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Orvis Ratio® Fly Reel

Blackout / III 5-7wt
$ 498.00
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Orvis Ratio® Fly Reel

Orvis Ratio® Fly Reel

Built for big fish and brutal saltwater conditions — fully sealed carbon-stainless disc drag system delivers up to 16 lbs. of smooth, consistent stopping power with zero startup inertia, oversized indexed drag knob for micro-adjustments under pressure, instant-engage drag for smooth line control, type II anodized aluminum resists corrosion, low-profile counterweight, and design optimized for strength-to-weight ratio. Available in sizes III–VI Deep for 5–14wt applications.
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Description

The Ratio Reel is your go-to when big fish enter the ring, and the winner takes all. The carbon-stainless drag system has precision-engineered surfaces that deliver up to 16 lbs. of smooth, consistent pressure with zero startup inertia. In the heat of battle, the oversized indexed drag knob lets you make micro-adjustments without fumbling. Built to withstand brutal saltwater abuse, the Ratio’s drag system is fully sealed to keep out salt and sand.

Looking for a big-game reel that won’t quit? Here it is.

Specifications:

  • Fully sealed carbon-stainless disc drag system

  • Best-in-class drag profile & industry-leading stopping power

  • Oversized drag knob for more control

  • Design optimized for strength-to-weight ratio

  • Instant-engage drag for smooth line control

  • Low-profile counterweight

  • Type II anodized aluminum resists corrosion

  • Imported

RATIO REEL BACKING CAPACITY CHART

Use the following table to understand how sizes relate to different metrics.

LINE WEIGHT III IV V VI VI
DEEP
WF5 150 yds.*
WF6 125 yds.*
WF7 100 yds.* 225 yds.*
WF8 200 yds.*
WF9 175 yds.* 250 yds.**
WF10 225 yds.**
WF11 200 yds.** 350 yds.***
WF12 325 yds.***
WF13 300 yds.***
WF14 600 yds.***

Capacity in Yards
*20-lb. Dacron® backing | **30-lb. Dacron® backing | ***50-lb. Gel Spun backing

Ratio Reel Specifications

REEL LINE WEIGHT DIAMETER
III 5-7 6.9 oz. 3.8"
IV 7-9 8.2 oz. 4.25"
V 9-11 9.2 oz. 4.5"
VI 11-14 10 oz. 5"
VI Deep 11-14 10 oz. 5"

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