Guideline NOVA Full Frame Fly Reel stardust

The brand-new NOVA fly reel marks a crucial milestone in Guideline's product history: it is the very first completely recycled fly reel on the market. With this, Guideline heralds a new era and leads the industry as a role model. Through the continuation of the "Clean all the way" movement to significantly reduce environmental impacts as a company, the past 12 months have resulted in the most detailed and focused design study ever conducted by the Norwegians for a product. The redesign of how fly reels can and should be designed, manufactured, and produced by combining innovative industrial designs with environmentally friendly, recycled raw materials means that the NOVA fly reel is the most environmentally conscious reel ever built to date, as all components are 100% recycled and therefore sustainable! Single-use plastic has been completely avoided even in the smallest parts. This continues Guideline's core philosophy as a sustainable, environmentally conscious brand and raises the bar once again for other fly fishing manufacturers.

But now, let's talk about the product, as the new Guideline NOVA fly reel is not only a thoroughly sustainable product but also a powerful addition to the reel portfolio. It is the successor to the universally popular FAVO fly reel and is thus positioned in a very affordable price range. However, technically, the reel plays at a very high level: the frame design has been constructed in such a way that the weight could be reduced with the components used. The special latticed spoke design of the spool plays an important role, as the fine cross-bracings not only look modern and futuristic but also reduce weight while increasing structural integrity. Inside the reel, there is a powerful carbon drag system that has been perfectly calibrated to the specific application for each reel size. Thus, the lighter line classes are tuned for finesse, while the larger reels bring more braking power to the podium. Through some technical improvements in the brake system, the braking pressure can be kept even more constant to protect your leaders optimally during a fight.

The reel comes in three different sizes: 46 – 79 – 810. Thus, it covers everything from light trout fishing to heavy predator fishing or even two-handed fishing.

Conclusion: During our first tests of the reel, we were immediately impressed, not only by the great story behind this sustainable reel but especially by its design and performance. The NOVA is a real innovation in the market in many ways. And for those who like to switch between different lines, the NOVA Cassette is definitely worth a look.

• First 100% recycled fly reel on the market
• Modern, well-thought-out Large Arbor design
• Closed frame
• The external components of the reel have been upgraded to aluminum, improving quality, performance, and durability
• Made from recycled aluminum ingots
• Completely free of single-use plastic
• Optimized carbon drag systems deliver the appropriate braking power for each reel size
• New rear fixing drag plate provides additional brake stability
• New wave springs ensure a constant brake pressure during the fight
• Completely new design: unique design language from Guideline with forms that cannot be produced by conventional CNC machining
• The spool features latticed spoke facets and vertical cross arms to increase structural integrity
• Built-in counterweight minimizes components and reduces overall weight
• Despite significant material improvements in components (alloy vs. polymer), weights remain constant compared to the predecessor (FAVO)
• Reel cases made from recycled 600D fabric
• Packaging materials are completely recycled
• Color: stardust