ORVIS HYDROS REEL III 5/7 WT

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The Orvis Hydros: The Refined Workhorse of Modern Fly Fishing

Our bestselling freshwater reel has evolved. The redesigned

Orvis Hydrostakes everything anglers loved about the original and enhances it with an end-to-end sealed drag system for ultimate durability. Engineered with tighter tolerances and a higher level of fit and finish, this reel is built to handle everything from technical trout streams to the saltwater flats. It remains the definitive "trusted workhorse"—now even tougher, smoother, and more user-friendly.

Elite Performance Features

Fully Sealed Drag Mechanism: A new end-to-end seal protects internal components from water, grit, and sand, ensuring long-term reliability.
Enhanced Large Arbor: Optimized for rapid line retrieval and significantly reduced line coiling, helping you stay connected to fast-moving fish.
Precision Drag Control: Features a highly ergonomic, easy-to-use drag knob for micro-adjustments in the heat of a fight.
Premium Construction: Machined from Type II anodized aluminum with a new machined aluminum handle for a more secure, fatigue-reducing grip.
Tool-Free Conversion: Quickly and easily switch between left- and right-hand retrieve without the need for additional tools.
Radiused Reel Foot: Inherited from the flagship Mirage, the radiused foot prevents leader kinks when wrapping line for storage.

Technical Specifications (Hydros III)

Line Weights: 5–7 wt
Weight: 6.1 oz
Diameter: 3.88"
Capacity: 20lb & WF6; 125 yards
Finish: Matte Type II Anodizing

Pro Tip for Your Customers

The "Flats Ready" Maintenance: Even though the Hydros features a fully sealed drag, always give it a quick rinse with fresh water after a day on the salt or in silty rivers. The Type II anodized finish is incredibly corrosion-resistant, but a simple rinse keeps the frame and spool junctions free of salt crystals, ensuring the tool-free spool release stays "butter-smooth" for years to come!