Ross Evolution R Salt Matte Black #11/12 Reel

The award-winning Evolution R Salt is a breakthrough product, designed with a power-to-weight ratio never before seen in a saltwater fly reel. This makes the R Salt the most unique, best performing reel per dollar on the water today, all in a stunning package.

Fishing in the salt is a gruelling endeavour. The conditions are tough, and the fish can be even tougher; so Ross 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’s 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.  

Features

• Ultralight weight. Fully machined in the USA from our proprietary 6061-T6 aluminium alloy, models start at just 7.5 ounces
• Innovative dual mini counterbalances reduce mass.
• Sealed drag. Industry leading power-to-weight ratio in a fully sealed system. Proprietary carbon fibre and stainless steel disc stack
• Stainless steel internals. All internal components are machined stainless steel, finished with a special coating for saltwater durability
• Reinforced frame & spool. Bolstered structural rigidity as well as increased backing capacity
• Custom handle material. Fully machined canvas phenolic rod, resting on a 7075-T6 chromated aluminium post yields reduced weight and increased grip when wet
• Finish. Type II anodized for the perfect balance of hardness and colour
• Connection & conversion. Quick release spool and easy left-hand to right-hand retrieve conversion
• Fishing application. Designed for use in all freshwater, warmwater, and saltwater fishing environments
• LIMITED LIFETIME WARRANTY

The Ross Evolution R Salt Matte Black #11/12 Reel is a superb fly reel for fly-fishing for large tarpon, but with its line classes of #11 it can also be used for fly-fishing for sailfish, marlin, tuna, barramundi or different species of shark.