The Orvis Ratio V: The Apex Predator of Fly Reels
When you’re hunting the heavyweights—Tarpon, Permit, or pelagic species—you need a reel that won't just participate in the fight, but end it. The Orvis Ratio V is our most powerful big-game reel, specifically engineered for 9 to 11-weight setups. With a massive carbon-stainless drag system delivering up to 16 lbs of relentless stopping power and a cavernous spool for high-yardage backing, the Ratio V is built for the "winner takes all" moments in the deep blue.
Elite Performance Features
- Maximum Stopping Power: The 16-surface carbon-stainless disc drag system is designed to stop freight-train runs from the world's strongest fish.
- Redundant Waterproof Sealing: Fully enclosed with V-ring and O-ring protection to ensure salt, sand, and ocean spray never compromise your drag performance.
- Huge Line Capacity: Designed to hold over 200 yards of 30lb backing alongside heavy 10wt or 11wt lines, giving you the depth needed for long-distance runs.
- Oversized Command Center: The massive indexed drag knob allows for instant, tactical adjustments even when your hands are slick with salt or sunscreen.
- Impact-Resistant Build: Machined from high-grade Type II anodized aluminum, the Ratio V is optimized for a superior strength-to-weight ratio that can handle the abuse of a skiff floor.
- Low-Profile Counterweight: Ensures a perfectly balanced, wobble-free retrieve during high-speed pickups.
Technical Specifications (Ratio V)
- Line Weights: 9–11 wt
- Weight: 8.6 oz
- Diameter: 4.5"
- Capacity: 30lb Dacron & WF10: 225 yards
- Max Drag: 16 lbs
Pro Tip for Your Customers
The "Gel-Spun" Advantage: For the Ratio V, we highly recommend using Gel-Spun backing. Because this reel is designed for 10-11wt lines, switching to Gel-Spun can nearly double your backing capacity compared to standard Dacron. When a triple-digit Tarpon clears the flats and heads for the deep, having that extra 150 yards of insurance can be the difference between a trophy and a "one that got away" story.
