Ross Reels — Made in Montrose, Colorado
Ross Reels has been machined right here in Montrose, Colorado since 1973 — making them more than just a brand we sell. They're our hometown reel maker, built a few miles from our shop door. Every Ross reel is precision-machined from 6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum and assembled by hand on the same factory floor where the brand was founded over 50 years ago.
From the legendary Evolution series to the budget-friendly Cimarron and the saltwater-ready San Miguel, Ross builds reels that perform on every river from the Uncompahgre out our back door to the bonefish flats of the Bahamas. The fully sealed carbon drag system is bombproof, the click-and-pawl Colorado is a small-stream classic, and the lifetime warranty backs every reel that leaves the factory.
Featured Ross Reels Lineup
Ross Evolution R Salt — The flagship saltwater reel. Fully sealed carbon drag, oversized arbor, and the stopping power for tarpon, permit, and tuna. Built tough, built local.
Ross Evolution LTX — The all-purpose freshwater workhorse. Light, fast, and dialed for trout, bass, and light salt applications. The reel most Ed's Fly Shop guides fish.
Ross San Miguel — A modern click-and-pawl classic. Beautiful proportions, smooth retrieval, and the reel for anglers who want soul in their setup.
Ross Animas — Mid-priced workhorse with a sealed drag and the same Colorado-machined quality as the flagship reels. The smart-money pick.
Ross Colorado — Old-school click-and-pawl small-stream reel. Lightweight, simple, and made for the backcountry.
Why Anglers Choose Ross Reels
| Made In | Montrose, Colorado, USA |
| Founded | 1973 |
| Material | 6061-T6 aerospace-grade aluminum |
| Drag Systems | Fully sealed carbon and click-and-pawl |
| Warranty | Lifetime warranty on all reels |
| Local Connection | Machined just down the road from Ed's Fly Shop |
