ROVE means to wander without a fixed destination, and that is exactly what this reel is built for. The Basic Black Rove in 4/6 weight, with a matching black drag knob and an ebony handle, is the go-anywhere freshwater reel - blacked out, tough, and ready to be tossed in a carry-on and beaten up on the far side of the world.
This is not the delicate meadow-stream reel; it is the ultra-reliable adventure reel. A field-serviceable cork drag and a caged, structurally reinforced frame mean you can trust it in the backcountry without packing a backup, whether you are chasing trout at home or exploring new water abroad.
Key features
- Field-serviceable, proven Abel cork drag - simple and dependable
- Caged frame that keeps line from slipping between spool and frame
- High-capacity large-arbor spool suited to single- or two-handed rods
- Structurally reinforced machining built for hard travel
- Laser-engraved freshwater and saltwater flies that rotate as you retrieve
- Double-pawl engagement and a quick-change spool
- Basic Black finish, black knob, ebony handle; designed and machined in the USA
Gearing up for an adventure? Handle one at Ed's Fly Shop, 432 E Main St in Montrose, and we'll get it rigged before you fly.