For those who don’t like the textured coating, SA also offers an Amplitude “smooth” option for $99.95. The head of the SA Amplitude tip is textured for the ultimate in flotation, and transitions to a smoother texture for the remainder of the belly and shooting line, allowing the line to shoot like crazy. Like the Tibor and Abel reels we’ve used in the past, the Nautilus reels are bulletproof and will provide a lifetime of enjoyable service. micron backing you’ll have capacity for 170 yards, all without overloading the reel. WF-8-F Amplitude Bonefish line and 200 yards of the Hatch 68 lb. They are light in weight, yet have a totally sealed drag system that utilizes four sets of ball bearings and a carbon fiber disc drag that provides very smooth and strong resistance, with a wide amount of adjustment. The Nautilus reels also have a lower start up inertia than any of the reels we tested. The G-7/8 has the capacity for the S.A. These wonderful reels have a wide arbor spool, with a big handle that you can grip very easily. The G-7/8 is just a size down from the G-8/9 Nautilus that won our 2014 8-weight Reel Shootout. Yes, there are cheaper and also more expensive reels, but you won’t find one that is better. The Nautilus G-7/8 is still our reel of choice on any 8-weight rod, especially when you need the ultimate in performance to handle sizzling fast bonefish runs or the bulldog like power of a big Louisiana redfish. Needless to say, the manufacturers don’t want to divulge their secrets, but they were all willing to give us a general idea of what they are doing to produce these terrific new rods that combine amazing power with wonderful feel and finesse. We have tried to explain the exact changes in material, technology, and manufacturing techniques in the write up for each rod. All of which result in rods that are much lighter, smoother and more accurate than anything we have experienced in the past. Today’s latest graphite fly rods are using lighter higher modulus graphite materials combined with new resin systems like the new nano-resins, as well as different methods of cutting and laying up the graphite layers and better rolling techniques. While the recent advancements in graphite construction are not as revolutionary as the initial jump from fiberglass to graphite rods was, there have been significant technological improvements that have greatly advanced graphite rod construction. The Fenwick Aetos continues to be our pick for the best inexpensive 8-weight fly rod, an honor is has kept since our 2016 8-Weight Shootout, when it was first introduced. If you are fishing 60 feet and beyond or often facing windy conditions, the Orvis Recon Big Game is your best mid-priced rod.Ħ. If you are fishing mostly in close or out to 60 feet, your best mid-priced rod will be the Echo Prime 4pc. However, the new Recon is a lot heavier than the Prime 4pc in swing weight, and not nearly as good at the two closer distances. The new Orvis Recon Big Game is the best mid-priced rod that handled all distances well, but especially longer distances or casting in the wind. The Echo Prime 4pc is the lightest and best mid-priced rod for fishing at short to medium distances, but lacks power at longer ranges.ĥ. The Orvis Helios 3F, Scott Sector, and Douglas SKY G all perform with excellence up to 60 feet but lack power when casting at the longest distances of 80-100 feet, or when battling a headwind.Ĥ. Loomis Asquith, retaining its crown as the best performing 8-weight rod money can buy.ģ. The new lightweight, smooth and powerful G.Loomis NRX+ earns the overall win as 2020’s best saltwater 8-weight rod.Ģ.
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