COTW: Opti Reel

A large arbour icon, reimagined in nature-inspired finishes.

The latest chapter in our storied Opti series blends wild expression with the signature precision and performance that you’ve come to expect from the standard-bearer in modern fly reel design.

Beneath its striking exterior lies the proven performance of the Opti series. The iconic large arbor V-shaped spool offers rapid retrieval, reduced line memory, and smooth handling in any water. The fully waterproof Power Matrix Drag System, sealed with marine-grade components and carbon discs, delivers smooth, powerful resistance with virtually no start-up inertia.

The Strike is a compact but powerful addition to the series. A dependable salmon and saltwater reel, where drag strength and control are critical.

The Twilight finish captures the stillness of evenings on the water, when colours soften, time slows down and magic happens.

the large arbour icon.

In the early ’80s, we redefined fly reel design with the world’s first large-arbour concept. The Opti is the direct descendant of that breakthrough - an industry-shaping original refined through decades of innovation.