Shilton SL Series Fly Reel Turquoise
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The SL series is the most popular of the Shilton salt water range with a remarkable track record starting from 2002 in the most remote and hostile environments targeting anything from bonefish and tigerfish to marlin and arapaima. The robust design is crafted from solid 6082 T6 high grade bar stock aluminium and features a custom-processed cork drag with enclosed one-way plungers. The range is available in sizes from the SL6 to SL14 for line weights 6 to 14. This is the reel of choice for many large guiding operations due to its simple, robust and “bulletproof” design. The reel has an incoming and outgoing click.
SL6
The SL6 is a small reel with big reel capabilities, perfect for targeting large fish on light tackle. This reel has a remarkable track record starting from 2002 in the most remote and hostile environments targeting powerful adversaries like salmon, tigerfish and bonefish. The robust design is crafted from solid 6082 T6 high grade bar stock aluminium and features a custom-processed cork drag with enclosed one-way plungers. The SL6 accommodates 6 to 7 weight lines.
SL8
The SL8 is the reel of choice for many large guiding operations to place on their loan rods due to its “bulletproof” design. This reel has a remarkable track record starting from 2002 in the most remote and hostile environments targeting powerful adversaries like salmon, steelhead, tigerfish, golden dorado, bonefish and permit. The robust design is crafted from solid 6082 T6 high grade bar stock aluminium and features a custom-processed cork drag with enclosed one-way plungers. The SL8 accommodates 7 to 8 weight lines.
SL9
The SL9 is the reel of choice for many large guiding operations to place on their loan rods due to its “bulletproof” design. This reel has a remarkable track record starting from 2002 in the most remote and hostile environments targeting powerful adversaries like salmon, steelhead, tigerfish, golden dorado, bonefish and permit. The robust design is crafted from solid 6082 T6 high grade bar stock aluminium and features a custom-processed cork drag with enclosed one-way plungers. The SL9 accommodates 9 to 10 weight lines.
SL12
The SL12 is the reel of choice for many large guiding operations to place on their loan rods due to its “bulletproof” design. This reel has a remarkable track record starting from 2002 in the most remote and hostile environments targeting powerful adversaries like salmon, arapaima, giant trevally, tarpon, wahoo and sailfish. The robust design is crafted from solid 6082 T6 high grade bar stock aluminium and features a custom-processed cork drag with enclosed one-way plungers. The SL12 accommodates 11 to 12 weight lines.
SL14
The SL14 is the reel of choice for many large guiding operations to place on their loan rods due to its “bulletproof” design. . This reel has a remarkable track record starting from 2002 in the most remote and hostile environments targeting powerful adversaries like salmon, arapaima, giant trevally, tarpon, wahoo and sailfish. The robust design is crafted from solid 6082 T6 high grade bar stock aluminium and features a custom-processed cork drag with enclosed one-way plungers. The SL14 accommodates 14 to 16 weight lines.
| Model | Diameter | Weight | Spool | Protection | Fly Line | Capacity | Click | Designation |
| SL6 | 9.1cm / 3.6″ | 200g / 7.0 oz | Standard Arbor | Type II Anodize | 6 – 7 | 130m 50lbs + WF6 | Click In & Out | Salt Water & Fresh Water |
| SL8 | 9.1cm / 3.6″ | 215g / 7.6 oz | Standard Arbor | Type II Anodize | 7 – 8 | 250m 50lbs + WF8 | Click In & Out | Salt Water & Fresh Water |
| SL9 | 9.7cm / 3.8″ | 230g / 8.1 oz | Standard Arbor | Type II Anodize | 9 – 10 | 250m 50lbs + WF10 | Click In & Out | Salt Water & Fresh Water |
| SL12 | 10.9cm / 4.3″ | 290g / 10.2 oz | Standard Arbor | Type II Anodize | 11 – 12 | 300m 50lbs + WF12 | Click In & Out | Salt Water & Fresh Water |
| SL14 | 12.6cm / 5″ | 418g / 14.7oz | Standard Arbor | Type II Anodize | 14 – 16 | 600m 50lbs + WF14 | Click In & Out | Salt Water |
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