Ask the guides who row the Green or swing streamers on the Weber what reel is on their workhorse rod, and the Ross Animas comes up again and again. We've sold this reel to more Utah anglers than just about any other machined reel in the shop — it's light enough for all-day nymphing on the Provo, with a sealed composite drag that has real stopping power when a 22-inch brown decides to leave the run.

The redesigned frame and spool are machined in Colorado with an ultra-large bell-shaped arbor for fast pickup and minimal line memory. The canvas phenolic handle actually gets tackier when wet — a small detail you'll appreciate the first time you're fighting a fish with frozen fingers in February.

Why we like it

• Fully redesigned frame & spool geometry — reduced weight, increased strength
• Bell-shaped, ultra-large arbor for quick line pickup
• Improved composite-disc drag with stainless steel interface
• Machined canvas phenolic handle — gets grippier when wet
• Maintenance-free spool release; fresh or saltwater ready
• Machined Colorado mountain silhouette on the frame
• Limited lifetime warranty, made in the USA

Not sure which size pairs with your rod? Order online with free in-store pickup at our Utah shop and we'll spool it with backing and line, or give us a call — our staff fishes these reels year-round on local water.