionally complimenting the sturdiness of the wide-spool reel that’s in any other case constructed of premium bar-stock aluminum. The brand new Excellent 1921 is available in 4 sizes for numerous line weights and it’s obtainable in each left- and right-hand retrieve. MSRP: $795 to $895.
The Hardy Resonate [left] and Averon [right] (photograph: Hardy Fly Fishing).
Hardy Resonate fly reel
Hardy is launching its new Resonate freshwater fly reel this month, proclaiming it to be the corporate’s “most interesting light-weight efficiency reel but.” The brand new Resonate is a large-arbor reel crafted from bar-stock aluminum for weight management. The reel contains Hardy’s click-check system that makes use of all-metal load-bearing elements. The intent, in response to the corporate, is to offer a sturdy freshwater reel best for all the pieces from trout to bass. A pleasant characteristic is the enclosed line guard body designed to forestall chief, tippet or skinny fly line from slipping by way of the sides of the reel — a typical problem for large-arbor reel makers. And, in fact, the Resonate’s click-check system affords that satisfying Hardy click on when line is pulled from the reel. The Resonate is offered in three sizes to cowl line weights 1 by way of 5. MSRP: $330.
Hardy Averon Euro Nymph fly reel
Because the Euro-nymphing method continues to change into extra mainstream in North America, Hardy is responding by providing a brand new fly reel particularly designed for the method. Its new Averon Euro Nymph fly reel is billed as a “state-of-the-art” fly reel made for Euro nymphers — it encompasses a shallow and slender profile large-arbor spool made for holding longer, thinner traces and leaders for high-stick lovers. Its full-cage, tightly certain design nearly eliminates line snagging and the tendency of lighter traces to slide between the reel and the reel body — a typical downside Euro nymphers encounter with extra standard fly reels. The narrower spool and the big arbor design, Hardy says, strike a steadiness between the power to retrieve line rapidly and retailer a lot of wispy-thin operating line that high-stick nymphing requires. The reel encompasses a multi-pad, disc-drag system and affords a exact two-and-a-half flip drag adjuster for exact drag settings. MSRP: $395-$475.
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