As we open our 8th year at Fly Fishing Benefactors, we introduce our 5th Generation of reels to the market. This year, we go back to our very first reel and refine it in so many ways, you have to see this reel and touch it to understand where we have come to in our production capability.
The Deschutes I is a 3/4 weight fly reel and the new specs are quite impressive. A mere 3.77 ounces, the new Deschutes I reel has an outside spool diameter of 2.91 inches and a spool width of 0.83 inches. The original Deschutes I reel was 4.93 ounces and had a spool diameter of 2.93 inches and a spool width of 0.86 inches. The styling and design are all new too.
The Deschutes II is a 5/6 wieght fly reel and has equally impressive specs.A mere 4.3 ounces, the new Deschutes I reel has an outside spool diameter of 3.39 inches and a spool width of 0.94 inches. The original Deschutes II reel was 5.99 ounces and had a spool diameter of 3.42 inches and a spool width of 0.94 inches.
Incredible weight savings, new styling and better drag components, yet we didn't raise the price and for the 8th year in a row, the Deschutes I V3 is $79.95 and the Deschutes II V3 is $99.95. Spare spools are available for $40 on the Deschutes I and $50 on the Deschutes II.
Come to the Rapidan TU show in Warrenton this Saturday, the 14th of February and see the reels in person or follow the links above to get more information. We should have HD videos on each reel available very soon.
