The reel Ross started with, back in production in the same town. The original San Miguel was designed in 1973. This is the 50th-anniversary redesign (same silhouette, same polished high-gloss finish, rebuilt around a modern sealed drag) machined and anodized in Montrose, Colorado, about a mile from this shop.
It is the only gloss reel in the Ross line. Everything else is matte; the San Miguel shines on purpose. Behind that finish is a powerful, smooth sealed carbon and stainless drag with a wide adjustment range and a knob designed for real tactile feedback. You can feel the clicks with cold hands.
Full lineup
| Size | Weight | Diameter | Width | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/4 | 5.8 oz | 2.95" | 0.88" | WF3 + 50 yds / WF4 + 50 yds |
| 4/5 | 6.1 oz | 3.27" | 0.88" | WF4 + 70 yds / WF5 + 60 yds |
| 5/6 | 6.4 oz | 3.52" | 0.88" | WF5 + 90 yds / WF6 + 80 yds |
| 7/8 | 7.3 oz | 4.07" | 0.88" | WF7 + 110 yds / WF8 + 90 yds |
Finishes: Gloss Black, Platinum, Gold, and the 50th Anniversary edition. Current pricing is on the selector above.
Every reel ships with a second, oversized drag knob that press-fits over the standard one: a nice touch if you fish gloves, or if you just like a bigger knob to grab mid-fight.
Who buys this reel
- Anglers who want a modern drag in a classic body. This is a bamboo-and-glass-rod reel that will also handle a hot rainbow on 5X
- Collectors and long-time Ross owners; the 50th Anniversary edition is the one people put on the shelf and then fish anyway
- Anyone who thinks fly reels stopped looking good around 2005
Details that matter
- Sealed carbon and stainless drag, wide adjustment range
- Polished high-gloss finish; canvas micarta handle
- Large arbor with push-button spool release
- Bonus oversized drag knob included
- Machined, anodized, and assembled in Montrose, Colorado
Warranty: Ross limited lifetime warranty to the original owner, valid only on reels purchased from an authorized dealer, which we are. Service at the Montrose factory, usually within four weeks.
Ed's Fly Shop, 432 E Main St, downtown Montrose, Colorado.
