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2018

MADE ON THE WATER®

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EVOLUTION R SALT

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EVOLUTION R

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EVOLUTION LTX

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GUNNISON

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COLORADO LT

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CIMARRON II

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ANIMAS

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ANIMAS S

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EVOLUTION R SALT MADE IN USA

Fishing in the salt is a grueling endeavor. The conditions are tough, and the fish can be even tougher; 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 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.

LIGHTWEIGHT • Starting at 7.6 ounces for the 7/8 and topping out at only 9 ounces for the 11/12 • Innovative dual mini counterbalances reduce mass • Fully Machined in the USA from 6061T6 proprietary aluminum alloy SEALED DRAG • Industry-best power-to-weight ratio in a fully sealed system produces 30+ lbs of drag torque • Bonded carbon fluoropolymer and stainless steel disc stack • Based on the Evolution R drag design, but with 16 quarter-sized drag discs instead of 7 dime-sized discs STAINLESS STEEL INTERNALS • All internal components are machined stainless steel REINFORCED FRAME & SPOOL • Bolstered structural rigidity as well as increased backing capacity CUSTOM HANDLE MATERIAL • Machined canvas phenolic rod on a 7075-T6 chromated aluminum post, reduces weight and increases grip when wet FINISH

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9| 10

11 | 12

WIDTH

1.35"

1.42"

1.50"

DIAMETER

4.08"

4.43"

4.75"

7.51 oz.

8.00 oz.

8.85 oz.

WEIGHT LINE WEIGHT

7-8wt.

9-10wt.

11-12wt.

WF7 + 235 WF8 + 215

WF9 + 325 WF10 + 275

30# WF11 + 300 30# WF12 + 250

REEL MSRP

$595.00

$695.00

$795.00

SPOOL MSRP

$360.00

$415.00

$475.00

CAPACITY

PLATINUM

MATTE BLACK

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EVOLUTION R MADE IN USA

Machining a fly reel is as much art as it is skill. Just as a perfect loop flying over the water is a thing of beauty, crafted by the caster, the Evolution R is the culmination of our engineers’ and machinists’ artistic and technical prowess.

The R is not only lightweight, but also incredibly rigid and durable, with a unique geometry that is as functional as it is stylish. The innovative shape of the ultra-large arbor spool is engineered to force the even winding of the line across the face of the spool as it is retrieved - something never before seen in a fly reel.

The drag design is also an industry first: a fully sealed, bonded carbon fluoropolymer and stainless steel interface that delivers smooth power in a lightweight, compact package. Start up inertia is virtually nonexistent to protect the most delicate of tippet. The R’s extremely wide range of brake adjustment also manages to produce some of the highest drag pressure found in an ultralight fly reel.

This all is controlled by a subtle yet striking, frameintegrated drag knob that blends perfectly into the form of the reel. Its solid grip allows for easy manipulation of settings - even while wearing gloves. Couple this with the canvas phenolic handle, first introduced by Ross Reels, the on-the-water functionality of the R is like no other.

ULTRALIGHT WEIGHT • All models less than 5.2 oz.

• Fully Machined from 6061-T6 proprietary aluminum alloy SEALED DRAG • Industry leading power-to-weight ratio in a fully sealed system • Proprietary bonded carbon fluoropolymer and stainless steel disc stack STAINLESS STEEL INTERNALS • All internal components machined stainless steel

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CUSTOM HANDLE MATERIAL • Machined canvas phenolic rod on a 7075-T6 chromated aluminum post, reduces weight and increases grip when wet FINISH • Hard anodized for the perfect balance of durability and color

SIZE

3|4

4|5

5|6

7|8

WIDTH

0.97"

0.97”

0.97”

0.97”

DIAMETER

3.43"

3.53"

3.78"

4.03"

4.64 oz.

4.82 oz.

5.03 oz.

5.18 oz.

WEIGHT LINE WEIGHT

3-4wt.

4-5wt.

5-6wt.

7-8wt.

WF3 + 100 WF4 + 85

WF4 + 100 WF5 + 75

WF5 + 115 WF6 + 90

WF7 + 180 WF8 + 150

REEL MSRP

$455.00

$465.00

$475.00

$495.00

SPOOL MSRP

$275.00

$280.00

$285.00

$300.00

CAPACITY

PLATINUM

MATTE BLACK

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EVOLUTION LTX MADE IN USA

The Ross Reels Evolution series defined the modern trout reel.

Now meet the Evolution LTX: the perfect combination of original Evolution LT feel and Evolution R performance.

The large arbor spool includes an innovative line channel for cleanly hiding arbor knots when winding on backing.

The Ross Reels signature bell-shaped arbor design also adds strength, while helping to self-level the fly line across the face of the spool as it is retrieved.

The LTX also incorporates a handle machined from canvas phenolic rod (another Ross Reels innovation), which reduces weight, adds durability, and increases grip when wet. These improvements make the LTX a true light saltwater contender, perfectly at home on the flats as it is on the shores of a western river.

These meticulously designed features of the LTX converge in a light weight package, redefining the trout reel for another generation.

• Frame / Spool made from a 6061T6 proprietary aluminum alloy specifically engineered for Ross Reels • Oil impregnated bronze bushing rotating on a stainless steel spindle, SEALED DRAG SYSTEM • Based on the stacked-disc system found in the Evolution R, creating extreme pressure in a small package • Creates four times the strength of the Evolution LT

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4|5

5|6

7|8

0.97”

0.97”

1.08”

1.10”

DIAMETER

3.42”

3.48”

3.83”

4.03”

4.20 oz.

4.29 oz.

4.65 oz.

4.91 oz.

3-4wt.

4-5wt.

5-6wt.

7-8wt.

WF3 + 60 WF4 + 50

WF4 + 85 WF5 + 70

WF5 + 115 WF6 + 95

WF7 + 175 WF8 + 150

REEL MSRP

$385.00

$385.00

$395.00

$395.00

SPOOL MSRP

$230.00

$230.00

$240.00

$240.00

CAPACITY

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FINISH

SIZE

WEIGHT

BLACK

• Machined canvas phenolic handle reduces weight and adds grip

WIDTH

LINE WEIGHT

PLATINUM

FULLY MACHINED COMPONENTS

• Hard anodized for the perfect balance of durability and color

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The ultra-smooth drag found in the Evolution LT has a long and revered history, but our engineering team took this design to the next level. The drag debuting with the LTX is not only sealed, but also four times stronger than its predecessors’, while retaining the sound and feel that helped make the Evolution an icon.

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GUNNISON MADE IN USA

Cutting through the Black Canyon on the Western Slope of Colorado, and only 10 miles from the Ross Reels factory, the storied Gunnison river inspired the name for one of the most iconic, reliable, and best-selling fly reels ever produced.

As a tribute to the original aesthetics, the Gunnison is designed with octagonal machining, round porting, and a leader groove on the frame. That is where the similarities part ways, as the new Gunnison represents the best in modern reel design while retaining all the reliability and ruggedness of the original.

While the unique frame geometry and spool profile echo the original Gunnison, the contemporary porting and large arbor design make this a modern, bulletproof package with retro styling. The Gunnison also has a sealed drag based on the same platform as the new Evolution LTX, creating a reliable and powerful system impervious to the elements.

At the end of the day, replacing what was the favorite (and in many cases the first) fly reel of so many anglers was a daunting task. These were huge shoes to fill, but the new Ross Reels Gunnison has risen to the occasion.

FULLY MACHINED COMPONENTS • Truly unique machined frame and spool reminiscent of the original Gunnison • Machined canvas phenolic handle reduces weight and adds grip • Frame / Spool made from a 6061T6 proprietary aluminum alloy made specifically engineered for Ross Reels SEALED DRAG SYSTEM • Based on the stacked-disc system found in the Evolution LTX, creating extreme pressure in a small package QUICK RELEASE SPOOL • Fully machined for increased strength and easy left-hand to righthand retrieve conversion ULTRA DURABLE RETRO-MODERN DESIGN • Perfect balance of classic Gunnison design, modern machining, and technology

SIZE

4|5

5|6

7|8

WIDTH

0.97”

1.08”

1.10”

DIAMETER

3.48”

3.83”

4.03”

6.29 oz.

6.70 oz.

7.36 oz.

4-5wt.

5-6wt.

7-8wt.

WF4 + 85 WF5 + 70

WF5 + 115 WF6 + 95

WF7 + 175 WF8 + 150

REEL MSRP

$385.00

$395.00

$395.00

SPOOL MSRP

$230.00

$240.00

$240.00

WEIGHT LINE WEIGHT CAPACITY

BLACK

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COLORADO LT MADE IN USA

The water moving around the rocks and in the riffles. The fish rising in front of you. The cast. The fly. That glorious take. This is what inspired us when designing the lightest member of the Ross Reels family, the Colorado LT. It’s simplicity at its finest: when you are able to focus on everything except your equipment.

ULTRALIGHT WEIGHT Harkening back to the Colorado™, our original click and pawl reel, the Colorado LT retains the same ruggedness and the signature all-metal clicker of the original Colorado.

However, the Colorado LT is built with a new aesthetic and modern design evident in its large arbor and highly detailed porting.

Although it is the lightest reel in its class, you will not find any plastic here. A super-strong, fully machined aluminum frame and spool are paired with a handle machined from canvas phenolic rod - an industry first.

This innovative material is found in the handles of highend custom knives and also has the very useful property of increasing grip when wet.

Adding to its elegant simplicity, the Colorado LT boasts only 15 total parts, all designed, machined, and assembled in Montrose, Colorado USA. This heritage is reflected in the Colorado flag milled into the frame and the mountain silhouette found on the anodized aluminum clicker cover.

• All models less than 3.0 oz FULLY MACHINED COMPONENTS • Frame / Spool made from a 6061T6 proprietary aluminum alloy STAINLESS STEEL CLICK/PAWL • All metal click/pawl mechanism with a stainless steel pawl, gear, and spring 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

SIZE

0|3

3|4

4|5

WIDTH

0.87”

0.87”

0.87”

DIAMETER WEIGHT LINE WEIGHT

MATTE BLACK

3.33”

3.45”

2.91 oz.

2.98 oz.

0-3wt.

3-4wt.

4-5wt.

WF2 + 35 WF3 + 35

WF3 + 50 WF4 + 45

WF4 + 65 WF5 + 55

REEL MSRP

$285.00

$290.00

$295.00

SPOOL MSRP

$170.00

$175.00

$180.00

CAPACITY

PLATINUM

3.20” 2.86 oz.

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All of this thought and attention to detail was put into the Colorado LT so that you will have a simple, elegant reel to use on any fishing adventure. A reel that allows you to focus on your passion and your surroundings, wherever the river may take you.

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CIMARRON II MADE IN USA

The Cimarron II has set the standard for affordable large arbor fly reels by incorporating a superior drag mechanism that is extraordinarily smooth and heat resistant while still providing incredible stopping power. Its bold, Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired porting gives it a distinctive look, while reducing weight and maintaining the strength and rigidity that Ross is known for.

STAINLESS STEEL DRAG COMPONENTS • All stainless thrust washer for improved drag strength and durability

The Delrin® 500AF, Teflon-impregnated disc drag system has been upgraded using new composite materials and stainless steel, boasting increased drag capable of stopping even the most aggressive fish.

QUICK RELEASE LOCKING SPOOL • Fully machined for increased strength and easy left-hand to righthand retrieve conversion

Even with all of this additional power, the drag remains silky smooth and has zero start up inertia, which will protect the lightest tippet.

These features make the Cimarron II a fantastic reel with performance and reliability that will be at home on any body of water.

MACHINED DELRIN® HANDLE • Micro-grooved surface for improved grip and control RUGGED DRAG KNOB • Unique square shape yields positive grip in all fishing conditions

The Cimarron II series is fully machined out of a proprietary aluminum alloy, type-II anodized for protection, and built to take the type of abuse applied to a reel that is used every day of the season.

LARGE ARBOR • For fast line retrieval and reduced line memory LIGHTWEIGHT PORTING • Frank Lloyd Wright-inspired linear porting for a modern look

SIZE

3|4

4|5

5|6

7|8

9 | 10

WIDTH

0.97”

0.97”

1.01”

1.09”

1.17”

DIAMETER

3.13”

3.25”

3.50”

3.88”

4.25”

4.77 oz.

4.85 oz.

5.11 oz.

6.82 oz.

7.54 oz.

WEIGHT LINE WEIGHT

3-4wt.

4-5wt.

5-6wt.

7-8wt.

9-10wt.

WF3 + 125 WF4 + 115

WF4 + 150 WF5 + 130

WF5 + 200 WF6 + 175

WF7 + 250 WF8 + 225

WF9 + 375 WF10 + 350

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6/7/8 + 125

8/9/10 + 175

REEL MSRP

$215.00

$220.00

$225.00

$265.00

$295.00

SPOOL MSRP

$130.00

$135.00

$140.00

$160.00

$180.00

CAPACITY SPEY CAPACITY

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BLACK

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ANIMAS MADE IN USA

The Animas River flows rough and wild through southwest Colorado. Like its namesake, the Ross Reels™ Animas® reel will keep running no matter what it faces. It has a custom two-tone anodized finish and solid aluminum frame components, and is coupled with a liquid-smooth and powerful drag system with low start-up inertia.

QUICK RELEASE LOCKING SPOOL The newly-improved drag delivers two times its previous strength that still protects even the lightest tippet, vital when demanding quarry makes blistering, unexpected runs. One of the Animas’ best features also remains the same - a tool-less, simple right-to-left hand conversion.

The single-piece spool is elegantly ported for both aesthetics and weight savings, and the large arbor aids in retrieving all the line that just went through the tip-top.

In a first for Ross, the handle of the Animas® is fullyanodized machined aluminum with a reverse taper for increased control and excellent grip. The hours of engineering and design time taken to deliver the Animas® ensures the highest level of quality, something expected from every product wearing the Ross Reels™ logo. The Animas® is sure to be the go-to favorite of every angler to pair with their favorite rod.

• Fully machined for increased strength and easy left-hand to righthand retrieve conversion PROPRIETARY DRAG SYSTEM • Delrin 500AF with impregnated Teflon - a space-age polymer that is durable, heat resistant, selflubricating, and maintenance free ALUMINUM HANDLE • Fully machined, oversized aluminum handle with double helix grooves and reverse taper for increased control and grip LARGE ARBOR • For fast line retrieval and reduced line memory FINISH • Custom two-tone type II anodized finish for the perfect balance of hardness and color

SIZE

3|4

4|5

5|6

7|8

9 | 10

11 | 12

WIDTH

0.97”

0.97”

1.01”

1.09”

1.17”

1.19”

DIAMETER

3.13”

3.25”

3.50”

3.88”

4.25”

4.63”

4.3 oz.

4.5 oz.

4.9 oz.

7.0 oz.

8.5 oz.

9.5oz

WEIGHT LINE WEIGHT CAPACITY SPEY CAPACITY

GRANITE (W/ BRONZE HARDWARE)

3-4wt.

4-5wt.

5-6wt.

7-8wt.

9-10wt.

11-12wt.

WF3 + 125 WF4 + 115

WF4 + 150 WF5 + 130

WF5 + 200 WF6 + 175

WF7 + 250 WF8 + 225

WF9 + 375 WF10 + 350

30# WF11+ 375 30# WF12 + 325

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6/7/8 + 125

8/9/10 + 175

10/11/12 + 275

REEL MSRP

$250.00

$260.00

$275.00

$310.00

$335.00

$365.00

SPOOL MSRP

$150.00

$155.00

$165.00

$185.00

$205.00

$220.00

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STEALTH BLACK (W/ BRONZE HARDWARE)

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ANIMAS S MADE IN USA

Even though fly reels are becoming lighter and lighter, there is a portion of the fly fishing community that requires something a bit more robust to better balance their longer rods. The Animas S has been designed to that end with the Spey, Switch, and Saltwater fishermen in mind. It has been machined with a solid, one piece large-arbor spool devoid of porting, SOLID SPOOL / MINIMALLY PORTED FRAME and a matching frame with the bare minimum amount of • Fully machined spool and frame porting. This adds mass to the overall reel, allowing for have fewer porting holes to proper balance when paired with a variety of two-handed add mass to the reel while also rods. increasing overall rigidity The Animas S is based on the proven Animas platform, and shares all the same internal componentry as well as the color-accented fully-machined aluminum handle, drag knob, and spool release. The newly-improved drag delivers two times the pressure of the previous Animas, giving its Teflon-impregnated, saltwater-safe Delrin disc system the strength and smoothness that big water anglers are looking for.

In addition to the well-received 9/10 and 11/12 sizes, this year we have introduced the 7/8 size after many requests from those two-handers chasing fish with smaller Spey and switch rods.

QUICK RELEASE LOCKING SPOOL • Fully machined for increased strength and easy left-hand to righthand retrieve conversion PROPRIETARY DRAG SYSTEM • Delrin 500AF with impregnated Teflon - a space-age polymer that is durable, heat resistant, selflubricating, and maintenance-free ALUMINUM HANDLE • Fully machined, oversized aluminum handle with double helix grooves and reverse taper for increased control and grip LARGE ARBOR • For fast line retrieval and reduced line memory FINISH

7 | 8 SPEY

9 | 10 SPEY

11 | 12 SPEY

WIDTH

SIZE

2.20”

2.30”

2.32”

DIAMETER

3.88”

4.25”

4.63”

8.98 oz.

10.32 oz.

11.55 oz.

7-8wt.

9-10wt.

11-12wt.

CAPACITY

WF8 + 200

WF9 + 250

WF12 + 275

SPEY CAPACITY

6/7/8 + 125

8/9/10 + 175

10/11/12 + 275

WEIGHT LINE WEIGHT

SKAGIT CAPACITY

450gr Skagit + 175

570gr Skagit + 200

625gr Skagit + 175

REEL MSRP

$335.00

$350.00

$380.00

SPOOL MSRP

$200.00

$210.00

$230.00

STEALTH BLACK (W/ BRONZE HARDWARE)

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• Custom two-tone type II anodized finish for the perfect balance of hardness and color

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