Bauer
Bauer Premium Fly Reels
Bauer Fly Reels has been hand-machining premium fly reels in Southern Oregon since 1995. Founded by Jon Bauer, the company built its reputation on a single principle: the smoothest sealed drag system on the market. Every Bauer reel is precision-machined from 6061-T6 aluminum, hand-assembled, and individually tested before it leaves the shop. The result is a lineup of reels that anglers tend to keep for life.
From the bombproof RX freshwater workhorse to the saltwater-ready SST and the lightweight RVR for euro nymphing, Bauer reels combine American craftsmanship with engineering that gets out of the way and just works. The fully sealed carbon drag is legendary, the porting is unmistakable, and every reel is backed by a no-fault lifetime warranty.
Featured Bauer Lineup
Bauer RX — The flagship freshwater reel. Sealed carbon drag, large-arbor design, and the smooth retrieve that built Bauer's reputation. The reel many guides put on their personal rods.
Bauer RVR — Designed specifically for euro nymphing and tight-line tactics. Lightweight, balanced for long Euro rods, with the same sealed drag pedigree.
Bauer SLT — A sleek saltwater-grade reel built for permit, bonefish, and steelhead. Bombproof construction with the smoothest drag in its class.
Bauer SST — Heavy-duty saltwater. Built for tarpon, tuna, and big-game pursuits where reel failure isn't an option.
Bauer Spools — Factory-precision extra spools for every Bauer reel. Carry multiple line weights and switch between fishing scenarios in seconds.
Why Anglers Choose Bauer
| Made In | Southern Oregon, USA |
| Founded | 1995 |
| Drag System | Fully sealed carbon drag |
| Construction | 6061-T6 aluminum, hand-machined and tested |
| Warranty | No-fault lifetime warranty |
| Best For | Anglers who want the smoothest sealed drag in the industry |
