Nautilus FLY REELS, is an American company (based in Florida) but its heritage and ethos is pure Scandinavian, being run as it is, by direct descendants of Ole Mustad, the founder of O. Mustad and Sons (best known for their hooks);
and their seven generations of mechanical manufacturing experience shows in the quality, innovation and functionality of their fly reels.
Nautilus are at the forefront of modern fly reel design and development. Their reels are manufactured to the highest standard and perform superbly, consistently and reliably.
(There is even a range of custom options available, which fits nicely with The Alternative Tackle Company ethos.)
You can read more here.
and their seven generations of mechanical manufacturing experience shows in the quality, innovation and functionality of their fly reels.
Nautilus are at the forefront of modern fly reel design and development. Their reels are manufactured to the highest standard and perform superbly, consistently and reliably.
(There is even a range of custom options available, which fits nicely with The Alternative Tackle Company ethos.)
You can read more here.
Enter the name for this tabbed section: NAUTILUS FWX
Nautilus FWX
The FWX series replaces the FW series that has successfully satisfied fly fishers for the last 5 years. The FWX reels differ from the FW series in that they are almost a half ounce lighter due to their new spool design, making them the lightest machined aluminium disc drag fly reels in the market. Like the NVG reels, the FWX has a Giga arbor design that promotes faster line pick up and backing drying. In addition to the advanced spool designs used in these reels, we have added a new stainless steel 1-way clutch that is housed in our proprietary TORQ-X™ clutch drive that ensures instant drag engagement with no slack, allowing the retrieve direction to be easily switched, and we have converted the new reels to be push on and click tab release. Finally, one of our newest creations to come out of the Nautilus think-tank is an industry first LaserID™ line identification system: We have laser etched a white spot on the back of each FWX spool so that you may write the line type and weight that you are using on that spool. Write it on with a permanent marker and wipe it off with alcohol when changing lines. Also good to use to write your name or phone number in case you lose the reel. No more washed out or lost line stickers!
To come close to this quality of workmanship and performance you will likely have to spend twice as much as what these reels cost. Fresh Water Light, Salt Water Safe!
The FWX series replaces the FW series that has successfully satisfied fly fishers for the last 5 years. The FWX reels differ from the FW series in that they are almost a half ounce lighter due to their new spool design, making them the lightest machined aluminium disc drag fly reels in the market. Like the NVG reels, the FWX has a Giga arbor design that promotes faster line pick up and backing drying. In addition to the advanced spool designs used in these reels, we have added a new stainless steel 1-way clutch that is housed in our proprietary TORQ-X™ clutch drive that ensures instant drag engagement with no slack, allowing the retrieve direction to be easily switched, and we have converted the new reels to be push on and click tab release. Finally, one of our newest creations to come out of the Nautilus think-tank is an industry first LaserID™ line identification system: We have laser etched a white spot on the back of each FWX spool so that you may write the line type and weight that you are using on that spool. Write it on with a permanent marker and wipe it off with alcohol when changing lines. Also good to use to write your name or phone number in case you lose the reel. No more washed out or lost line stickers!
To come close to this quality of workmanship and performance you will likely have to spend twice as much as what these reels cost. Fresh Water Light, Salt Water Safe!
Nautilus FW SCF Disc Brake System™.
All Feather Weight reels feature our Sealed Carbon Fiber drag system. This totally sealed, maintenance free draw bar type disc brake delivers the smoothest drag on the market in a light tackle fly reel, and dissipates heat through the housing. No sand, gravel, water or snow will alter the flawless performance of this amazing disc drag.
Targets: Trout to Bonefish
All Feather Weight reels feature our Sealed Carbon Fiber drag system. This totally sealed, maintenance free draw bar type disc brake delivers the smoothest drag on the market in a light tackle fly reel, and dissipates heat through the housing. No sand, gravel, water or snow will alter the flawless performance of this amazing disc drag.
Targets: Trout to Bonefish
Enter the name for this tabbed section: NAUTILUS NV
NAUTILUS NV
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 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 to 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.
NV GIGA ARBORS
Nautilus NV 5/6 G-5
The G-5 spool on the NV 5/6 frame reduces weight by another 0.3 ounces and graces this big-game trout reel with the benefits of teh giga spools. Faster line pick up, less line coil and 14x faster backing drying than a standard fly reel. Awesome setup for the trout fisher who wants the ultimate reel. Love your toys! Weight 5.1 oz.
Nautilus NV 6/7 G-6
The NV 6/7 G-6 spool takes you into steelhead and salmon country with your favorite six weight rod. At only 5.7 ounces, this brute will put the brakes on the largest of trout or steelhead in any size stream. Same "floating backing" design as all our G-Spools for great looks and better performance.
Nautilus NV 8/9 G-7
The G-7 spool for the NV 8/9 was designed to offer fly fishers a larger arbor 7 wt reel without sacrificing weight by fitting it to the super light NV8/9 frame. The G-7 comfortably holds 200 yards of #20 backing with a WF7F line. Additionally, the G-7 spools offer Gelspun (GSP) backing users a spool that will hold 220 yds of 50lb gelspun with a WF9F line. This is a great 7 wt steelhead set-up. Weight 6.6 oz.
Nautilus NV 10/11 G-8
The G-8 spool for the NV10/11 turns your trusted NV 10/11 into a 4.25” 8 weight reel that weighs a mere 7.2 oz, only 0.1 oz more than your NV8/9 yet much faster line retrieval and less line memory. The G-8 spool will hold a WF8F line with 200 yds of 30 lb backing, and will balance great with your favorite 9 or 10 foot rod. We trust this reel will become popular among all 8 weight fishermen, whether on the Dean river for single handed steelhead or on a Los Roques pancake flat after bonefish.
Nautilus NV 11/12 G-9
The G-9 spool. This is serious business. At a mere 8.3 ounces and 4.5 inches in diameter, this reel is still more than one ounce lighter than our competitors' 8 weight mid and large arbor reels and picks up line twice as fast (if not more). We thought it would be too big, but we love it. It makes the NV 8/9 look tiny. This Giga arbor spool will bring your salmon skipping back to you in a heartbeat. It looks mean, acts mean and is mean. This one does! This is a must have. Fit, form, function and balance, nothing beats it. Revolutionary, like all Nautilus reels!
Nautilus NV 5/6 G-5
The G-5 spool on the NV 5/6 frame reduces weight by another 0.3 ounces and graces this big-game trout reel with the benefits of teh giga spools. Faster line pick up, less line coil and 14x faster backing drying than a standard fly reel. Awesome setup for the trout fisher who wants the ultimate reel. Love your toys! Weight 5.1 oz.
Nautilus NV 6/7 G-6
The NV 6/7 G-6 spool takes you into steelhead and salmon country with your favorite six weight rod. At only 5.7 ounces, this brute will put the brakes on the largest of trout or steelhead in any size stream. Same "floating backing" design as all our G-Spools for great looks and better performance.
Nautilus NV 8/9 G-7
The G-7 spool for the NV 8/9 was designed to offer fly fishers a larger arbor 7 wt reel without sacrificing weight by fitting it to the super light NV8/9 frame. The G-7 comfortably holds 200 yards of #20 backing with a WF7F line. Additionally, the G-7 spools offer Gelspun (GSP) backing users a spool that will hold 220 yds of 50lb gelspun with a WF9F line. This is a great 7 wt steelhead set-up. Weight 6.6 oz.
Nautilus NV 10/11 G-8
The G-8 spool for the NV10/11 turns your trusted NV 10/11 into a 4.25” 8 weight reel that weighs a mere 7.2 oz, only 0.1 oz more than your NV8/9 yet much faster line retrieval and less line memory. The G-8 spool will hold a WF8F line with 200 yds of 30 lb backing, and will balance great with your favorite 9 or 10 foot rod. We trust this reel will become popular among all 8 weight fishermen, whether on the Dean river for single handed steelhead or on a Los Roques pancake flat after bonefish.
Nautilus NV 11/12 G-9
The G-9 spool. This is serious business. At a mere 8.3 ounces and 4.5 inches in diameter, this reel is still more than one ounce lighter than our competitors' 8 weight mid and large arbor reels and picks up line twice as fast (if not more). We thought it would be too big, but we love it. It makes the NV 8/9 look tiny. This Giga arbor spool will bring your salmon skipping back to you in a heartbeat. It looks mean, acts mean and is mean. This one does! This is a must have. Fit, form, function and balance, nothing beats it. Revolutionary, like all Nautilus reels!
Enter the name for this tabbed section: NAUTILUS CUSTOM SHOP
NAUTILUS CUSTOM SHOP
Nautilus also have a variety of custom options available. Please Contact Me if you'd like to add any of these custom options to your reel.
You can find out more Here.
Nautilus also have a variety of custom options available. Please Contact Me if you'd like to add any of these custom options to your reel.
You can find out more Here.
AVAILABILITY
Initially I will be listing the FWX and NV series, but the full Nautilus range is available to order, including the CCF series.
Initially I will be listing the FWX and NV series, but the full Nautilus range is available to order, including the CCF series.
