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Greys

Greys GTS900 Fly Reel

Flagship large-arbour fly reel

The flagship GTS reel brings bar-stock aluminium, a centralised twin Rulon drag and handy left-to-right conversion to the fly water. A cracking all-rounder, with enough range for everything from light river work to bigger freshwater and saltwater jobs.

Flagship model in the Greys GTS fly-reel range.
6061 bar-stock aluminium construction with a centralised twin Rulon disc drag.
Large-arbour design and tool-less conversion from left- to right-hand wind.

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Daiwa

Daiwa Lochmor LA Fly Reel

A neat, lightweight large-arbour fly reel with a proper disc drag and sensible fish-fighting control. It’s discontinued now, mind, so finding the right size is the main game.

Machined from solid bar-stock aluminium.
Large-arbour spool for quicker line recovery.
Smooth disc-drag mechanism with an exposed spool rim for manual control.

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Snowbee

Snowbee Spectre Fly Reel

Spectre standard fly reel range; choose size to suit your outfit

A machined-aluminium fly reel with a large arbor, cork-and-steel drag and handy everyday features. Pick the right size and the Spectre makes a tidy partner for river and stillwater fly fishing.

Precision CNC-machined aircraft-grade aluminium construction.
Large-arbor spool with quick-release removal.
Multi-disc cork and stainless-steel centre drag with a one-way roller clutch bearing.

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Snowbee

Snowbee Prestige Gold Fly Reel

Standard range: #3/4, #5/6 and #7/8

Machined aluminium, a large arbor and a sealed cork-and-steel drag give this gold-finished fly reel plenty of substance. Pick the right size and it’s a tidy match for river trout or stillwater work.

Three standard sizes: #3/4, #5/6 and #7/8.
CNC-machined from high-grade aircraft aluminium bar stock.
Large-arbor layout with an easy-release spool.

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Snowbee

Snowbee Geo-S Fly Reel

#8/10

Machined aluminium, a large arbor and a sealed multi-disc drag give the Geo-S #8/10 a proper big-fish brief. Just make sure that’s the sort of fly fishing you actually do.

Reviewed size: #8/10.
CNC-machined aerospace-grade aluminium frame and spool.
Large-arbor layout with a hard-anodised finish.

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Greys

Greys Tital Fly Reel

Range overview: #3/4, #5/6, #7/8 and #9/10

A full-frame fly reel with a sealed carbon-disc drag and large arbour. The Tital makes a strong case for anglers who want reassuring construction, though light-gear fans should check the weight carefully.

Four sizes cover #3/4 through to #9/10 fly-line classes.
Bar-stock aluminium construction with machine finishing and a full-frame cage.
Large-arbour layout with a sealed carbon-disc drag.

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Greys

Greys Cruise Fly Reel

5/6 and 7/8

An aluminium body, large arbour and Rulon disc drag give the Cruise a sensible set of essentials. Pick the right size for your fly line and you've got a reel that keeps things refreshingly simple.

Available in 5/6 and 7/8 fly-line ratings.
Full die-cast aluminium construction with a machine finish.
Rulon disc drag and a modern large-arbour design.

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Greys

Greys Fin Fly Reel

Available in 3/4, 5/6, 7/8 and 9/10

An enclosed frame, large-arbour spool and Rulon disc drag give the Greys Fin a useful all-round package. Just pay attention to reel weight when pairing it with a lighter rod.

Four sizes cover line classes from 3/4 through to 9/10.
Die-cast, machine-finished aluminium construction.
Full Rulon disc drag and a large-arbour spool.

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Greys

Greys Tail Fly Reel

Tail Fly Reel — 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8

A large arbour, carbon disc drag and three useful sizes make the Greys Tail a straightforward fly reel to shortlist. Just give the weight a proper look before pairing it with a featherweight rod.

Available in 3/4, 5/6 and 7/8 line-weight sizes.
Die-cast construction with machine finishing.
Large-arbour design with a carbon disc drag system.

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Airflo

Airflo Switch Pro Fly Reel

#7/9

A #7/9 cassette fly reel that makes plenty of sense for reservoir anglers juggling floating, intermediate and sinking lines. Just check the spool count before parting with your quid.

#7/9 size, with stated capacity for a WF8 fly line plus 150 yards of backing.
Machined lightweight aluminium construction with an anodised gunmetal-grey finish.
Large-arbour layout, quick-release spool system and precision drag.

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Snowbee

Snowbee Classic Fly Reel

Classic Fly Reel · #3/4, #5/6, #7/8 and #9/11

A lightweight composite fly reel with a large arbour, proper adjustable drag and useful everyday features. A tidy option for getting your fly outfit sorted without chasing showroom sparkle.

Available in #3/4, #5/6, #7/8 and #9/11 sizes.
Precision-moulded glassfibre-reinforced nylon construction in gunmetal grey.
Large-arbour, open-cage layout with a V-shaped spool for added backing capacity.

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