Shilton SR Series Fly Reel black

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 SR Fly Reel
Especially among ambitious saltwater anglers, Shilton became a household name over 20 years ago. This was mainly due to the bear-strong cork drag and the low-maintenance design of the reels. The latest member of Shilton's reel family is also built on these two cornerstones: The Shilton SR, which appears with its large-arbor design in an even more modern face and is the undisputed, new heir to the throne in terms of performance and braking power. The Shilton SR also does without unnecessary frills. Its simple design makes it indestructible and guarantees the angler faithful service to the ends 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, a powerful reel is high up on that list. This is exactly where the Shilton SR comes in with its open drag system. Because all reels with sealed drag systems 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 cannot happen, because in just a few moments the drag system is cleaned on the spot and the cork drag runs as smoothly as on the first day. At the same time, the Shilton SR has an enlarged cork disc, which generates an even more reliable and higher braking power. The strongest Shilton currently available and certainly one of the best saltwater reels on the market.

Why cork?
True 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 resistance is generated by the contact surface of a cork disc on the inside of the spool and the pressure is controlled via the handy drag knob. This is a very simple system that has proven itself many times over the years. Thanks to the nature of the natural material, the large cork disc also guarantees an extremely low start-up inertia of the drag resistance, so that you do not have to worry when fishing with thin leaders, if the fish pulls off at full speed.

Other features of the Shilton SR
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 impacts, salt water, sand or weather. The large-arbor design not only allows for faster retrieve speeds, it also reduces memory effects on your lines. Perfectly controlling the drag force is aided by the clicking drag knob, which provides consistent settings at all times, 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, Tuna or Arapaima, the uncompromising performance of the Shilton SR will give you the confidence you need when hunting the strongest fish.

In short, more than 20 years of continuous use confirms the performance of Shilton's proprietary cork drag system. The Shilton SR takes it up a notch with even more power and a more modern large-arbor design, many saltwater fans will be mighty pleased!

Details:

• Powerful saltwater reel
• Large Arbor: Large spool diameter for fast retrieve speeds
• Open cork drag system
• Enlarged cork drag disc for even more power
• 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 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. Black