Every Greys fly reel is the product of evolution and refinement. The designers are continually looking for improvement, whether that's a better drag system, better materials, or easier left to right-hand conversion. And of course, there is always the benefit of better technology available, and this certainly improves the design and processes. But the fundamental philosophy that drives that Greys brand is putting the angler first and creating fishing tackle products that meet the current demands of fishermen today. One such product to emerge from the Greys team is the GTS300 Fly Reel.
Greys GTS300 Fly Reel is a reasonably priced fly reel. It's attractive, functional, reliable, and balances well with most fly rods. However, you need to see beyond the reel's exterior to appreciate the level of quality and expertise that's gone into the reel's construction, and why it is one of the most popular selling reels among fly fishermen.
Firstly, it is very light but possesses great strength. This is due to its full aluminium construction that offers excellent power to weight ratio. The benefit of a lighter reel makes for a more comfortable day fly fishing because when you combine the weight of the rod and the reel together, this is the weight your casting arm has to support. Heavier fly outfits make for a much harder days casting. Another great benefit to the GTS reel offering is large arbor design. Having a large arbor reel has many advantages, mainly a greatly increased retrieve rate. For example, when casting, you need to strip off long lengths of slack line, but if you hook a fish or move to a more productive spot, you need to reel all that fly line back in. So the large arbor design gives you more inches per turn. Another advantage of a large arbor is that it allows bigger coils coming off the reel which makes casting more manageable with fewer tangles.
When you do hook a fish, you need to be able to control the reel spool and apply an appropriate amount of tension to tire the fish out, prevent the line running out of control, and to prevent snapping. So Greys have constructed the reel with a Rulon Disc Drag System. Rulon is the name for a family of plastics, and the purpose of using Rulon in the GTS is heat dissipation. When the disc makes contact with the spool, it slows the spool down as it turns, but this generates heat. Therefore, because Rulon is very heat tolerant, there will be less pressure required to make the drag deliver enough friction. This results in a smoother drag, less wear, and less permanent compression of the drag washers. Essentially, the reel will last a lot longer!
A click adjustment controls the drag, which is very audible and easy to detect if there is too much or too little drag. No drag will allow fly line to leave the spool with little or no resistance; increased tension will give you the opposite. The drag on the 300 is very simple to use, and it's very reliable.
Not only does the reel look great, it feels good in your hand and boasts the power to increase your casting and retrieval efficiency. The Greys GTS300 Fly Reel is another piece of well-priced, no-compromise fly fishing tackle which is aimed at those starting out or otherwise on a budget.
Key Features:
- Large arbor design
- Rulon disc drag
- Full aluminium construction
- Easy left to right hand conversion
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