• Ross Evolution LTX Reel view of the back of the reel showing the Evolution LTX stamp on the reel foot and the Ross Reels stamp on the silver colored center of the drag knob.
  • Ross Evolution LTX Fly Fishing Reel view from the front showing the Made in the USA Stamp on the reel foot and the reel handle
  • Ross Evolution LTX Fly Fishing Reel view from the side of the reel showing the drag knob and handle along with the arbor knot channel and ported frame of the spool
  • Ross Reels LTX video of the features found on the Ross LTX Reel
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Ross Evolution LTX Reels and Spools--Black

Ross Evolution LTX Reels and Spools--Black

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Ross Reels Evolution LTX Fly Reel

Redefine your time on the water with the Ross Evolution LTX, a masterpiece of modern fly reel engineering. By combining the ultra-smooth soul of the iconic Evolution LT with a sealed drag system that is four times stronger than its predecessor, Ross has created the ultimate crossover reel.

Perfectly at home protecting micro-tippets on a technical trout stream or slowing down a blistering bonefish run on the saltwater flats, the meticulously machined Evolution LTX is the lightweight workhorse your favorite fly rod deserves.

Key Features & Performance Benefits

  • 4x Stronger Sealed Drag: Retains the legendary sound and feel of the original Evolution while packing four times the stopping power. Completely sealed to lock out sand, salt, and grit.

  • Innovative Bell-Shaped Large Arbor: The signature bell-shaped design adds immense structural strength while naturally self-leveling your fly line across the spool during high-speed retrieves.

  • Hidden Knot Line Channel: Features a clever, machined channel in the spool that cleanly hides arbor knots, allowing your backing to lay perfectly flat.

  • All-Weather Canvas Phenolic Handle: Another proprietary Ross innovation—this ultra-durable handle reduces weight and actually increases your grip the wetter it gets.

  • Made in the USA: Meticulously designed, machined, and assembled in Montrose, Colorado, and backed by a Limited Lifetime Warranty.

Specifications & Sizing Chart

From ultra-light trout tactics to light saltwater excursions, use this chart to select the perfect Evolution LTX model for your setup.

Specifications & Sizing Chart

From ultra-light trout stream tactics to light saltwater excursions, use this chart to select the perfect Evolution LTX model and backing capacity for your setup.

Model Line Size Width Diameter Weight Line Capacity (Yds / 20lb Backing) Best For
3/4 3-4 wt 0.97” 3.42” 4.20 oz

WF3 + 60


WF4 + 50

 Small streams, dry flies, nymphs and light tippets
4/5 4-5 wt 0.97” 3.48” 4.29 oz

WF4 + 85


WF5 + 70

 The ultimate all-around trout and indicator setup
5/6 5-6 wt 1.08” 3.83” 4.65 oz

WF5 + 115


WF6 + 95

 Large river trout, streamers, and light bass
7/8 7-8 wt 1.10” 4.03” 4.91 oz

WF7 + 175


WF8 + 150

 Bonefish, redfish, smallmouth bass, largemouth bass, streamers, and light saltwater

Pro Tip: If you frequently switch between targeting large trout in heavy current and light saltwater flats fishing, the 5/6 or 7/8 models offer the perfect balance of massive backing capacity and lightweight ergonomics.

Why Choose the Evolution LTX?

The Ross Evolution series has long been an industry icon, but the LTX elevates it to new heights. It successfully bridges the gap between an ultra-delicate trout reel and a rugged saltwater contender. When you buy an LTX, you aren't just buying a reel; you are investing in American-made reliability that ensures you never lose the fish of a lifetime due to gear failure.