Fly Rod 6wt, 12ft-6in, 4pc Lefty Kreh Professional Series Spey Fly Rod by Temple Fork Outfitters
The modern two handed rod has evolved into a much more versatile fishing tool than the Scots of long ago had in mind when they fashioned rods made of Greenheart wood of up to 20 feet long. Today the two handed rod is not only used in the tradition of Spey casting for Atlantic salmon, there are several very specific applications, as well. This lighter and shorter two handed rod is perfect for pursuing trout and overhead applications such as on jetties or in the surf to launch flies at a variety of saltwater species.
The CLA is manufactured in the USA at Ross' facility in Montrose, CO. As is true with Ross' most recent product introductions, the CLA is a large arbor series of reels that has variable widths across the full series of sizes to maximize the benefits of large arbor technology.
The CLA series carries the name of one of Ross' oldest, and most popular series, however the CLA is a departure from the original Cimarron design. It incorporates Ross' newest generation drag mechanism that is incredibly smooth, heat resistant and provides a level of stopping power not typically found in a moderately priced fly reel. Because the Cimarron series has provided anglers with flawless performance for more than two decades, the bar was set incredibly high for any new product introduced at a similar price. They have answered the call by introducing a series that matches the Cimarron in durability and affordable price, but offers a stronger drag, more pleasant sound, large arbor configuration, innovative conversion mechanism and additional features that anglers have come to expect with modern fly reel design.
Guides and hardcore anglers alike will appreciate the series' incredible durability, reliable performance and sensitive drag. The CLA sets a new standard for what anglers should expect from an American made, high-quality, reasonably priced reel.
Reel
Weight
Diameter
Width
7.6 oz.
3.75"
1.1"
Backing Capacity
WF 8wt - 200 yds of 20lb. 6/7/8 Spey - 125 yds of 20lb.
Reel
Weight
Diameter
Width
8.1 oz.
4.00"
1.2"
Backing Capacity
WF 9wt - 250 yds of 20lb. 8/9/10 Spey - 150 yds of 20lb.
CLA Specifications:
Frane/Spool Material:
6061-T6 proprietary aluminum alloy
Manufacturing Specifications:
Fully machined, 1 piece frame, 1 piece spool with a Delrin® pressed hub - manufactured on automated CNC machines
Drag Material:
Delrin 500AF with impregnated Teflon - space-age polymer that is durable, heat resistant, self lubricating and maintenance free
Drag Mechanism:
Delrin 500AF to anodized aluminum interface - Push frame friction disc drag system
Drag Engagement System:
Dual redundancy radial pawl engagement
Spool Rotation Mechanism:
Oil impregnated bronze bushings on a stainless steel spindle (CLA 4 - CLA 7)
Fishing Application:
Designed for use in all freshwater, warmwater and saltwater fishing environments
Available Colors:
Black, Slate Grey, and Copper (New for 2007)
Friction based Delrin® drag material that is impervious to heat, compression, glazing, aging and crumbling
Strong, smooth and sensitive disc drag system with three backup systems to ensure dependability under the most demanding fishing conditions
Fully ventilated, perfectly balanced spool and frame
Perfect ratio of spool width to arbor diameter that provides all the benefits of large arbor technology
Pleasant incoming and outgoing click
Seamless transition between line-in and drag engagement (no start-up friction)
Fly Reel Optional Reel Colors
Reel Colors
Availability
Black
Stocked
Slate Grey
Special Order*
Copper
Special Order*
* Special Order items may take 5 to 14 days longer to arrive.
Retrieve Information
If you cast with your right hand and retrieve with your left hand then you want Left Hand Retrieve.
If you cast with your left hand and retrieve with your right hand then you want Right Hand Retrieve.
Note: Some prefer to use the same hand for casting and retrieving by setting the hook before switching the rod to the opposite hand. This is perfectly acceptable. The important thing is that you retrieve with the hand with which you are most comfortable (fastest retrieve).
Backing Material Information
We will put 20# test Dacron backing material by 3M-Scientific Anglers on to your reel.
Be sure to select your retrieve (see above).
Standard Backing is built with advanced 3M technology that allows 3M to create small diameter backing without losing the inherent strength of the backing material.
Features:
Exceptionally thin material for more reel capacity
Low coefficient of friction minimizes wear on guides
High abrasion resistance
Colorfast
Extremely high visibility
Optional Spey Lines for this Rod and Reel
We'll spool up your reel to capacity and tie on the Windcutter Spey Line of your choice.
Be sure to select which retrieve you prefer.
The RIO Windcutter Weight-Forward Floating Spey Line is included in the price of this combo.
You may select to upgrade to the Interchangeable Tips Version of the Windcutter Spey Line for an additional fee.
RIO WindCutter® Weight-Forward Floating Spey Line
more info
The WindCutter is a spey line with a short, easy-loading head between 48 ft - 60 ft. It is the best choice of line for those learning to spey cast and for the angler who likes to shoot line to get distance.
Weight
30 Ft Weight
Running Line
Rear Taper
Body
Middle Taper
Body 2 Length
Front Taper
Tip
Tensile Strength
WWF5/6F
365 gr (23.7 gm)
RIO Recommends the 5/6 for Experienced Spey Casters on this Rod
65' (19.8 m)
4' (1.2 m)
23' (7 m)
11' (3.4 m)
6' (1.8 m)
4' (1.2 m)
.5' (0.2 m)
20 lb. (9.1 kg)
48.5' (14.8 m) Head
110' (33.5 m) Line
WWF6/7/8F
455 gr (29.5 gm)
RIO Recommends the 6/7/8 for Novice Spey Casters on this Rod
66' (20.1 m)
3' (0.9 m)
20' (6.1 m)
14' (4.3 m)
7' (2.1 m)
4.5' (1.4 m)
.5' (0.2 m)
25 lb. (11.4 kg)
49' (14.9 m) Head
115' (35.1 m) Line
Beginning Spey Casting Booklet Included
Longer head length to enable the spey cast to “anchor” easily
Green high-floating running line
RIO WindCutter® Interchangeable Tips Spey Line
more info
This line is the same profile and taper as the WindCutter spey line, but with two floating and five sinking tips for a multi-purpose, multi-application spey line.
The complete design includes the shooting line and body with stiff, non-hinging loops, a 15 ft middle tip section with two loops (Tip 2), and a 15 ft front floating tip (Tip 1) for light fly presentation.
The 15 ft tapered sinking tips included are a clear AquaLux Intermediate Tip (1.5 ips 3.7 cm/s), a Type 3 (3 ips 7.62 cm/s) Density Compensated Tip, a Type 6 (6 ips 15.2 cm/s) Density Compensated Tip and a Type 8 (8 ips 20.3 cm/s) Density Compensated Tip.
Also included is the new Sink Tip Compensator Tip, an Intermediate Tip 2. Simply replace the Floating Tip 2 with this new tip when fishing the 15 ft sink tips to get better depth control.
The line also includes a shooting head wallet to store tips.
Weight
30 Ft Weight
Running Line
Rear Taper
Body
Middle Taper
Body 2 Length
Front Taper
Tip
Tensile Strength
WWF5/6 TIPS
365 gr (23.7 gm)
RIO Recommends the 5/6 for Experienced Spey Casters on this Rod
65' (19.8 m)
4' (1.2 m)
23' (7 m)
11' (3.4 m)
6' (1.8 m)
4' (1.2 m)
.5' (0.2 m)
20 lb. (9.1 kg)
48.5' (14.8 m) Head
110' (33.5 m) Line
WWF6/7/8 TIPS
455 gr (29.5 gm)
RIO Recommends the 6/7/8 for Novice Spey Casters on this Rod
66' (20.1 m)
3' (0.9 m)
20' (6.1 m)
14' (4.3 m)
7' (2.1 m)
4.5' (1.4 m)
.5' (0.2 m)
25 lb. (11.4 kg)
49' (14.9 m) Head
115' (35.1 m) Line
Beginning Spey Casting Booklet Included
5 Interchangeable Tip Sections (Tip 1)
15 ft middle tip section (Tip 2)
10 possible line configurations
Longer head length to enable the spey cast to "anchor" easily
Green high-floating running line
Includes a shooting head wallet to store tips
Optional Tapered Leaders
A 6 lb. Test Mono Leader is Free w/ your combo.
You may select to upgrade to other leaders for an additional fee.
3X 6lb. 9ft. Monofilament Tapered Leader
RIO Powerflex Monofilament Tapered Leaders
Each RIO Powerflex knotless tapered leader is designed for superb abrasion resistance as well as high knot and tensile strength. The long butt design provides smooth turnover while the supple tippet gives the fly lifelike presentation. The graduated tapers have corresponding stepped butt diameters. Tapers are made with thick butts to turn over heavy flies and thinner butts for smaller flies.
RIO knotless leaders have a high tech "best maximum pull" ratio to orient the molecules in a linear chain. This means that RIO's leaders return to their original taper after a fight. The light gray color is the most neutral and integrates visually with any background for perfect camouflage.
All RIO trout tapered leaders have Perfection Loops tied in the butt section to facilitate changing leaders.
Size
6X
5X
4X
Test Weight
3.4 lb. (1.5 kg)
5.0 lb. (2.3 kg)
5.5 lb. (2.6 kg)
Length
9 ft (2.7 m)
9 ft (2.7 m)
9 ft (2.7 m)
Butt Diameter
.021" (0.533 mm)
.022" (0.559 mm)
.023" (0.584 mm)
Tip Diameter
.005" (0.127 mm)
.006" (0.152 mm)
.007" (0.178 mm)
Recommended Hook Size
16–22
14, 16, 18
12, 14, 16
Excellent strength-to-diameter ratio
Long butt section for smooth turnover
Supple tippet for a perfect presentation
High knot and tensile strength
Light gray color is the most neutral and integrates visually with any background for the perfect camouflage
RIO knotless leaders have a high tech "best maximum pull" ratio to orient the molecules in a linear chain. This means that RIO's leaders return to their original taper after a fight
Perfection Loops tied in the butt section to facilitate changing leaders
RIO Fluorocarbon Leaders
When stealth and accurate presentations are required for wary fish, the RIO Fluoroflex Knotless Tapered Leader is the leader of choice. The leaders are nearly invisible and feature superb knot strength, and abrasion resistance. In the tradition of RIO, the leader tapers are designed and extruded to exacting tolerances. Since Fluorocarbon is denser than nylon, the Fluorflex leaders will sink faster than traditional nylon leaders.
These leaders are a good choice for fishing chironomids and emergers in lakes.
Size
4X
3X
2X
Test Weight
5 lb. (2.3 kg)
6 lb. (2.7 kg)
8 lb. (3.6 kg)
Length
9 ft (2.74 m)
9 ft (2.74 m)
9 ft (2.74 m)
Butt Diameter
0.023" (.584 mm)
0.024" (.610 mm)
0.024" (.610 mm)
Tippet Diameter
0.007" (.178 mm)
0.008" (.203 mm)
0.009" (.229 mm)
100% fluorocarbon
Low visibility - virtually invisible under water
High abrasion-resistance
Excellent knot strength
Extremely supple
Great strength to diameter ratio
Long butt section that will turn over flies effortlessly
TFO's No-Fault Rod Warranty is for the life of the original registered owner. Promptly fill out and send TFO the attached registration card to activate your warranty registration. In the event you break your rod, simply send it with $25 for shipping and handling to TFO (address below) and they will immediately repair or replace your rod.
Blanks sections (as appropriate on custom built rods) will be replaced and returned with related hardware and finishings from broken sections. This warranty is limited to the blank, on custom rods using TFO blanks.
Send Warranty Card or Damaged Rods to:
Temple Fork Outfitters, Inc.
8115 Sovereign Row
Dallas, TX 75247
All Ross USA reels come with the following standard features and guarantee:
Fully machined out of 6061 - T6 aircraft aluminum, which has undergone a proprietary process that increases the strength of the metal and allows for the application of a more durable anodize.
Self-lubricating, synthetic drag system that never needs maintenance
Fully anodized for the perfect balance of hardness and color
Quick release locking spool
Easy LH/RH retrieve conversion
Exposed spool rim for palming
Fully saltwater approved
Made in Montrose, Colorado USA
Each reel purchase is supported in the following ways:
Full service available on all products dating back to 1973
Availability of spare spools for most discontinued products
Phones answered by humans, not computerized answer systems
Guaranteed two-day turn-around on all products returned for warranty work or cleaning
24 hour on-line technical support so you get your questions answered on-time, every time
Ross Reels' Guaranteed Warranty
Ross Reels are unconditionally guaranteed against manufacturer's defects in materials and workmanship for as long as the original purchaser owns the reel.
If your reel should need attention, please return it to:
Ross Reels
Attn: Repairs
One Ponderosa Court
Montrose, CO 81401
Ross Reels will promptly attend to your reel and return ship no more than two days after receiving it.
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