Hydros V for line weights 9-11; 7.7 oz, 4.25” in diameter.
Refinement and improvement are the hallmarks of quality. Orvis Hydros Reels are the result of a desire to make something great... that much better. Orvis took a best-selling reel and removed unnecessary material to further reduce the weight whilst stiffening the narrow spool which minimises line stacking. They then changed the drag knob to be more ergonomically accessible and comfortable to use. Then refining the seal on the sealed drag to protect the clutch bearing in the drag mechanism. The reel foot was radiused as on the Mirage for kink-free leader protection. The fully-sealed drag with stacked carbon and stainless steel disc washers is still one of the strongest in the industry with zero start-up inertia. Matte type II anodised finish, standard large arbour size which balances better with lighter-weight fly rod, and yet still offers excellent retrieval rates and less line coiling than standard arbor reels. Matte black with silver accents, matte silver with charcoal accents.
- Refined, lighter weight large arbor fly reel
- Improved fully-sealed drag clutch bearing
- Radiused reel foot for kink-free leader protection
- Ergonomically improved, easy to use drag knob
- Zero start-up inertia
- Excellent retrieval rates and less line coiling
Line and backing pictured for illustration purposes only.
