Tibor Riptide Reels - Satin Gold
The Tibor Riptide reel is appropriately sized for 9- to 11-weight fly rods. The Tibor Riptide reel is meticulously designed and machined and is ready for action for tarpon, dorado, stripers and big king salmon in Alaska or B.C. It also makes a great Spey reel for 6- or 7-weight Spey rods.
Tibor Riptide reels feature a larger arbor design for quick line pick-up when needing to catch up to charging fish. The Tibor series drag system has shined over decades of on-the-water, real-world experience and has the reputation to prove it. All Tibor series reels are convertible for left or right handed retrieve. Complete warranty, maintenance and retrieve conversion information is included with each reel. Made in USA with a limited lifetime warranty.
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Riptide
- Frame Size
- 4.0" x 1.65"
- Weight
- 9.0 oz.
- Line Size
- 9-11
- Capacity WF10F (yds)
- 200 yds. 30 lb.
325 yds. 50 lb. Super Slick 8
Here is what Tibor has to say about their Tibor series reels:
The Tibor series of reels were first introduced in 1995 and have established themselves as the benchmark for custom-crafted fly reels. After years of development, Ted was finally satisfied with a reel that truly has set a new standard in fly fishing reel technology.
The spool’s large arbor design significantly enhances the rate of line retrieval which is critical when you’re trying to control speedsters like bonefish, bonito, or wahoo. Tibor Reels are also a mainstay for Spey enthusiasts, delivering the ultimate balance, overall capacity and drag performance for the double-handed rod.
As with all of Ted’s reels, the drag system is absolutely flawless and has withstood the test of the world’s most demanding game fish, including over 850 World Records so far. If you were to own only one fly reel, this is the one to have.
- Large outer hub diameters offer quick retrieve, even when the backing is low.
- Hard coated, aluminum Main Gear means minimal heat build-up and great strength. Both the Main Gear and Spool rotate flawlessly on three sealed precision, ceramic Ball Bearings
- An impregnated Cork Drag Disc is the smoothest and strongest in the industry.
- Open hubbed, perforated Spool and Drum allow the Reel to remain cool during scorching runs and outer holes act as a tippet keeper.
- The Detended Drag Adjustment Knob is smooth and positive.
- Triple outgoing line signals are easily removable for silent operation.
- Lightweight to balance with modern fly rods and reduce casting fatigue.
- Made from solid bar stock aluminum.
- Delrin handle offers positive gripping and quick release.
- Comes with an extra thick neoprene case for easy storage and transportation.
- Each reel is serialized for identification and protection. The serial # is located at the top of the frame by the reel stand.
- Made and assembled in the U.S.A.
