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The benchmark in fly reel design and performance.
NEW DESIGNS FOR 2012
D
ear Fly Fisher, The Nautilus think tank continues to churn out some amazing ideas and designs. Innovation reigns supreme at our Miami factory, and not a day goes by without
someone laying an idea down on paper. Most ideas never make it further than the trash bin, but every idea adds to the encyclopedia of reel making knowledge that our team has gathered. From new drag systems and spool designs to optimizing machining time to increase output. We are not afraid to innovate: Scrap the old to make room for the new. In the years to come we will continue to innovate with new reels, new components and new drag systems. We are always studying market trends: New fly lines, running lines, rods, casting styles, fishing methods, etc. Our sport is constantly evolving and to imitate what others succeed with may sound like a safe bet, but it is awfully boring and not very rewarding. At Nautilus Reels we are always working to make tomorrow’s best fly fishing reel. In this year’s catalog you will find today’s best trout reel: The FWX reel that was introduced a year ago. Then read up on the NV-G series: The Über-arbor fly reels that reel in a foot per turn. New for 2011 are two fly reels designed just for Spey and two handed fly fishers, and a 5 inch NV-G called the Monster . The bomb proof Nautilus CCF fly reels are still here, as are the standing benchmark for large arbor fly reel technology, the Nautilus NV series. Sealed drags and red drag covers seem to be the rage these days, and it is very rewarding to see that not only have we set the standard in sealed drag systems, but it also seems that we are the fashion standard for the industry. Thank you for your interest in our fly fishing reels. Try one out, it will not be your last. ®
NAUTILUS REELS HIGH PERFORMANCE Disc Braking Systems FWX SC F™ To ta lly Se a le d Ma inte nance F ree FWX SCF™ Disc Brake System. All FWX reels feature our Sealed Carbon Fiber drag system with the TORQ-X™ clutch drive. This totally sealed, maintenance free draw bar type carbon fiber disc brake delivers the smoothest drag on the market in a light tackle fly reel. No sand, gravel, water or snow will affect the flawless performance of this amazing disc drag. Targets: Trout to Bonefish FWX SCF™
C C F™
H ig h P e rf o rm a nc e Drag Sys tem
CCF Disc Brake System™. Our award winning Cork and Carbon Fiber and simply better than any competitors’ drags. This maintenance free drag system is housed in a hermetically sealed center hub and is impervious to the elements. No salt, sand, water or grit will ever interfere with your fly reel’s sublime performance. Born from the cross between the resilience and forgiveness of a cork drag, and the high performance characteristics of carbon fiber disc brakes, this hybrid drag system is free of startup inertia and fade. Often imitated, never equaled. CCF™
Targets: Big Trout to Marlin
N V C C F™
P re m ium C o m po ne nts-Ul ti mate P o w e r a nd P e rformance
NV CCF Disc Brake System™. Our award winning Nautilus NV series of reels sport a larger, lighter and stronger version of the CCF Disc Brake System. To reduce weight without compromising strength we incorporated state of the art titanium and ceramic components, and migrated to cold finished 7075 series aluminum that is used for high-stress structural parts such as aircraft fittings, missile parts NV C C F ™
and defense equipment and components. Maintenance free and fully sealed. The Brembo® brakes of fly fishing. Targets: Trout to Marlin 3
N EW F O R 2 0 1 2
composite high performance drag system is smoother, tougher,
NEW NAUTILUS MONSTER
I
ntroducing The Monster
New to the NV-G family of reels is the Nautilus NV Monster. At 5” in diameter, 9.9 oz. and less than 1% startup inertia at 15 lbs. of drag pressure, this reel will be your best friend come Tarpon season. Yes tarpon guides and fanatics, we listened. The Monster is loaded with features: Big game handle and perfectly balanced counterweight • Giga Arbor design for 14” per turn line pick up and fast backing drying • Machined crossbars on spool at the 350 yard backing line • Laser ID for line identification • 3 strengthened spool support lugs for ideal balance of strength and lightness • Extra wide line guard for increased impact resistance • Extra thick Nautilus shell lugs for superior frame strength • Award winning NV CCF disc braking system • Lightest true big game 12+weight on the market by a lot! The NV Monster is the perfect addition to your fly fishing reel arsenal if you are a blue water or flats 12+ weight big game hunter. At only 9.9 ounces this reel will make your 12 weight rod cast like a 9 weight. Gone are the days of sore arms from casting heavy big game reels on heavy rods: Cast all day. Blind cast all day for all we care. When the fish finally takes the fly you will be in good shape to bring it in for a quick healthy release.
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THE NAUTILUS NV MONSTER The TARPON TAMER NV MONSTER Loaded With Features: • Big game handle and perfectly balanced counterweight • Giga Arbor design for 14” per turn line pick up and fast backing drying
N AU TI L U S N V M O N S T E R
• Machined crossbars on spool at the 350 yard backing line • Laser ID for line identification • 3 strengthened spool support lugs for ideal balance of strength and lightness • Extra wide line guard for increased impact resistance • Extra thick Nautilus shell lugs for superior frame strength • Award winning NV CCF disc braking system • Lightest true big game 12+ weight on the market by a lot!
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NAUTILUS NV SPEY SERIES
S
ince we first began making the Nautilus reels we have
always kept an eye on the Spey and two-hander segment of this sport. For 8 years now we have published our Spey specs chart to help you figure out what reel to match to your favorite Spey rod and line. Over time we have gathered a huge following in this niche fly fishing market and we are constantly listening to what is coming, what is going and adapting our reels to upcoming trends.
The current trend in Spey casting is the thinner running lines that help casters shoot the lines farther with less effort. While a great thing for distance, this has created new balance requirements in fly reel design.
The Nautilus NV Spey reels have been designed to maximize the effectiveness of
these
thin
running
lines,
and
we
incorporated the hugely popular Giga arbor design for lightening fast line pick up and minimal line memory.
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PERFECT IN BALANCE, FORM AND FUNCTION.
THE NAUTILUS NV SPEY Engineered for SERIOUS BUSINESS NAU T ILUS S P E Y Whether Spey or overhead casting a two handed rod, the reel requirements remain the same: large capacity to fit a modest amount of backing under these biggest of lines, and just enough weight to balance a 12 to 15 foot two-handed rod. The Nautilus NV Spey reels was specifically built to address the needs of Spey casters and NV SPEY SERIES
two-handers.
NV S PEY 40 0 -5 5 0 NV Spey 400-550: 8.1 oz, 4.25� dia, 400550 grain heads or 7/8/9 weight Spey lines.
NV S PEY 45 0 -7 5 0 NV Spey 450-750: 9.1 oz, 4.5� dia, 450-700 grain heads or 9/10/11 weight Spey lines.
These spools have been named to reflect the recommended range of grain weights of the line heads for each, starting at the lowest recommended to the biggest line that will comfortably fit with at least 150 yards of 30 lb. backing. The NV Spey 400-550 will fit your existing NV 10/11 frame and the NV Spey 450-750 fits the NV 11/12 frame. 7
NAUTILUS FWX SERIES
T
he
Nautilus
FWX
series
are
the
lightest,
most
technologically advanced trout reels on the market today. FWX reels are almost a half ounce lighter than their FW predecessors due to a new spool design and internal changes. We can proudly say that we make the lightest machined aluminum disc drag fly reel on the market.
Like the NVG reels, the FWX sport our Giga arbor spool design that promotes faster line pick up and backing drying. In addition to the advanced spool designs used in these reels, we have added a new stainless steel 1-way clutch that is housed in our proprietary TORQ-X™ clutch drive that ensures instant drag engagement with no slack. The retrieve direction can be easily switched from left hand to right hand and the spools are easily changed with a push on and click off release.
One of the most popular creations to come out of the Nautilus think-tank is the industry first LaserID™ line identification system: We have laser etched a white spot on the back of each FWX spool to write the line type and weight that you are using. Write with a permanent marker and wipe it off with alcohol when you change lines. No more washed out 8
or lost line stickers.
THE NAUTILUS FWX Fresh Water LIGHT, SALT WATER SAFE! NAUTILUS FWX SERIES The lightest, most technologically advanced trout reels available. LIGHTES T R E E L The lightest machined aluminum disc drag fly reel on the market. GI GA A R BOR S P O O L N AUT I LU S F W X S E R I E S
Faster line pick up and backing drying. TO R Q-X™ CL U T C H D R I V E A new stainless steel 1-way clutch that is housed in our proprietary TORQ-X™ clutch drive that ensures instant drag engagement with no slack. Laser ID ™ LIN E I D S Y S T E M A white spot is etched on the back of each FWX spool to write the line type and weight that you are using. Write with a permanent marker and wipe it off with alcohol. Reels are available in black or brushed silver anodizing.
Av ailab le in 4 m o d e l s: FWX 1:
WF2
+ 90 yds
#20
3.5 oz.
FWX 3/4:
WF3F + 110 yds #20
3.6 oz.
FWX 5/6:
WF5F + 150 yds #20
3.8 oz.
FWX 7/8:
WF7F + 200 yds #20
4.1 oz.
*
* Hooker® compatible, optional accessory
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2012 SPECIFICATIONS DACRON (MICRON) BACKING CAPACITIES
REEL MODEL
FWX
FW 1
1 100
FWX 3/4
LINE WEIGHT (WF) + YARDS BACKING 2 3 4 5 6 7 90
75
145
120
95 175
FWX 5/6
150
125 250
FWX 7/8 CCF 8
225
200
300
250 350
CCF 10
CCF
8
CCF 12 CCF 12DD CCF 12T CCF ATL NV 5/6 150
NV 5/6 G-5
200
175
125
100
NV 6/7 175
NV
NV 6/7 G-6
150
225
200
150
125
175
225
NV 8/9 250
NV 8/9 G-7
225
200
175
NV 10/11 225
NV 10/11 G-8 NV 11/12
250
NE W
NV 11/12 G-9 NV MONSTER NV SPEY 400-550
550gr head with .030” Running Line + 150yds
NV SPEY 450-750
750gr head with .030” Running Line + 150yds
Sealed Carbon Fiber Disc Brake 10
Cork and Carbon Fiber Composite Disc Braking System
CCF Brake with larger drag, ceramic bearings.
9 lug reinforced clutch for instant drag engagement.
2012 SPECIFICATIONS DACRON (MICRON) BACKING CAPACITIES
10
11
12
13
200 300
200
SPO O L PRI CE
20#
3.5
3.00
0.93
$230.00 $105.00
20#
3.6
3.25
1.00
$240.00 $115.00
20#
3.8
3.50
1.00
$250.00 $125.00
20#
4.1
3.75
1.00
$300.00 $145.00
20#
8.7
3.75
1.12
$425.00 $160.00
30#
9.2
4.00
1.12
$475.00 $180.00
200
375
325
300
250
30#
9.6
4.25
1.12
$525.00 $200.00
375
350
300
30#
10.1
4.25
1.30
$550.00 $210.00
375
350
300
30#
12.4
4.50
1.38
$575.00 $220.00
475
450
30#
14.5
5.00
1.38
$795.00 $340.00
20#
5.5
3.50
1.09
$540.00 $225.00
20#
5.1
3.50
1.09
$560.00 $245.00
20#
6.0
3.75
1.09
$570.00 $235.00
20#
5.7
3.75
1.09
$590.00 $255.00
30#
7.1
4.00
1.09
$600.00 $255.00
20#
6.6
4.00
1.09
$620.00 $275.00
30#
7.6
4.25
1.09
$650.00 $265.00
30#
7.2
4.25
1.09
$670.00 $285.00
30#
8.6
4.50
1.20
$750.00 $295.00
30#
8.3
4.50
1.20
$770.00 $315.00
30#
9.9
5.00
1.30
$850.00 $365.00
30#
8.1
4.25
1.00
$690.00 $305.00
30#
9.1
4.50
1.10
$790.00 $335.00
175
225
175
175 350
225
R EEL PR ICE
250
275 200
B AC KIN G W E IG H T D IAME TE R W ID TH # (OZ. ) (IN C H E S)
200
325
300
175 375
Giga arbor, the big game 端ber-arbor.
350
325
Perpetually repels contaminants from braking system.
Write the line weight on the spool.
Wrap your line or hang your fly on it. 11
S PE C I F I CAT I O N S
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NAUTILUS CCF SERIES A SERIES OF FIRSTS
T
hese reels set the standard for big game fly fishing with
the first sealed cork and carbon fiber composite drag system, and the first quick release spool system on a draw bar drag reel.
Still the smoothest, toughest, and most consistent drag system in the market. The CCF series brought new technology into the big game fly fishing market by introducing a drag system that incorporated all the qualities of cork drags and added the unbeatable startup inertia of carbon fiber. Marrying Cork and Carbon Fiber (CCF), we were able to mitigate all the negatives of both materials: The high startup inertia and high maintenance requirements of cork, and the build up of heat of carbon fiber. We created the perfect braking system, and have 6 just as perfect reels built around it! STILL THE SMOOTHEST, TOUGHEST, MOST CONSISTENT DRAG SYSTEM ON THE MARKET. 12
THE NAUTILUS CCF The STANDARD for BIG GAME FLY FISHING NAU TILUS C C F AT L A NT I C ( featu re d ) The Nautilus CCF Atlantic is a 5” monster to tame the largest of species. This reel, built around the CCF-XL brake, is unique not only in performance, but also in the intricate CNC machining work that went into the design of the spool. From balancing a 15 foot Spey rod to horsing in a blue water denizen, this reel will increase the odds of landing the next blue N AU TI L U S C C F S E R I E S
marlin world record. SEA LED DR AG S Y S T E M The
first
sealed
cork
and
carbon
fiber
composite drag system, and the first quick release spool system on a draw bar drag reel. Pat# 7,559,488 6 R EELS •
1 PERFECT
BRAK IN G SY S T E M No.8:
WF-8
+ 250 yds #20, 8.7 oz.
No.10:
WF-10 + 250 yds #30, 9.2 oz.
No.12:
WF-12 + 300 yds #30, 9.6 oz.
No.12DD: WF-12 + 350 yds #30, 10.1 oz. No.12T:
WF-12 + 350 yds #30, 12.4 oz.
Atlantic: WF-13 + 450 yds #30, 14.5 oz.
*
Reels are available in black or brushed silver.
DID YOU K N O W ?
Cork drags were first used in the 1930’s, when car gear boxes and brakes were made of cork. We still don’t understand how cork is even considered as the primary drag surface in fly reels. Nostalgia maybe…
* Hooker® compatible, optional accessory
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NAUTILUS NV SERIES THE OUTPERFORMER
T
he Nautilus NV (~EN-VEE) series is available in five sizes
and is unparalleled in both weight and performance. The Nautilus NV 5/6, 6/7, 8/9 or 10/11 and 11/12 are completely impervious to the elements and will outperform any fighting class reel on the market today.
The NV series feature the NV CCF drag system that is larger than the Nautilus CCF brake, and stainless steel components have largely been replaced by ceramics and titanium. These true large arbor reels are only exceeded in performance by the slender looks and subtle beauty: No detail has been omitted, from its low profile drag knob and counterweight to the 100 and 200 yard backing markers on the inside of the spool.
The Nautilus NV series are the lightest reels in their class, and offer the greatest value in any big game fly reel available in the market today. A reel of a lifetime for a lifetime of trips. These are without a doubt, the best reels money can buy. FULLY-LOADED WITH AWARD WINNING 14
HIGH PERFORMANCE TECHNOLOGY
THE NAUTILUS NV (~EN-VEE) UNPARALLELED in Weight and Performance I M PR ESS IV E P E R F O R M A N C E The lightest reel in its class is exceeded in performance only by its slender looks and subtle 2009
ALER’S CH DE
E OIC
beauty. Definitely EN-VEE-able!
FLY FISHING RETAILER A
W
The greatest value in any big game fly reel
AR
E
R
O UTSTA N D IN G VA L U E
D WINN
NAUTILUS NV 11/12
available in the market today. Simply put, the best reels money can buy. W EAT HER - PR O O F Completely impervious to the elements and N AUT I L U S N V S E R I E S
will outperform any fighting class reel on the market. L ARGER C CF D R AG S Y S T E M The NV sports a larger version of the CCF drag system compared to their Nautilus CCF siblings. 5 SI ZES •10 CO N F I G U R AT I O N S NV 5/6:
WF-5 + 200 yds #20,
5.5 oz.
NV 6/7:
WF-7 + 200 yds #20,
6.0 oz.
NV 8/9:
WF-9 + 200 yds #30,
7.1 oz.
NV 10/11: WF-11 + 225 yds #30,
7.6 oz.
NV 11/12: WF-12 + 325 yds #30,
8.6 oz.
Reels are available in black or brushed silver anodizing unless ordered in a custom color.
* * Compatible with Giga Spools
Loaded with the latest technology, featuring titanium drag shafts and high performance ceramic micro bearings. Ceramics and titanium are impervious to the elements, so you’ll spend less time worrying and more time fishing. NV reels feature a “thrust bearing to thrust bearing” drag design for effortless cranking resistance under any load, ensuring the smoothest line retrieval of any reel on the market. Using titanium and ceramics has allowed us to downsize components, increase the drag surface by over 75%, and still decrease the overall weight without sacrificing the fighting class qualities that are the hallmark of our products.
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NAUTILUS NV-G SERIES THE ĂœBER-ARBORS
T
he NV-G series are built on the tried, tested and trusted
NV5/6 through NV Monster frames, and feature the patented and award winning NV CCF Disc Braking System.
The G-Spool designs transform your NV reels into Ăźber-arbor fly reels that pick up line faster than any other comparable reel in the market. The G-Spool (Giga Spool) design reduces the reel weight significantly and generates less line coiling and much faster line retrieval (up to a foot per turn on the G-9, and 14 inches per turn on the NV Monster).
The unique CNC machining on these reels gives the impression that the backing is floating above the arbor, creating significant air space under the backing which promotes faster backing drying. Wet backing is the leading cause of corrosion in fly reels, and the G-Spool design dries 14 times faster than traditional designs. Nothing compares: drag, design or performance. BUILT FOR SERIOUS BUSINESS, 16
LOOKS MEAN, ACTS MEAN AND IS MEAN!
THE NAUTILUS NV-G INCOMPARABLE Drag, Design, Performance NAU TILUS N V 1 1 /1 2 G -9 ( featu re d i n N a u t i l u s C u s to m S h o p ) The G-9 spool. This is serious business. At a mere 8.3 ounces and 4.5 inches in diameter, this reel is still more than one ounce lighter than our competitors’ 8 weight mid and large arbor reels and picks up line twice as fast (if not more). This Giga arbor spool will bring your salmon skipping back to you on the surface. ÜB ER - A R BO R S N AU T I L U S N V- G S E R I E S
The G-Spool design transforms your NV reels into über-arbor fly reels that pick up line faster than any other comparable reel in the market. GI GA S POOL D E S I G N The G-Spool (Giga Spool) design significantly reduces reel weight and generates less line coiling and much faster line retrieval (up to a foot per turn on the G-9). CNC M AC HIN I NG The unique CNC machining on these reels gives the impression that the backing is floating above the arbor, creating significant air space under the backing promoting faster backing drying. The G-Spool design dries fourteen times faster than traditional designs. N AU T IL U S N V-G SER IES • Ü BER-ARB ORS All Nautilus NV-G reels and spools are identified by a machined G on the counterweight.
NV-G5:
WF-5 + 125 yds #20,
5.1 oz.
NV-G6:
WF-6 + 150 yds #20,
5.7 oz.
NV-G7:
WF-7 + 200 yds #30,
6.6 oz.
NV-G8:
WF-8 + 200 yds #30,
7.2 oz.
NV-G9:
WF-9 + 225 yds #30,
8.3 oz.
NV-Monster:
WF-12 + 350 yds #30,
9.9 oz.
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NAUTILUS CUSTOM SHOP PERSONALIZED To Your Liking
T
he Nautilus Custom Shop offers a myriad of options: Everything from custom
colored reels or parts that you can install at home to laser etchings performed at the Nautilus Reels factory in Miami, Florida, USA. Some of the custom jobs are purely cosmetic, and others are highly functional. Custom shop items can be ordered as after market parts or with your new reel at your local fly shop. This is your chance to own a reel that is personalized to your liking and perfectly adapted to your fishing style and destination. Please refer to our website for multiple examples and a detailed list of available options.
CUSTOM COLORED HOUSINGS & SPOOLS BIG GAME HANDLES NAUTILUS HOOKER ® ACCESSORY CUSTOM COLOR SMALL PARTS CUSTOM NAME OR LOGO ENGRAVING DRAG KNOB DIALS FOR PERFECT DRAG MEMORY FISH ENGRAVINGS BY JORGE MARTINEZ EXTERNAL BACKING MARKERS CUSTOM DESIGNED PACKAGES FOR TROUT, STEELHEAD, BONEFISH, TARPON & STRIPER 18
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availability check our website in the apparel section and purchase online or from your favorite Nautilus Pro Shop.
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HATS VISORS & BELT BUCKLES L as er ID ™ Industry first line identification system.
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