Specs
Arbor XL 4/5/6 Reel - Slate
SKU: 32-6400R45601
Basics
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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. 4/5/6 -
The material the reel is built from, such as machined aluminum. It influences weight, strength and durability. Anodized Machined 6061-T6 Aluminum
Drag System
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The braking system inside the reel that applies resistance to slow a running fish, such as a sealed disc drag or click-and-pawl. Sealed Carbon System (SCS) -
How well the drag is protected from water, sand and debris. Yes -
The dial used to increase or decrease drag tension. One Revolution Drag Knob with 20 Numbers and 40 Detented Settings
Reel & Spool
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How much backing the reel can hold along with the fly line, listed in yards at a given pound test. WF6 + 100yd/20lb -
The weight of the rod or reel, usually in ounces. A lighter rod is less tiring to cast; reel weight helps balance the rod in hand. 4 1/2oz -
The finish color of the reel. Slate -
The outside width of the reel frame, measured edge to edge. A larger diameter generally holds more line. 4 1/8in -
The width of the spool, measured front to back. Wider spools hold more line and backing. 1 1/8in -
The diameter of the spool's center. Larger arbors retrieve more line per turn; smaller arbors hold more fly line and backing. Ultra-Large
Components
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Whether the reel can be set up for left- or right-hand retrieve. True -
The knob on the reel used to turn the spool and reel in line. Its shape and material affect grip and comfort. Ergonomic Handle -
How the spool is removed from the reel frame, such as a screw fit, push button or pressure release. Screw-Tight Spool Lock with Knurled Lock Nut -
The case or pouch that protects the reel during travel and storage. Neoprene and Embroidered Ballistic Nylon Reel Case
Technology
Arbor XL Reel - Sage
The technical ARBOR XL sports an extra-large arbor for ultra-fast line retrieval and a narrow spool that makes level-winding effortless.
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One Revolution Drag Knob
Numbered settings, detents, and audible clicks help take the guesswork out of setting your preferred control level. Our SCS Drag is hand-calibrated for precision and consistency, allowing for repeatable settings and confidence in your adjustments. The easy switch between decreased tension for stripping and increased pressure for fighting fish makes for more time fishing and less time setting drag.
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Sealed Carbon System Drag
With its smooth engagement and consistent, dependable, and repeatable pressure, SCS Drag allows you to fish with confidence knowing your tippet is protected. Proprietary high-grade US made carbon easily, repeatedly handles high pressure and quickly dissipates the kinetic energy of that running fish into thermal energy. Tailored configurations create specific drag systems for each model, size, and fishing application, and the entire system is sealed to keep out water, sand, grit, and salt.
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Exclusive USA Carbon
Our drag discs are made with proprietary US-made carbon of the highest grade, the same material used in the brakes of jets and F1 race cars. Unlike alternative drag components such as cork or plastic, or even polymers like Delrin® and Rulon®, carbon does not compress, deteriorate, melt, or burn. It dissipates extreme heat without wear and allows us to create compact drag systems that are high performance, stable, durable, and repeatable.
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One Revolution Drag Knob with 20 Numbers and 40 Detented Settings
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Concave, Ported Arbor for Greater Strength and Capacity
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Anodized Machined 6061-T6 Aluminum
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Ultra-Large Arbor for the Fastest Line Pick-Up
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