Ross Animas Fly Fishing Reel
The Ross Animas delivers premium performance for Great Lakes steelhead and salmon with its composite-disc drag system and ultra-large arbor design. Built with a redesigned frame geometry and lightweight canvas phenolic handle, this reel excels in both freshwater tributaries and open-water scenarios. The ambidextrous design and zero-maintenance spool make it ideal for serious Great Lakes anglers targeting chrome.
18 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 2 in excellent shape.
Common Questions
What kind of fishing is the Ross Animas Fly Fishing Reel used for?
Ross's fly reel is set up for spey & two-hand, nymphing, and swinging flies targeting steelhead, trout, salmon. Each technique has a dedicated guide on Steelhead Addiction with rigging walkthroughs and water-reading tips.
What fish species does the Ross Animas Fly Fishing Reel work for?
This fly reel is curated for steelhead, trout, salmon, pike. The Steelhead Addiction species field guide has biology and Great Lakes-specific tactics for steelhead and the rest.
Where do I buy the Ross Animas Fly Fishing Reel?
This product is fulfilled by Amazon — currently $449.00. SteelHead Addiction does not handle inventory, payments, or shipping; Amazon does. We curate the gear and pair it with live conditions context. Click "Buy on Amazon" to complete the purchase.
Are conditions good for fishing the Steelhead Alley right now?
18 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 2 in excellent shape. Live updates for all 31 rivers run every 15 minutes — see the full dashboard on Steelhead Addiction.
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Key Specs
Features
- + INNOVATIVE FLY REELS - The Ross Reels Animas are high-performance reels for fishing that combine new machined features and visually stunning, time-proven design; They are ideal fly reels for freshwater and saltwater fishing
- + HIGH-PERFORMANCE DRAG SYSTEM - The Animas Fishing Reel has a composite-disc drag with a stainless steel interface; The drag system was improved to deliver more power in the established Ross Reels design used by fly anglers around the world
- + ERGONOMIC DESIGN - With a redesigned frame and spool geometry, this saltwater fly reel has a high performance and eye-catching design; The Animas Reel features a bell-shaped, ultra-large arbor and a frame accented by a silhouette of the Colorado mountains
- + HIGH-QUALITY MATERIALS - Intricately machined details of the large arbor fly reel ensure durability and long service life; The new trouble-free spool with reduced weight and increased strength, yields zero-maintenance performance
- + LIGHTWEIGHT REEL HANDLE - The Animas fly rod reel also incorporates an ultra-light canvas phenolic handle which gets tackier when wet; The two-tone drag knob features an updated aesthetic with a lower profile and increased grip
Specifications
- Hand Orientation
- Ambidextrous
- Fishing Technique
- Fly Fishing
- Fishing Line Type
- Fly
- Material Type
- Aluminum
- Handle Material
- Aluminum, Stainless Steel
- Bearing Material Type
- Stainless Steel
- Item Weight
- 6 Ounces
- Color
- Platinum
- Brand Name
- Ross Reels
- Model Name
- Animas
- Manufacturer
- Ross Reels
- UPC
- 818288004265
- Global Trade Identification Number
- 00818288004265
- Included Components
- item
- Unit Count
- 1.0 Count
- Warranty Description
- Limited Warranty
- Best Sellers Rank
- #1,038,300 in Sports & Outdoors (See Top 100 in Sports & Outdoors) #97 in Fly Fishing Reels #3,057...
- ASIN
- B002FCOZSY
- Customer Reviews
- 4.7 4.7 out of 5 stars (12)...
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