Nautilus Fly Fishing Reels

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It started this way: Kevin Thompson, the Nautilus rep, stopped by the shop one afternoon with a bag full of shiny new reels.  He said, "These are the greatest fly fishing reels in the world, bar none."  Well of course he said that. He's a rep. It's his job.
I said, "I already have a house full of reels and I don't need more inventory to keep track of.  The reels we have are selling fine."  He said, "These Nautilus Reels have a completely sealed waterproof drag system."  I said, "I have heard that song and dance before."  He said, "What does it take to convince you?"  I said, "Score me a big spey reel and then come back and see me next year."
So he did.  Here is the rest of the story:  A year past and the Nautilus #12 he gave me has landed many steelhead without the slightest malfunction.  Yup, we are now Nautilus dealers.  We still have too much inventory, but it looks like the Nautilus Reels are here to stay.  Some other brand of reel is probably going away.  "Oh, yes I realize that the fish I'm holding at left isn't that big. But, it is the 20th steelhead caught on that Nautilus reel. ("No it's not the one the rep gave me. That one has caught more. It is silver colored. And after the second season, it is in perfect working order.")
Steelhead fishing is hard on reels.  Deep wading with a reel often submerged may be harder on a reel than fishing for big ocean fish, which is usually done from a boat.  At any rate keeping water off the drag surfaces has to be a plus for smooth operation. Nautilus CCF are the top selling steelhead reels at our shop.
Now the third and fourth year have past: Clients are still using my original reel and it is still working perfectly. We have tested Nautilus reels on all manner of fresh water fish and found none of them were a challenge to any Nautilus. We have also put Nautilus Reels to the test against Sailfish, Marlin, Dorado, Rooster, Bonefish, Tarpon, Snook, and many other saltwater fish...no problems!

The Nautilus Feather Weight series inherited the most desirable features of the CCF Nautilus series yet weigh in at almost half the weight. Built to cater to the needs of the fresh water and light salt water fly fisher, these reels are at the forefront of large arbor reel technology, and are a perfect match for today’s high modulus, light weight fly rods. A quarter inch larger in diameter than competitors’ equivalent reels in their weight class, these reels deliver faster line retrieval, less line memory and silky smooth drags. 

The Nautilus FW reels are designed for outfits covering 2 to 8 weight fresh and light duty salt water outfits. Whether stalking trout with your trusted 2 weight or chasing Bonefish on the flats with your 8 weight, the Nautilus Feather Weight series will perform flawlessly.  It’s no wonder that Fly Fishing Team USA selected the Nautilus Feather Weight series reels as their official competition fly reel for the 25th World Fly Fishing Championships held in August 2005 in Sweden.

New for 2006, these larger capacity Nautilus FW Plus reels were designed to offer increased versatility for the FW series of reels. Whether you wish to house one of today’s specialty lines or whether you simply want to fish an even lighter reel for your newest fly rod, these reels are the answer.

Compact Lightweight Reels
Pairing the Nautilus FW 3Plus reel with a WF5 line will give you a more compact 5

weight setup, yielding increased backing capacity and reduced weight. These reels are ideal for the fly fisher who is looking for a more compact package, whether driven by need for added versatility or just personal preference.

Tactical Requirements
If all you are looking for is additional backing capacity to challenge a bonefish on a 5 weight rod or an Albacore off the beach on your 7 weight schoolie striper rod, the Feather Weight Plus series is for you.  For example, the Nautilus FW 5Plus Reel will hold a WF5 line with 200 yards of 20 lb of backing, whereas the FW 7Plus will accommodate 235 yards of 20 lb backing when paired with a WF 7 line.

The Nautilus FW Plus reels were designed to offer an increased range for either backing or line weight allowing you to pair more rods or fishing conditions to your Nautilus FW series of reels. FW Plus spools can be interchanged with regular FW spools for added versatility, allowing you to convert your existing FW 3, 5 or 7 to a FW Plus series.

   Nautilus CCF 8, 10, Reels & Spools

The Nautilus 8, 10 and 12 now house the revolutionary CCF Disc Brake System.  Featuring the smoothest, toughest, most consistent and simply the best drag system in the market today, these reels deliver silky smooth drag with near zero start-up inertia. These maintenance free disc drags are built to withstand relentless punishment in the toughest of conditions.  Pro staffers, customers and independent testers alike have repeatedly been awed by the reels’ superior ability to withstand punishment and deliver consistently flawless performance.
Built on a backbone of four oversized stainless steel ball bearings, centered around the CCF Disc Brake System's ability to

dissipate heat quickly and away from the working components, this reel was engineered to withstand extreme fishing environments and any and all forces that a fish may throw at a fisherman. These are without a doubt, the best reels money can buy!

These lightweight Nautilus CCF reels have a silent retrieve and smooth outgoing click, and sport hot changeable spools for quick and easy line changing on the water. All Nautilus CCF reels feature large arbor spools for fast line retrieval, near zero start-up inertia and line memory, and have ample backing capacity to handle long and hard running fish. A sculpted drag knob offers infinite setting range from free spool to near lock down.

The Nautilus salt water series will cover your needs whether stalking bonefish on distant tropical flats in sweltering heat, battling billfish in the Gulf Stream or Spey casting to salmon and steelhead in freezing latitudes. Count on Nautilus Reels to provide you with the ultimate fly fishing experience.

Available in black or brushed silver anodizing.

   Nautilus 12, 12DD, 12T & 12S Reels & Spools

WHEN SIZE MATTERS
The Nautilus 12S was designed to satisfy the needs of blue water fly fishermen and Spey casters. New for 2006, the Nautilus 12T bridges the gap between the Nautilus 12 and the 12S. Powered by the larger version of the Nautilus CCF Disc Brake System™, the 12T and 12S are ideally suited for either fighting the largest big game species or Spey fishing the longest bellied lines available in the market today.

When chasing big fish, the retrieval rate of the12T and 12S will minimize the chance of a slack line, allowing you to keep constant pressure on big fish, reducing the time it takes to land a fish and increasing the odds of a successful release. Whether chasing Tarpon on a Key West flat, or Yellowfin tuna in Bermudas these reels will outperform every other reel on the market, every time.

Nautilus Reels is proud to announce its newest member of the Nautilus family of reels, the Nautilus NV.  The reel is available in three sizes and is unparalleled in both weight and performance in the industry.  The Nautilus NV 6/7, 8/9 or 10/11 are completely impervious to the elements and will outperform any fighting class reel on the market today.  The NV series feature the a larger version of the CCF drag system compared to their Nautilus CCF siblings and stainless steel components have largely been replaced by ceramics and titanium.  The only aspect in which the reel is exceeded in performance is by its slender looks and subtle beauty: Machined entirely out of aircraft grade Aluminum,  no detail has

been omitted, from its low profile drag knob and counterweight to the 100 and 200 yard backing markers on the inside of the spool.    

All NV reels feature titanium spool and drag shafts, and are loaded with the latest technology in high performance ceramic micro bearings; and since ceramics and titanium are impervious to the elements, you are guaranteed to spend less time worrying and more time fishing.  Furthermore, the reel features a “thrust bearing to thrust bearing” drag design for effortless cranking resistance under any load, ensuring the smoothest line retrieval of any reel on the market.  Using titanium and ceramics has allowed Nautilus Reels to downsize components, increase the drag surface by over 50%, and still decrease the overall weight without sacrificing the fighting class qualities that are the hallmark their products.

The Nautilus NV series are the lightest reels in their class, and offer the greatest value in any big game fly reel available in the market today.  A reel of a lifetime for a lifetime of trips.