The New Nautilus X-Series XM Fly Reel features a completely open frame that is extremely light, boasts superior rigidity, a super smooth powerhouse drag, and amazingly fast line pick up. The cutting edge X-Series design has strong beams that extend from the center to a wide line guard. These angles allow for rear spool rim protection where the reel typically contacts the ground when the rod is leaned up against a wall or a car. The totally new SCF-X drag is a sealed Teflon® and carbon fiber disc drag system that is impervious to the elements, self lubricating, and maintenance free. The drag is adjusted with a generous drag knob that offers superior gripping surface for wet and cold fingers. The Nautilus X Series XM Fly Reel is the perfect choice as a lightweight, tough-as-nails, all-purpose freshwater fly reel to grace any high end fly rod.
The highly ventilated arch design, coupled with the dual palming rim increases spool strength by 35%. The sides of the frame leave the spool totally exposed, and the back spool rim has a generous 1/8″ secondary palming rim for added fish control. This heavy- duty secondary palming rim has the strength to withstand everyday wear and tear. The spool is a new spin on Nautilus' ultra light, award winning Giga arbor design. It is lighter than any spool of a similar size we have ever made.
Available in three frame sizes: XS – 3.25” Diameter, 3.8 oz, XM – 3.5” diameter, 4.1 oz, and a 4” frame XL that will accept the standard XL Giga arbor spool for a 6/7 weight and the XL MAX Giga arbor spool that will fit an 8/9 weight line. At a mere 4.7 ounces the XL and XL MAX will handle your larger fresh water species and light salt water needs perfectly.
FEATURES:
Totally new SCF-X drag is a sealed Teflon® and carbon fiber disc drag system
Generous drag knob that offers superior gripping surface and texture for wet and cold fingers
Precision engineered TPX bushings are feather light, self-lubricating, with zero wear over time
Giga sized spool arbor picks up more a foot of line per revolution
Grooved spool design allows backing to breathe and dry faster
Available in standard colors: Brushed Titanium or Stealth Black anodized finish
**Design your own custom color X-Series reel through the Nautilus Custom Shop, then email your PDF mockup to us at: info@reelflyrod.com. We'll do the rest and ship your custom reel when it arrives!
light and strong. Perfect fit for my 904-4 Scott Radian
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Fly reel
★★★★★5
Erik (Ca) | October 3rd, 2020
Very light. The drag system is very good and extremely smooth. It was a good pick up.
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Light and smooth
★★★★★5
Frans Jooste (Amsterdam) | May 11th, 2020
Having never really spent money on a 5wt reel, I bought an XM a few years ago, before going on a trip that required a super smooth drag and a good amount of stopping power... What a great decision it turned out to be. Never lost or broke off a fish that went screaming down stream and was able to apply enough pressure when it was required. A great option for someone looking for a light and reliable 5wt reel.
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Mr
★★★★★5
Brian (North Carolina) | March 8th, 2020
Thank you for great service - reel is awesome and a great little brother to Nautilus saltwater reels.
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★★★★★5
NORMAN (WV) | March 1st, 2020
I have this paired with a Loomis NRX 5wt.... LOVE IT!!!!