Ross Evolution R Salt Fly Reel

Fishing in the salt is a grueling endeavor. The conditions are tough, and the fish can be even tougher; so we developed the Ross Evolution R Salt to stand up to anything the sea can throw at it.  (made in the USA)
The R Salt builds on the foundation of its smaller sibling, but instead of the Evolution R’s 7-disc system, it features a supercharged 16-disc sealed drag system comprised of stainless steel and carbon fluoropolymer, producing over 30 pounds of drag pressure. Also an industry first, the R Salt features two smaller counterbalances on the spool - this innovative design reduces mass and creates
perfect, vibration-free performance when line is being ripped off the spool on long runs.
This exceptional braking power is housed in a lightweight, yet incredibly strong frame and spool that is based on the Evolution R’s unique design. The large, frame-integrated drag knob allows for easy on-the-fly adjustments with just the palm of your hand during long fights with oversized quarry. The R Salt geometry is reinforced throughout, yielding an incredibly rugged, yet elegant reel that performs in the most challenging of environments. All of this comes together to create a fishing tool with a power-to-weight ratio never before seen in a saltwater fly reel, making the R Salt the most unique, best performing reel per dollar of any on the water today.

LIGHTWEIGHT

• Starting at 7.6 ounces for the 7/8 and topping out at only 9 ounces for the 11/12
• Innovative dual mini counterbalances reduce mass
• Fully Machined in the USA from 6061- T6 proprietary aluminum alloy

SEALED DRAG

• Industry-best power-to-weight ratio in a fully sealed system produces 30+ lbs of drag torque
• Bonded carbon fluoropolymer and stainless steel disc stack
• Based on the Evolution R drag design, but with 16 quarter-sized drag discs instead of 7 dime-sized discs

STAINLESS STEEL INTERNALS

• All internal components are machined stainless steel

REINFORCED FRAME & SPOOL

• Bolstered structural rigidity as well as increased backing capacity

CUSTOM HANDLE MATERIAL

• Machined canvas phenolic rod on a 7075-T6 chromated aluminum post, reduces weight and increases grip when wet

FINISH

• Hard anodized for the perfect balance of durability and color