The 4-1/4" CLASSIC SPEY 7/8/9 reel brings vintage vibes and attentive craftsmanship to your modern heavyweight spey game in mid arbor, high-decibel design that stands the test of time. The perfect balance for your traditional/heavyweight spey.
Made for swinging for trout, steelhead, and salmon, CLASSIC SPEY pairs a mid-arbor design with a high-decibel voice.
Specs
Classic Spey 7/8/9 Reel
SKU: 5-5518R78901
Basics
The line weights the reel is built to hold (e.g., 5/6). Match it to the rod's line size for proper balance and capacity. 7/8/9
The main type of fishing the product is designed for, such as dry fly, nymph, streamer, saltwater or all-around use. Spey
What the reel is made of, such as machined or die-cast aluminum. Material affects weight, strength and durability. Anodized Machined 6061-T6 Aluminum and Brass
Drag System
The braking system inside the reel that applies resistance to slow a running fish, such as a sealed disc drag or click-and-pawl. Adjustable Triple-Pawl
How well the drag is protected from water, sand and debris. Unsealed
Reel & Spool
How much backing the reel can hold along with the fly line, listed in yards at a given pound test. 700gr Skagit + 100ft SL + 150yd/30lb
The weight of the reel, usually in ounces. Reel weight helps balance the rod in hand. 11 11/16oz
The outside width of the reel frame, measured edge to edge. A larger diameter generally holds more line. 4 1/4in
The width of the spool, measured front to back. Wider spools hold more line and backing. 1 11/16in
The diameter of the spool's center. Larger arbors retrieve more line per turn; smaller arbors hold more fly line and backing. Mid
Components
Whether the reel can be set up for left- or right-hand retrieve. True
Build Your Setup
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