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Ross Evolution Fly Reel

Hey, everybody that likes super light weight fly reels!
The Evolution is possibly the ultimate in a very lightweight large arbor fly reel design.  It is the perfect reel for 1wt. through 9wt. rods. No detail was overlooked during the two years Ross devoted to developing what is arguably the finest mid-priced trout reel on the market today.
To guarantee the level of dependability fly angler have come to expect from Ross, they modeled the Evolution's drag system after the highly successful Canyon Big Game series. Even though the drag design is probably more than one will need for light tackle pursuits, it is guaranteed to handle any species your rod can match. Because a durable drag system is only one component of a perfect reel, great time was also invested into developing a drag system that is precise and sensitive - capable of protecting the lightest tippets even when battling world-class fish.

The Evolution series was designed to balance with today's modern rods. It is lightweight but built sturdy to ensure a lifetime of flawless performance. The spool has the perfect ratio of width to arbor diameter that provides all the benefits of large arbor technology. While other manufacturers settle for a standard width for their entire series of product Ross has assigned each of the five sized Evolutions a different width ensuring the best match between diameter and width among the full range of sizes. The Evolution will surpass the expectations of the most discriminating angler, and as with all Ross Reels, the Evolution is guaranteed for life.

  • Fully machined out of premium bar stock aluminum
  • Advanced space-age disc drag system resulting in perfect, controlled, repeatable drag settings
  • Lightweight design with a fully ventilated, perfectly balanced spool and frame
  • Pleasant incoming and outgoing click
  • Seamless transition between line-in and drag engagement (no start-up friction)
  • Quick release locking spool
  • Easy LH/RH retrieve conversion
  • Rapid retrieve
  • Exposed spool rim for palming
  • Saltwater approved
  • Guaranteed for life
Features:
Drag Material: A friction base DelrinŽ material that is impervious to heat, compression, glazing, aging and crumbling.

Drag Engagement:
An escapement (one-way drag) that provides smoothness, simplicity, redundancy, corrosion resistance and ease of conversion (L/H to R/H wind). The escapement is totally corrosion resistant, uses no springs that are easily lost or rusted, and has quadruple redundancy. This redundancy provides three backup systems within the drag to ensure dependability under the most demanding fishing conditions.

Specifications
 

Width (spool): .85" .90" .90" .95" 1.00" 1.00"
Diameter: 2.75" 3.00" 3.125" 3.25" 3.50" 3.625"
Weight: 3.4 oz. 3.6 oz. 3.8 oz. 3.9 oz. 4.1oz. 4.5 oz.
Line Weight: 1-3 Wt. 2-4 Wt. 3-5 Wt. 4-6 Wt. 5-7Wt. 7-8-9 Wt.
Capacity: WF2+50 WF3+75 WF4+100 WF5+125 WF6+175 WF8+175

All capacity numbers are in yards. Line capacities are based on floating fly lines and #20 backing.  All numbers are conservative. Capacities will vary according to the specific lengths and diameters of different line manufacturer's products.  Ross guarantees it!


Ross Evolution Fly Reel Specifications and Prices

Model

Line

Backing Weight Price To Top
EVO-0 Reel, Black WF2 50 yd. * 3.4 oz. $265
EVO-1 Reel, Black WF3 75 yd. * 3.6 oz. $275
EVO-1.5 Reel, Black WF4 100 yd. * 3.8 oz. $285
EVO-2 Reel, Black WF5  125 yd. * 3.9 oz. $295
EVO-3 Reel, Black WF6  175 yd. * 4.1 oz $315
EVO-3.5 Reel, Black WF8 175 yd. *   $345

Model

Line

Backing Weight Price To Top
EVO-0 Reel, Slate Blue WF2 50 yd. * 3.4 oz. $265
EVO-1 Reel, Slate Blue WF3 75 yd. * 3.6 oz. $275
EVO-1.5 Reel, Slate Blue WF4 100 yd. * 3.8 oz. $285
EVO-2 Reel, Slate Blue WF5  125 yd. * 3.9 oz. $295
EVO-3 Reel, Slate Blue WF6  175 yd. * 4.1 oz $315
EVO-3.5 Reel, Slate Blue WF8 175 yd. *   $345

* = 20 lb. backing     ** = 30 lb. backing


Ross Evolution Spool Specifications and Prices

Model

Line

Backing Weight Price To Top
EVO - 0 Spool, Black       $138
EVO-1 Spool, Black       $143
EVO-1.5 Spool, Black       $149
EVO-2 Spool, Black       $154
EVO-3 Spool, Black       $164
EVO-3.5 Spool, Black       $180
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EVO-0 Spool, Slate Blue       $138
EVO-1 Spool, Slate Blue       $143
EVO-1.5 Spool, Slate Blue       $149
EVO-2 Spool, Slate Blue       $154
EVO-3 Spool, Slate Blue       $164
EVO-3 Spool, Slate Blue       $180

* = 20 lb. backing     ** = 30 lb. backing


Please specify which hand you prefer to wind your reel with, 
so we may set the retrieve direction for you.

Please specify if you wish us to install a fly line on your new reel or extra spool.  Then make your selection from
the
Fly Line Section. We will install the proper size
and amount of
Micron Backing at no extra charge.


ROSS REELS since 1971. ROSS REELS are unconditionally guaranteed against manufacturer's defects in material and workmanship for as long as the original purchaser owns the Reel.  If your Reel should need attention, please return it to Ross Reels, One Ponderosa Court Montrose, CO 81401.  It will be promptly attended to.

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