4 years in the past, Nautilus launched its flagship GTX sequence. The reel, designed to supply the best potential efficiency, was aimed toward anglers that pursue large, highly effective quarry like tarpon, big trevally, tuna and so forth — and has since develop into a stalwart within the quivers of fly fishers that spend a lot of their time on the water tangling with a number of the strongest fish swimming. However, on condition that the GTX solely is available in a 12-weight mannequin, the design and know-how inside has been restricted solely to large fish-chasers. With the introduction of its model new-GTS mannequin, Nautilus is altering that, bringing anglers the product of years of engineering efforts to adapt points of the GTX’s design right into a smaller package deal.
The brand new Nautilus GTS will slot into the Miami-based reel maker’s lineup as a alternative for the multi-award-winning Nautilus NV-G, giving the brand new reel large footwear to fill. However Nautilus appears assured the brand new GTS can do exactly that.
“Seemingly countless hours of cautious consideration to each element and facet of designing this reel was time effectively spent,” states Kristen Mustad, president of Nautilus Reels. “We couldn’t be prouder of our new lineup of GTS reels and we’re excited to begin delivery these reels to fly outlets instantly.”
SERIOUSLY LIGHTWEIGHT
At a mere 5.1 ounces, the brand new GTS is surprisingly mild, particularly when you think about that many competitor’s reels in the same value class tip the scales at double that weight. Nautilus is fast to level out that the GTS contains a extra streamlined design that the NV-G that it’s changing, which was heralded for its light-weight, smooth package deal.
An in depth-up of the hex-shaped spool launch knob on the Nautilus GTS (picture: Nautilus Reels).
INNOVATIVE NEW FEATURES
Two new design options are additionally debuting with the Nautilus GTS that can each doubtless have anglers scratching their heads questioning why they’re seeing these new particulars on a fly reel for the primary time.
Hex-shaped spool launch
The spool launch cap on the brand new GTS is hex-shaped sized at 15/16″ (24 mm). Nautilus says this is identical dimension because the lug nuts on most automobiles. It’s not, to our information, however the necessary half stays unchanged — within the unlikely occasion your spool will get caught as a result of the discharge knob received’t flip, you possibly can loosen it with a normal socket wrench.
Backing degree markers
Nautilus has added markers on the within of GTS spools that symbolize the optimum ranges of backing for various line weights. Undecided precisely what the suitable about of backing is for 20- or 30-pound Dacron? Or Gelspun? Simply fill it to the extent marked on the spool.
DRAG SYSTEM
The brand new drag system developed for the GTS is progressive. 90 p.c of the usable drag is delivered throughout the first flip or revolution of the knob. From there, anglers can proceed to show the knob to fine-tune supply of the remaining 10%.
The brand new Nautilus GTS fly reel is offered now solely by way of Nautilus-authorized fly outlets and sellers. MSRP ranges from $625 to $655.
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