The Ross Reels Evolution series defined the modern trout reel. Now meet the award-winning Evolution LTX: the perfect combination of original Evolution LT feel and Evolution R performance.
The ultra-smooth drag found in the Evolution LT has a long and revered history, but our engineering team took this design to the next level. The drag debuting with the LTX is over four times stronger than its predecessors’, while retaining the sound and feel that helped make the Evolution an icon. This allows it to perform not only as a perfect trout reel, but also has the power to take on saltwater game fish like Redfish, Bonefish, and Snook.
The large arbor spool includes an innovative line channel for cleanly hiding arbor knots when winding on backing. The Ross Reels signature bell-shaped arbor design also adds strength, while helping to self-level the fly line across the face of the spool as it is retrieved.
The LTX also incorporates a handle machined from canvas phenolic rod (another Ross Reels innovation), which reduces weight, adds durability, and increases grip when wet. These improvements make the LTX a true light saltwater contender, perfectly at home on the flats as it is on the shores of a western river.
These meticulously designed features of the LTX converge in a light weight package, redefining the trout reel for another generation.
Key Features:
- Machined canvas phenolic handle reduces weight and adds grip
- Frame / Spool made from a 6061-T6 proprietary aluminum alloy, specifically engineered for Ross Reels
- Oil impregnated bronze bushing rotating on a stainless steel spindle
- Based on the engineered stacked-disc system in the Evolution R
- Over 4-times the drag strength of the Evolution LT®
- Anodized for the perfect balance of durability and color
- Made in Montrose, CO
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This fly reel was named after the Animas River just upstream from our home in Montrose, Colorado, this reel is built for anglers who need reliable performance in any water.
The Animas features a fully machined frame and spool with a structural profile, intricate porting, and a Colorado mountain silhouette. Its ultra-large, bell-shaped arbor allows for fast line pickup and reduced memory. The upgraded composite drag system delivers smooth, consistent stopping power in both fresh and saltwater.
A lightweight canvas phenolic handle offers solid grip when wet, and the low-profile, two-tone drag knob improves control. With a maintenance-free spool release and corrosion-resistant design, the Animas is built to perform and made to last.
Smaller sizes are ideal for your everyday trout setup, while larger sizes pair perfectly with your streamer rod.
Key Features:
- Time-tested open faced drag system
- Anodized aluminum drag knob for increased durability
- Bell-shaped, ultra-large arbor
- Intricately machined details
- Lightweight with increased strength for improved performance
- Maintenance-free spool release for easy handling
- Made in Montrose, Colorado
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Originally introduced in the 1980s, the Cimarron quickly became a cornerstone of the Ross lineup. This modern version honors that legacy with updated engineering and durability for today’s anglers.
Designed as the perfect entry point into the Ross family, the Cimarron features a drag system based on our trusted Animas reel, a fully anodized frame and spool, and a premium Cerakote drag knob for easy, precise adjustments and added resistance to drops and dings.
Key Features:
- Bronze cerakote drag knob, and brown canvas micarta handle
- Escapement cover cerakoted for additional durability and finishing
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- Made in Montrose, CO
