Achieve the absolute pinnacle of trout fishing performance with the Hatch Iconic 4 Plus Large Arbor Fly Reel, in stock now at the Ugly Bug Fly Shop! Masterfully engineered to bridge the critical gap in size and weight between the 3+ and 5+ models, the 4 Plus stands as the definitive, perfect pairing for any premium 9-foot 5-weight fly rod. Every single reel is proudly precision-machined and hand-assembled in Southern California, USA, using ultra-durable aerospace-grade aluminum. It features a completely redesigned, fully sealed drag system that completely eliminates start-up inertia, protecting light tippets while providing smooth, unrelenting stopping power when a trophy fish runs. The Large Arbor design maximizes line retrieval speeds and significantly minimizes memory coils, keeping your fly line running completely straight. Shipped complete with a premium custom-fitted protective reel pouch and a specialized Iconic cap wrench for easy maintenance, this elite workhorse delivers the lifelong reliability and rugged craftsmanship Hatch is world-famous for.
A premium 9-foot 5-weight rod setup is the absolute bread-and-butter configuration for tackling the
Grey Reef and Miracle Mile stretches of the North Platte River right here in Casper. The
Hatch Iconic 4 Plus is a local favorite among our shop guides because its counterbalanced weight perfectly balances high-end graphite rods, cutting down on arm fatigue over a long 10-hour day of casting. When a wild, hard-fighting Wyoming rainbow trout leaves a deep seam and bolts directly downstream into heavy current, the ultra-smooth, sealed drag prevents fine 5X or 6X fluorocarbon tippets from snapping on the initial strike. Stop by our brick-and-mortar storefront in downtown Casper to feel the glassy smooth drag rotation and line up your go-to trout rod.
| Body |
Iconic Fly Reel |
| Protection |
Type II Anodize |
| Diameter |
3.425″ |
| Width |
.850″ |
| Weight |
5.25oz |
| Colors |
Clear/Blue, Clear/Red, Black/Silver, Gray/Black |
| Spools |
Large Arbor |
| Backing Capacity |
Hatch Premium Backing: LA WF4F-120Y, WF5F-110Y, WF6F-88Y |
| Line Weights |
4-6 |
| Species |
Trout |
The Iconic Reel retains the now ‘Iconic’Hatch window pattern with 6 fins, recalling the original Finatic model. Instantly identifiable and classic, the Hatch look is simply Iconic. However, we were due for a style upgrade that can be seen in the shape of our drag knob - which brings depth - and our ‘H’ brand logo. We now use a bright dip finishing that brings out the shine of the machined parts while also keeping the strong coloring of matte anodize.
