Fishing in the salt is a grueling endeavor. The conditions are tough; 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'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.  

Features -

  • ULTRALIGHT WEIGHT Fully 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 DRAG Industry leading power-to-weight ratio in a fully sealed system | Proprietary carbon fiber 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 aluminum post yields reduced weight and increased grip when wet  
  • FINISH Type II anodized for the perfect balance of hardness and color  
  • 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, warmwater, and saltwater fishing environments
  • LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY
    Specs - 
    ModelDiameterWidthWeightRod wtLine
    7/84.08"1.350"7.51 oz7/8WF8+215yds/20#
    9/10 4.43"1.420"8.00 oz9/10WF10+275yds/20#
    11/12 4.75"1.500"8.85 oz11/12WF12+250yds/30#

    Orders Processed and Filled by Gorge Fly Shop - Hood River Oregon

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