Orvis Ratio Spool
This item is a spool only.
The Orvis Ratio Fly Reel is designed for anglers who demand dependable drag performance and the durability to handle powerful fish in both fresh and saltwater. Precision-machined from aerospace-grade aluminum and finished with a corrosion-resistant anodizing, the Ratio delivers strength and reliability whether you're chasing steelhead, stripers, tarpon, or other hard-running species.
At the heart of the reel is Orvis’s fully sealed carbon-stainless disc drag system, engineered to provide smooth startup and consistent pressure across a wide drag range. Multiple drag surfaces increase contact area, allowing the reel to deliver impressive stopping power while still protecting lighter tippets. The oversized drag knob allows quick, precise adjustments—even in the middle of a fast run—while the sealed design keeps out salt, sand, and debris for dependable performance season after season.
A large arbor design allows for faster line pickup and reduced line memory, while the balanced spool and low-profile counterweight ensure smooth rotation at high speeds. Easy conversion between left- and right-hand retrieve makes the Ratio a versatile reel for anglers fishing a wide range of species and environments.
Built with the strength and simplicity serious anglers expect, the Orvis Ratio is a dependable reel designed to perform wherever powerful fish test your gear.
Features
- Precision-machined aerospace-grade aluminum construction
- Fully sealed carbon-stainless disc drag system
- Multiple drag surfaces for smooth, consistent stopping power
- Smooth startup inertia to protect lighter tippets
- Oversized drag knob for fast, precise drag adjustments
- Large arbor design for quick line pickup
- Corrosion-resistant anodized finish for saltwater durability
- Balanced spool with low-profile counterweight
- Easy left- or right-hand retrieve conversion
- Designed for both fresh and saltwater use
Specs
- Ratio III
- - Line Weight: 5–7 wt
- - Diameter: 3.88 in
- - Weight: 6.9 oz
- - Backing Capacity: WF6 + 125 yd 20 lb backing
- Ratio IV
- - Line Weight: 7–9 wt
- - Diameter: 4.25 in
- - Weight: 8.2 oz
- - Backing Capacity: WF8 + 200 yd 20 lb backing
- Ratio V
- - Line Weight: 9–11 wt
- - Diameter: 4.5 in
- - Weight: 9.2 oz
- - Backing Capacity: WF10 + 225 yd 30 lb backing
- Ratio VI (Shallow Spool)
- - Line Weight: 11–12 wt
- - Diameter: 5 in
- - Weight: 10.1 oz
- - Backing Capacity: WF12 + 325 yd 50 lb gel-spun backing
- Ratio VI (Deep Spool)
- - Line Weight: 11–14 wt
- - Diameter: 5 in
- - Weight: 10.1 oz
- - Backing Capacity: WF14 + 600 yd 50 lb gel-spun backing
Pickup available at San Francisco
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Orvis Ratio Spool
Blackout / 5/7wt (III)
San Francisco
540 Jackson St
San Francisco CA 94133
United States
Orvis Ratio Spool
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