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The Nautilus NV reels offer the whole package. They are lightweight, have powerful sealed drags, and are handsome as well. Nautilus NV reels are constructed of aircraft grade aluminum but feature titanium and ceramic internal components for the ultimate combination of strength, performance and light weight. With ten different size options, Nautilus NV reels are equally at home chasing giant saltwater leviathans, on your Spey rod on an ice cold steelhead river, or protecting lightweight tippets for sipping brown trout.

Nautilus NV reels come in five standard sizes but each offers a “Giga Spool” size option for a total of ten size options. Anglers that want a super large arbor reel will be very interested in the Giga Spool option that offers maximum line pickup speed. Here is an example of how it works…. The standard NV 8/9 reel accommodates a 9wt line plus 200 yards of 30# backing. That same reel can be ordered with the Giga 7 Spool for a super large arbor reel that will accommodate a 7wt line with 200 yards of 20# backing. Giga spools can be ordered as part of the reel (in this example it would be the 8/9 G-7 Reel) or separately (8/9 G-7 Spool). A popular variation of this in our area is to order an NV 10/11 Reel for a Spey rod, then order a Giga 8 Spool to use the reel on a single-hand 8-weight rod for steelhead, salmon and bonefish.

The NV reels from Nautilus are fantastic reels that are an excellent option for anglers who particularly want a lightweight reel that still packs a powerful punch for strength and drag power.

Also available with custom color components. Contact us for pricing and ordering.

• 5/6

  Spool Width

  1.09"

  Diameter

  3.50"

  Weight

  5.5 oz.

  Line Size

  5-6wt

  Capacity (yds)

  WF5+200

• 5/6 G-5

  Spool Width

  1.09"

  Diameter

  3.50"

  Weight

  5.1 oz.

  Line Size

  5-6wt

  Capacity (yds)

  WF5+125

• 6/7

  Spool Width

  1.09"

  Diameter

  3.50"

  Weight

  6.0 oz.

  Line Size

  6-7wt

  Capacity (yds)

  WF6+225

• 6/7 G-6

  Spool Width

  1.09"

  Diameter

  3.50"

  Weight

  5.7 oz.

  Line Size

  6-7wt

  Capacity (yds)

  WF6+150

• 8/9

  Spool Width

  1.09"

  Diameter

  4.00"

  Weight

  7.1 oz.

  Line Size

  8-9wt

  Capacity (yds)

  WF8+225

• 8/9 G-7

  Spool Width

  1.09"

  Diameter

  4.00"

  Weight

  6.6 oz.

  Line Size

  8-9wt

  Capacity (yds)

  WF8+175

• 10/11

  Spool Width

  1.09"

  Diameter

  4.25"

  Weight

  7.6 oz.

  Line Size

  10-11wt

  Capacity (yds)

  WF10+275

• 10/11 G-8

  Spool Width

  1.09"

  Diameter

  4.25"

  Weight

  7.2 oz.

  Line Size

  10-11wt

  Capacity (yds)

  WF10+175

• 11/12

  Spool Width

  1.20"

  Diameter

  4.5"

  Weight

  8.6 oz.

  Line Size

  11-12wt

  Capacity (yds)

  WF11+350

• 11/12 G-9

  Spool Width

  1.20"

  Diameter

  4.5"

  Weight

  8.3 oz.

  Line Size

  11-12wt

  Capacity (yds)

  WF11+175

Here is what Nautilus has to say about their NV reels:

Nautilus Reels manufactures the best looking and best performing fly fishing reels in the world.Our high end fly reels are the NV (EN-VEE) family of reels. The reels are available in five sizes and 10 configurations, and are unparalleled in weight, good looks and performance. The Nautilus NV 5/6, 6/7, 8/9, 10/11 and 11/12 and their G-Spool siblings are completely impervious to the elements and will outperform any fighting class reel on the market. The NV series feature a larger version of the CCF drag system compared to their Nautilus CCF siblings, and stainless steel components have largely been replaced by ceramics and titanium. The only aspect in which the reel is exceeded in performance is by its slender looks and subtle beauty. Machined entirely out of aircraft grade Aluminum, no details have been omitted: from its low profile drag knob and counterweight to the 100 and 200 yard backing markers on the inside of the spool. These reels will impress you.

All NV reels feature titanium drag shafts, and are loaded with the latest technology in high performance ceramic micro bearings. Since ceramics and titanium are impervious to the elements, you are guaranteed to spend less time worrying and more time fishing. NV reels feature a “thrust bearing to thrust bearing” drag design for effortless cranking resistance under any load, ensuring the smoothest line retrieval of any reel on the market. Using titanium and ceramics has allowed us to downsize components, increase the drag surface by over 75%, and still decrease the overall weight without sacrificing the fighting class qualities that are the hallmark of our products.

The Nautilus NV series are the lightest reels in their class, and offer the greatest value in any big game fly reel available in the market today. A reel of a lifetime for a lifetime of fish. They are without a doubt, the best reels money can buy.

Reels are available in black or brushed silver anodizing unless ordered in a custom color.

Nautilus NV CCF Disc Brake: Premium Components - Ultimate Power and Performance

Our award winning Nautilus NV series of reels sport a larger, lighter and stronger version of the CCF Disc Brake System. To reduce weight without compromising strength we incorporated state of the art titanium and ceramic components, and integrated cold finished 7075 series aluminum that is used for highly stressed structural parts such as aircraft fittings, missile parts and defense equipment and components. Maintenance free and fully sealed.

Targets: Trout and Tarpon

Features

• CCF Drag system in XL size for increased drag pressure
• Pre-stressed spring washers for lifetime drag consistency
• CNC machined titanium drag shaft
• 3 Sealed ceramic bearings
• 2 Thrust bearings for flawless reeling at maximum drag settings
• Proprietary free-spool brake
• 6 machined lugs for optimum spool engagement (3 lugs on NV5/6)
• Fluted hub surface for maximium strength and heat dissipation
• Japanese industrial grade one way clutch for instant drag engagement.