ORVIS HYDROS II EURO FLY REEL
The wildly popular euro nymphing technique is not only a very effective way to fish, but a new tool in our quiver while targeting trout. Orvis debuts its first fully caged European nymphing machine on the backbone of the popular Hydros series reels. Given this style of fishing heavily leans on impossibly thin running line or monofilament for casting, Orvis modified the Hydros II into a Euro version with a full cage and tightened the tolerances to completely eliminate lines from slipping between spool and frame. Orvis also increased the reel’s weight slightly to better balance with the 10' and 11' rods so common in Euro circles. The reel includes a more ergonomically accessible drag knob. A refined seal on the sealed drag to protect the clutch bearing in the drag mechanism. That radiused reel foot for kink-free leader protection. Above all, it’s still got the bombproof, truck-stopping, fully sealed Hydros drag system with stacked carbon/stainless steel disc washers and zero startup inertia. In matte olive with silver accents.
FEATURES
- Eliminates the possibility of line slipping between spool and frame with a fully caged Hydros version that includes even tighter tolerances
- Slightly heavier to better balance longer rods
- Bombproof, truck-stopping, fully sealed Hydros drag system with stacked carbon/stainless steel disc washers and zero startup inertia
- Ergonomically accessible drag knob
- A refined seal on the sealed drag to protect the clutch bearing in the drag mechanism
- Radiused reel foot for kink-free leader protection
- 3.5 in. diameter. 5.6 oz.
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5.00/5 Stars out of 2 Reviews
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Tim (Idaho) | August 16th, 2024
Love this reel! It absolutely balances my Orvis Blackout Euro rod perfectly! I took it a step further got an extra spool for throwing dries and super easy to swap out if my fishing techniques changes. The drag works excellent and its a great looking unit too. Orvis stands behind it so i know if any issues they will take care of it , its been a great reel for me.
Td (PA) | November 24th, 2022
Perfect reel for mono or euro set up. Balances 10' 4wt perfect
