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
8.1 oz.
4.00"
1.2"
Backing Capacity
WF 9wt - 250 yds of 20lb. 8/9/10 Spey - 150 yds of 20lb.
Reel
Weight
Diameter
Width
9.0 oz.
4.25"
1.2"
Backing Capacity
WF 11wt - 275 yds of 20lb. 9/10/11 Spey - 175 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)
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
WindCutter® 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
WWF7/8/9F
525 gr (34.0 gm)
Recommended for Advanced Spey Casters on this Rod
65' (19.8 m)
3' (0.9 m)
20' (6.1 m)
15' (4.6 m)
12' (3.7 m)
4.5' (1.4 m)
.5' (0.2 m)
25 lb. (11.4 kg)
55' (16.8 m)
120' (36.6 m)
WWF8/9/10F
585 gr (37.9 gm)
Recommended for Novice Spey Casters on this Rod
70' (21.3 m)
3' (0.9 m)
20' (6.1 m)
15' (4.6 m)
12' (3.7 m)
4.5' (1.4 m)
.5' (0.2 m)
25 lb. (11.4 kg)
55' (16.8 m)
125' (38.1 m)
Yellow 54'6" Head 130' Line
Beginning Spey Casting Booklet Included
Longer head length to enable the spey cast to “anchor” easily
Green high-floating running line
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
WWF7/8/9 TIPS
525 gr (34.0 gm)
Recommended for Advanced Spey Casters on this Rod
65' (19.8 m)
3' (0.9 m)
20' (6.1 m)
15' (4.6 m)
12' (3.7 m)
4.5' (1.4 m)
.5' (0.2 m)
25 lb. (11.4 kg)
55' (16.8 m)
120' (36.6 m)
WWF8/9/10 TIPS
585 gr (37.9 gm)
Recommended for Novice Spey Casters on this Rod
70' (21.3 m)
3' (0.9 m)
20' (6.1 m)
15' (4.6 m)
12' (3.7 m)
4.5' (1.4 m)
.5' (0.2 m)
25 lb. (11.4 kg)
55' (16.8 m)
125' (38.1 m)
Yellow 54'6" Head 130' 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 Optional Free Leader
10 lb. 9 ft. Monofilament Tapered Leader
RIO Monofilament Leaders
Test Weight
8.8 lb. (4 kg)
10 lb. (4.5 kg)
10 lb. (4.5 kg)
13.2 lb. (6 kg)
13.2 lb. (6 kg)
Length
10 ft (3 m)
10 ft (3 m)
12 ft (3.7 m)
10 ft (3 m)
12 ft (3.7 m)
Butt Diameter
.027" (0.686 mm)
.027" (0.686 mm)
.027" (0.686 mm)
.027" (0.686 mm)
.028" (0.711 mm)
Tip Diameter
.011" (0.279 mm)
.012" (0.305 mm)
.012" (0.305 mm)
.014" (0.356 mm)
.015" (0.381 mm)
Recommended Hook Size
4–10
2–8
2–8
1/0–6
1/0–6
Great abrasion resistance
The world's only IGFA Class tippet in knotless leader
Thick butt to turnover big flies and counter in wind conditions
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
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
2X
1X
0X
Test Weight
8 lb. (3.6 kg)
10 lb. (4.5 kg)
12 lb. (5.5 kg)
Length
9 ft (2.74 m)
9 ft (2.74 m)
9 ft (2.74 m)
Butt Diameter
.0.024" (.610 mm)
.0.026" (.660 mm)
.0.026" (.660 mm)
Tippet Diameter
.0.009" (.229 mm)
.0.010" (.254 mm)
.0.011" (.279 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
Jim Teeny (2 Pack) Spey Leaders
10lb. 15ft. Spey Line Leaders (2 per pack) by Jim Teeny
When conditions demand a low visibility leader to encourage more strikes. First choice for Spey lines.
Yellow 54'6" Head 130' Line
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