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Arbor XL 4/5/6

Arbor XL 4/5/6

Regular price $450.00
Regular price Sale price $450.00

The ARBOR XL is built for taming fast fish that are as likely to come straight at you as they are to run away--be it a Henry's Fork rainbow, a South Andros bonefish, a chrome bright Bristol Bay silver, or anything in between. These technical reels feature an all-new extra-large arbor for ultra-fast line retrieval and a narrow spool that makes level-winding effortless. For those looking to gain every advantage in the most critical of situations, the ARBOR XL is almost like cheating.

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  • Model:
    ARBOR XL 4/5/6
  • Color:
    Slate
  • Diameter:
    4 1/8in
  • Weight:
    4 1/2oz
  • Capacity:
    WF6 + 100yds/20lb
  • Width:
    1 1/8in
  • SKU:
    32-6400R45601
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ARBOR XL

Overview

The ARBOR XL is built for taming fast fish that are as likely to come straight at you as they are to run away—be it a Henry's Fork rainbow, a South Andros bonefish, a chrome bright Bristol Bay silver, or anything in between. These technical reels feature an all-new extra-large arbor for ultra-fast line retrieval and a narrow spool that makes level-winding effortless. For those looking to gain every advantage in the most critical of situations, the ARBOR XL is almost like cheating.

Featuring our tried-and-true Sealed Carbon System drag package tuned for optimum performance in each size class and a one revolution drag knob for reliable and repeatable pressure, the fully-machined ARBOR XL brings tested performance to an upgraded package for the most demanding of anglers. Available in two sizes: 4/5/6 and 6/7/8.

ARBOR XL

Features

ARBOR XL

Details

SCS Drag

One Revolution Drag Knob with 20 numbers and 39 detented settings

Ultra-Large arbor for the fastest line pick-up

Narrow spool for intuitive level-winding

Concave, ported arbor for greater strength and capacity

Fully machined 6061-T6 aerospace grade aluminum

Cold forged and tempered for superior strength and rigidity

Hard anodized for surface protection and corrosion resistance

Ergonomic handle

Easy conversion from left- to right-hand retrieve

Neoprene and embroidered ballistic nylon reel case

Colors: Frost and Slate

Overall rating: 5.0 / 5 from 33 reviews.

AI Generated Review Summary

The Arbor XL 4/5/6 is highly praised for its efficient and quick retrieve, excellent for large trout fishing, and smooth drag, making it a top choice for anglers seeking fast line retrieval and effortless level-winding.

Summary topics

  • Drag Smoothness: 19%
  • Large Trout Fishing Performance: 67%
  • Retrieve Efficiency: 15%

Review topics: ["looks","shipping","feel","reel","drag","retrieve","line","balance","spool","arbor"].

Review highlights

  • "I love this lightweight large arbor reel for a quick retrieve."Keith R.
  • "Nice and light, efficient retrieve, and good looking reel."Tony E.
  • "Nice reel, light and great drag"Patricia D.

Reviews

Glacier Line Review.

"The reel is great! The Glacier line is a bit odd. When you reel up the line under pressure it feel like it’s grinding your Guides down. So every time you reel in a fish it feel terrible like it’s grinding away on your guide making it hard to reel up the line under pressure"

Barry B. (5/5)

Arbor XL

"Fantastic product at a great price. Far Bank Pro’s could not have been easier to work with. The product arrived quickly and exactly as specified. ."

Jamie M. (5/5)

Smooth and Strong!

"One of the most incredible reels I've ever purchased! Extremely smooth, good fast pickup, and exceptionally strong drag. Highly recommend!"

Acee A. (5/5)

Flies order

"Great job. Very easy to order and flies look great."

Christopher R. (5/5)

The perfect reel.

"These reels are so damn good I slapped them on all 9 rods and never looked back. The drag? Smoother than a bourbon buzz at midnight. The big diameter, narrow spool? Doesn’t bind up—ever—unlike every reel that’s made me swear like a drunk sailor on a Sunday float. And the line pickup? Faster than bad decisions in Vegas. Honestly, I don’t know why it took this long for someone to make a reel like this—it’s pure common sense, just with sex appeal."

Daniel P. (5/5)

Best freshwater reel

"I’m using this reel on my R8 core 9’ 6wt FB and it pairs perfectly. The balance is just right, I really dig the blue and the fast retrieve is very useful. Highly recommend!"

Nathan H. (5/5)

Awesome Product

"I love Sage reels in general, but the Arbor XL exceeds my expectations. Great feel in the hand and light as a feather. Way to go guys/gals!"

Timothy M. (5/5)

Arbor XL 4/5/6

"Love the real, it really balanced my R8 core 6wt. Love the slim design!"

Scott W. (5/5)

Arbor 4/5/6

"Great reel. Love it. Perfect craftsmanship"

Chris B. (5/5)

Lite and efficient. Looks great

"Lite and efficient. Looks great and the large arbor quickly retrieved the line"

Patrick P. (5/5)

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