The Bauer RVR is the machined-in-the-USA trout reel that delivers premium engineering without the premium sting. Cut on 5-axis CNC machines, the spool face carries finer spokes and multiple layers of reinforcement, the kind of tight tolerances and eye-popping geometry that translate into optimized capacity, fast line pickup, and perfect rod balance.
At its core sits Bauer's zero-backlash clutch and debris-sealed carbon drag. Zero startup inertia means the same resistance from the first inch of a run to the last, so you can fish 6X with confidence and still lock down when it counts. Three sizes cover the trout world: the featherweight 2/3 for small streams and spring creeks, the 4/5 daily driver for your favorite trout rod, and the 6/7 for streamers, stillwater, and trophy fish.
Key features
- 5-axis CNC machined spool for tight tolerances and a premium finish
- Zero-backlash clutch with zero startup inertia to protect light tippet
- Debris-sealed carbon drag keeps sand, dirt, and mud out
- Machined in the USA
- RVR 2/3: 3.15 in diameter, 4.6 oz, for 2-4 weight small-water rods
- RVR 4/5: 3.54 in diameter, 4.9 oz, the all-around daily driver
- RVR 6/7: 3.94 in diameter, 5.5 oz, for streamers, stillwater, and big trout
Come find the right RVR size for your rod at Ed's Fly Shop, 432 E Main St in Montrose.