For all you fly rodders out there looking for your GT specific fly reel, look no further as we think that Nautilus has made a reel suitable for the abuse that our favorite reef gangster will put our gear to the test.<\/p>\n
Let\u2019s check out what this new reel is made of.<\/p>\n
100% made by CNC machining a solid billet of aircraft grade aluminum, the Nautilus GTX Fly Reel<\/a> is a solid reel that can take on daily abuse like dropping, dragging, dunking and crushing from anglers, luggage, baggage handlers and fish.<\/p>\n Apart from being super strong, it is also very lightweight for its size. The GTX is a purpose build big-game fly reel that is also \u201cBIG\u201d in size. The diameter of the reel is a total of 5 inches, but Nautilus minimized its width, providing users with a narrow 1.1-inch-wide spool, with plenty of porting to keep the weight down to 8.7oz or 247grams.<\/p>\n \u201cGTX is a reel designed for big GT and other monsters of the deep and is a 12 weight specific reel that is fit for the job at hand.\u201d<\/em><\/strong><\/p><\/blockquote>\n The Giga Spool, as they call it, has porting that is not randomly cut but strategically applied for strength and rigidity, both needed when battling monsters of the deep.<\/p>\n The porting also helps with fast line drying, helping prevent corrosion on the spool when you store your reel after an epic fishing adventure<\/a>. True to its name, the GTX is a reel designed for big GT and other monsters of the deep and is a 12 weight specific reel that is fit for the job at hand.