Product Description:
Saltwater fishing is a grueling endeavor. The conditions are punishing, the fish are powerful, and your gear needs to perform without question. The Ross Evolution R Salt was built for exactly this — engineered to stand up to anything the sea can throw at it while delivering a power-to-weight ratio never before seen in a saltwater fly reel.
Building on the proven foundation of the Evolution R, the R Salt supercharges the platform with an industry-leading 16-disc sealed drag system comprised of stainless steel and carbon fluoropolymer discs, producing nearly 30 pounds of drag pressure. That is stopping power capable of turning tarpon, GT, permit, and the most powerful saltwater species on the planet. All internal components are machined stainless steel and finished with a special coating engineered specifically for saltwater durability — because corrosion is never an option when you're deep in the flats.
An industry first, the R Salt features two smaller counterbalances on the spool that reduce mass and create perfect, vibration-free performance even when line is being ripped off the spool at full speed on long blistering runs. Starting at just 7.5 ounces and fully machined from proprietary 6061-T6 aluminum alloy, the R Salt delivers this exceptional braking power in a lightweight yet incredibly strong frame. The reinforced frame and spool geometry provide bolstered structural rigidity and increased backing capacity for the long fights that define saltwater fly fishing.
The large, frame-integrated drag knob allows for easy on-the-fly adjustments with just the palm of your hand during extended battles with oversized quarry — no fumbling, no distraction, just pure focus on the fish. The canvas phenolic handle rests on a 7075-T6 chromated aluminum post for reduced weight and superior grip when wet, and the quick-release spool with easy left to right-hand retrieve conversion keeps rigging fast and simple.
Available in Matte Black and Platinum, covering 7 to 12 weight lines — the R Salt is the most unique, best performing saltwater reel per dollar on the water today.
Proudly machined in the USA.
Specifications:
- Weight: Starting at 7.5 oz
- Frame/Spool: Proprietary 6061-T6 aluminum alloy, reinforced geometry
- Drag: 16-disc sealed system, carbon fluoropolymer and stainless steel
- Drag Pressure: Nearly 30 lbs
- Internals: All machined stainless steel with special saltwater coating
- Counterbalances: Dual mini counterbalances for vibration-free performance
- Handle: Machined canvas phenolic on 7075-T6 chromated aluminum post
- Finish: Type II anodized
- Spool Release: Quick-release with left/right retrieve conversion
- Line Weight: 7wt. to 12wt.
- Application: Freshwater, warm water, and saltwater
- Available Colors: Matte Black and Platinum
- Made in USA
- Limited Lifetime Warranty
