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Overview
Collaboration between some of the finest reel designers in the industry and the ultimate saltwater predator Andy Mill, has produced a lightweight, waterproof sealed, beast of a fly reel producing up to 32lb of pure smooth stopping power. A strong and surprisingly light reel designed to perfectly balance the Proaxis rods.
Stunning in design the Fortuna X features multiple carbon brake pads, 7 point waterproof sealing, and secure yet rapid toolless spool change.
With all the power to stop hard fighting saltwater species, this would also make a great Salmon reel.
- Low start up inertia
- Largest sizes generate up to 32lb of top end drag
- Large backing capacities
- Multi Carbon disc brake system
- Top grade 6061 anodized bar stock aluminium
- Simple left to right hand wind change with tool supplied
- Secure, quick release, interchangeable spools
- 7 -Point sealed drag system - Saltwater safe
- Supplied with neoprene pouch
Capacities with Salmon lines (for main capacities see Models table):
| X2 | Mach 65 #8 | +135m 30lb |
| Mach 65 #9 | +98m 30lb | |
| X3 | Mach 65 #10 | +236m 30lb |
| Mach 65 #11 | +208m 30lb | |
| X4 | Mach 65 #11 | +382m 30lb |
| Rio Grand Spey #12 | +270m 30lb |
Video
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See Howard Croston and Andy Mill putting the prototype Fortuna X through its paces with the Proaxis rods in this video.
Models
| Model | Code | Capacity (m) | Weight (oz/g) | Diameter | Price (£) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fortuna X1 | HREFORX1 | WF8 + 201 20lb Micron | 7.8 / 221 | 10.18 cm / 4.01" | £599.00 | |
| Fortuna X2 | HREFORX2 | WF10 + 187 30lb Micron | 8.4 / 238 | 10.8 cm / 4.25" | £649.00 | |
| Fortuna X3 | HREFORX3 | WF12 + 274 30lb Micron | 12 / 340 | 11.6 cm / 4.57" | £699.00 | |
| Fortuna X4 | HREFORX4 | WF14 + 557 40lb Micron | 13.89 / 394 | 13.31 cm / 5.24" | £749.00 |
