Shilton SL Series Fly Reel new sizing blue

Shilton products have been on the market for over two decades! During this time, the thoughtful reels have not only enriched the experiences of many anglers on the water and given them confidence during their adventures, they have also been constantly improved over the years. The origin of these reels: South Africa. A diverse country where fine trout fishing is just a stone's throw away from action-packed saltwater fishing. In between: Bass, Yellowfish, Tigerfish and Co. And as diverse as their origin is the range of applications for these reels. Whether small trout or giant GT, one thing in particular is important to the manufacturer when it comes to their fly reels: reliable performance, no matter what. The company's credo: "We Stop Fish" - and Shilton has also set this goal for the very fastest and most combative fish of these seas. It's not without reason that some of the most prestigious saltwater lodges rely on the uncompromising performance of Shilton reels.

Shilton SL Fly Reel
Shilton owes its breakthrough to the SL fly reel, which became a household name over 20 years ago, especially among saltwater anglers. The strong cork brake and the low-maintenance design without many frills make this reel indestructible and guarantee the angler faithful services to the end of the world. Seychelles, Caribbean or deepest jungle: If you spend a lot of money on exotic trips, you should be able to rely 100% on your equipment and especially with strong fighting, fast swimming fish, the reel is high up on that list. This is exactly where the Shilton SL comes in with its open drag system. Because all reels with a sealed drag have one problem in common: if some sand, dust, moisture or the like gets inside, the whole reel quickly stops working. With Shilton's open and above all foolproof design this can't happen, because in just a few moments the drag system itself is cleaned on the spot and the cork drag runs as smoothly as on the first day.

Why cork?
According to the motto KISS - keep it simple & stupid. The cork drag offers an open, controllable system that is easy to maintain and extremely reliable. This is because the braking resistance is generated by the contact surface of a cork disc on the inside of the spool and the pressure is regulated via the handy drag knob. This is a very simple system that has proven itself many times over the years. The large cork disc also guarantees thanks to the nature of the natural material always an extremely smooth start-up inertia of the resistanse, so that even when fishing with thin leaders do not have to worry if the fish pulls off at full speed.

Other features of the Shilton SL
The entire reel and spool are machined from the best quality solid block of 6082 T6 aluminum, while the filigree ventilation not only looks very chic, but also reduces the overall weight of the reel and allows the line to dry faster after fishing. The Type II anodizing ensures the very best protection against external influences, such as shocks, salt water, sand or weather. The medium spool diameter combines the best of both worlds: Fast line retrieval with very high line capacities at the same time, so you never have to worry about too little backing. Perfect adjustment of the drag force is helped by the clicking drag knob, which always provides constant force in the respective setting, as well as the exposed "palming rim". The simple, extremely robust construction of the reel without many small individual parts is very rugged and low-maintenance. All parts are CNC machined and corrosion resistant. So whether on GT, Tarpon, Peacock Bass or Arapaima, the uncompromising performance of the Shilton SL will give you the confidence you need when hunting the strongest fish.

In short, after more than 20 years of continuous use in the most adverse conditions on the strongest and fastest fish of these oceans, the Shilton SL continues to adorn the rods of guides and globetrotters who cannot afford performance gaps in saltwater. Here's to the next 20 years with the Shilton SL!

Details:

• High performance saltwater reel
• Medium spool diameter: balance between fast line pull and high capacity
• Open cork brake system
• Machined from high quality 6082 T6 aluminum
• All components CNC machined
• Ventilated spool and frame to save weight
• Few parts: Easy maintenance and cleaning
• Palming rim: exposed rim for more drag control
• Clicking drag knob for always-constant drag adjustment
• Easy reversal of retrieve direction (RHW / LHW)
• Type II anodizing for maximum corrosion protection
• Quiet clicker in both directions
• Lightweight
• Comes with protective pouch and Shilton reel lube
• Shilton's limited lifetime warranty
• Color: Blue