HATCH ICONIC REEL 11 PLUS

Master the salt and dominate the world's most brutal saltwater gamefish with the Hatch Iconic 11 Plus Fly Reel, available now at the Ugly Bug Fly Shop! Precision machined and hand-assembled in Southern California, this heavy-duty masterpiece was specifically engineered to bridge the critical gap between standard saltwater reels and massive bluewater winches. Designed to handle high-stakes battles with "big silver critters" like Tarpon, Giant Trevally, and Billfish, the 11 Plus features a redesigned, oversized handle that delivers maximum grip control and incredible cranking leverage when a monster fish is pulling hard. The frame and spool boast a premium Type II Anodized finish for superior corrosion and scratch resistance in the harshest marine environments. Sporting a massive 4.75-inch diameter and an elite, sealed drag system with virtually zero start-up inertia, it easily packs up to 400 yards of backing with an 11-weight line. Each reel comes complete with a custom protective pouch and a specialized Iconic cap wrench, providing the uncompromised stopping power Hatch is world-famous for.

 

While a massive 11-12 weight reel like the Hatch Iconic 11 Plus isn't something you would ever mount to a standard trout rod for the North Platte River, it is the number one choice for local Casper anglers planning bucket-list destination trips to the Bahamas, Belize, or the Christmas Islands. Preparing for hard-pulling flats predators requires testing your gear beforehand; swing by our brick-and-mortar storefront downtown to spool your 11 Plus with heavy RIO Pike/Musky or saltwater lines and Hatch premium backing. Having this level of stopping power dialed in before you leave Wyoming ensures that when that 100-pound silver king finally explodes on your fly, your drag system won't skip a beat.