Saltwater Fly Fishing Gear Guide
If you’re planning a saltwater trip this year, consider Telluride Angler’s fly rod and reel recommendations to make sure you have the gear you need while packing efficiently and respecting the family budget.
ArticlesThe Nautilus CCF-X2 has twice the drag strength (20+ lbs), twice the smoothness and half the start-up inertia of the previous CCF model. Winner of the 2013 International Fly Tackle Dealer Show Award for Best Saltwater Fly Reel, the CCF-X2 is completely sealed from saltwater. Nautilus utilizes an oversize drag knob with “infinadjust” range settings and their unique Laser-ID spool for denoting which line you’re using. These features combine to make the Nautilus CCF-X2 the best value saltwater reel on the market. In the years since its introduction, the CCF-X2 has become highly trusted among serious anglers for overall durability and performance. This reel has a terrific track record in both fresh and saltwater and is one of the first reels recommended by our shop staff for the angler who seeks a time-tested reel for a reasonable price.
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If you’re planning a saltwater trip this year, consider Telluride Angler’s fly rod and reel recommendations to make sure you have the gear you need while packing efficiently and respecting the family budget.
Articles
Fishing with Captain Ron Doerr off Jupiter, Florida, we logged miles of outgoing drag on Nautilus CCF X2 and NVG reels. False albacore are one of the ultimate “test fish” for a saltwater reel.
Videos
John and Richard interview the one and only Kristen Mustad about Nautilus reels, especially the CCF X2 and X-Series, which share a common drag system.
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