Fall is formally upon us, and fly-fishing gear producers are pushing new rods, reels and different items out to shoppers this month. From a handful of recent reels — each freshwater and saltwater — to a brand new high-end trout rod and a shocking entry into the optics market from a conventional rod producer, gear junkies ought to rejoice.
Listed here are among the highlights from in these new September choices.
Winston Pure 2
In a world the place most fly rod producers are touting the newest and biggest is fast-rod tech, it’s refreshing to see a top quality, legacy model supply one thing slightly totally different. Winston, the Montana-based rodmaker, is launching its upgraded model of its PURE fly rod — aptly and easily named the Winston PURE 2 (pictured at high). This medium-action rod is for true trout anglers, and it is available in weights 2 via 5.
Winston says its new “NanoParticle” supplies make the brand new PURE 2 rods “clean, delicate and vigorous,” a powerful mixture if correct. It’s constructed for a broad vary of dry-fly conditions, from small creeks to the West’s trophy trout waters. Winston says the slower rods get better properly, flex evenly from butt to tip and supply a patented, balanced “Winston really feel.” MSRP: $995.
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The brand new Bauer SLT reel (photograph: Bauer Reels).
Bauer SLT saltwater fly reel
Within the fly fishing self-discipline the place the reel actually does matter, Bauer is launching its new SLT reel designed particularly for saltwater fly fishing. Bauer has all the time produced high quality reels utilizing a reliable clutch mechanism in its reels. For the Bauer SLT, although, the corporate claims to have strengthened the system utilizing carbon fiber and stainless-steel drag, all whereas sealing up the reel in a, you guessed it, “bombproof” bundle.
For saltwater anglers, having a really reliable and sealed fly reel is of the utmost significance — saltwater takes its toll on all the pieces, and even the most effective gear tends to interrupt down within the salt over time. That could be why Bauer put 4 years into prototyping the brand new SLT reel, testing it again and again, till it arrived on the product out there this month. Bauer claims it has developed the “world’s smoothest, absolutely impenetrable dual-sealed drag” fly reel. Time would be the final decide, however the firm’s confidence within the product is encouraging. MSRP: $895 to $1,095.
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Winston’s new “Montana” sun shades (photograph: Winston Rods).
Winston Polarized sun shades
Polarized sun shades? From a rod-maker? Yup. Winston is diving into the optics recreation with its new line of fly-fishing-focused Winston sun shades. That includes eight fashions in three types, the respected, longtime fly-rod producer now presents a major line of polarized eyewear. The glasses, Winston tells us, are designed for on a regular basis outside use and supply premium polarized lenses for top-notch readability and trendy, interesting frames. Frames come within the extra conventional “Montana” assortment, which is supposed to be an all-conditions body; the “Basic” assortment — designed extra for on a regular basis outside use; and the LVF frames, which supply extra protection and are clearly designed for fly fishing. The lenses, constructed from nylon, are available 4 colours — inexperienced, amber, clear/amber and champagne. The brand new frames from Winston supply undeniably basic types (save for the LVF) and a refined aesthetic. Time on the water will inform whether or not these new entries into the sunglass race — that are gentle on out there specs, don’t leverage selective light-blocking tech present in standard rivals (except they achieve this with out bothering to say it) and aren’t initially out there in glass — are severe fishing instruments or simply critically nice-looking sun shades. MSRP: $175-$225.
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The Redington ACE fly reel (photograph: Far Financial institution Enterprises).
Redington Ace fly reels
Technically launched in late August, the brand new Redington Ace, conceived by Redington reel designer Joseph Conrad, seeks to “maximize rigidity and sturdiness” and is impressed by one in every of humankind’s most progressive innovations — the bridge. The Reel’s new Lattice Construction — an “x sample” that’s repeated all through the reel’s building — the brand new reel does, certainly, resemble that engineering marvel that’s helped span canyons for hundreds of years. The big-arbor reel picks up line rapidly and that lattice construction permits fly line to dry rapidly. It additionally contains a line guard on the drag knob to forestall snagging and a large palming rim. Redington claims to have improved on its drag system and general torque to elongate the Ace’s lifespan. MSRP: $239-$269.
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The up to date Hardy 1921 Extensive Spool Good fly reel (photograph: Hardy Fly Fishing).
Hardy 1921 Extensive Spool Good fly reel
The venerable English fly-fishing firm is launching three new reels, the primary of which is an replace on one in every of its basic merchandise — the Hardy 1921 Extensive Spool Good fly reel. “Enhanced with a nod to the previous,” the up to date Good 1921 reel contains the acquainted Hardy test system that’s been refined to permit for smoother efficiency. The upgraded model features a revolving line guard — clearly a nod to the reel’s storied historical past and the nostalgia many anglers affiliate with the venerable model. The reel contains a two-toned anodized end that additionally conjures up pictures of old-school angling whereas additionally complimenting the sturdiness of the wide-spool reel that’s in any other case constructed of premium bar-stock aluminum. The brand new Good 1921 is available in 4 sizes for numerous line weights and it’s out there in each left- and right-hand retrieve. MSRP: $795 to $895.
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The Hardy Resonate [left] and Averon [right] (photograph: Hardy Fly Fishing).
Hardy Resonate fly reel
Hardy is launching its new Resonate freshwater fly reel this month, proclaiming it to be the corporate’s “best light-weight efficiency reel but.” The brand new Resonate is a large-arbor reel crafted from bar-stock aluminum for weight management. The reel contains Hardy’s click-check system that makes use of all-metal load-bearing elements. The intent, in keeping with the corporate, is to offer a sturdy freshwater reel very best for all the pieces from trout to bass. A pleasant characteristic is the enclosed line guard body designed to forestall chief, tippet or skinny fly line from slipping via the perimeters of the reel — a standard problem for large-arbor reel makers. And, after all, the Resonate’s click-check system presents that satisfying Hardy click on when line is pulled from the reel. The Resonate is out there in three sizes to cowl line weights 1 via 5. MSRP: $330.
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Hardy Averon Euro Nymph fly reel
Because the Euro-nymphing approach continues to turn out to be extra mainstream in North America, Hardy is responding by providing a brand new fly reel particularly designed for the approach. Its new Averon Euro Nymph fly reel is billed as a “state-of-the-art” fly reel made for Euro nymphers — it contains a shallow and slender profile large-arbor spool made for holding longer, thinner strains and leaders for high-stick fans. Its full-cage, tightly sure design just about eliminates line snagging and the tendency of lighter strains to slide between the reel and the reel body — a standard drawback Euro nymphers encounter with extra standard fly reels. The narrower spool and the big arbor design, Hardy says, strike a stability between the flexibility to retrieve line rapidly and retailer a number of wispy-thin operating line that high-stick nymphing requires. The reel contains a multi-pad, disc-drag system and presents a exact two-and-a-half flip drag adjuster for exact drag settings. MSRP: $395-$475.
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