Ross Evolution FS Fly Reel — The One Reel That Does It All
The multi-award winning Ross Evolution FS is the most robust reel in the Ross lineup and one of the most versatile fly reels ever machined in Montrose, Colorado. Designed to tackle everything from delicate freshwater presentations to epic saltwater battles, the FS (Fresh/Salt) is built without compromise. Available in Matte Platinum, Matte Black, Matte Olive, and Matte Blue in sizes 4/5, 5/6, 7/8, and 9/10wt.
The Evolution FS hybridizes the best drag features of two of Ross Reels' most celebrated designs — the award-winning LTX and the beloved Animas — creating an entirely new level of hybrid drag strength engineered for both fresh and saltwater conditions. This is a reel that performs with equal confidence on a western trout river and a tropical saltwater flat.
The symmetrical semi-caged frame is machined for unprecedented strength in the field. The rounded radius frame design eliminates the frustrating problem of fly line slipping between the spool and frame — solved by design on the FS. The easy-to-find drag knob is simple to rotate even during a chaotic fight and engineered to avoid catching fly line as fish head for the horizon.
At home on a two-handed spey rod or a light freshwater trout setup, the Evolution FS covers every application from 4/5 through 9/10. Proudly made in Montrose, Colorado, USA.
Key Features
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Hybrid LTX and Animas drag system — engineered for both freshwater and saltwater
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Symmetrical semi-caged frame — machined for unprecedented field strength
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Rounded radius frame design — eliminates fly line slip between spool and frame
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Easy-to-find drag knob — engineered to avoid catching fly line mid-fight
- Covers single and two-handed freshwater and saltwater applications
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Made in Montrose, Colorado, USA — limited lifetime warranty
- Available in 4 colors and sizes 4/5 through 9/10wt
Specifications
| Colors |
Matte Platinum, Matte Black, Matte Olive, Matte Blue |
| Sizes |
4/5wt, 5/6wt, 7/8wt, 9/10wt |
| Frame |
Symmetrical semi-caged, precision machined |
| Drag system |
Hybrid LTX and Animas drag technology |
| Application |
Freshwater and saltwater |
| Made in |
Montrose, Colorado, USA |
| Warranty |
Limited lifetime |
