Loop's Latest: Limited Edition Evotec Fly Reels for Leland

Specifications

•  G3 Models: FW 3/5, FW 4/6, FW 5/7, LW 6/8, LW 7/9, HD 8/10, HD 9/13
•  G4 Models: FW 3/5, FW 4/6, FW 5/7, LW 5/8, LW 6/8, HD 8/10, HD 9/13
•  Machined and Anodized Bar Stock, Aircraft Aluminum
•  Fully-Sealed, Fully-Adjustable Power Matrix Drag System
•  Precisely Counterbalanced
•  Simple, quick spool change
•  Waterproof, salt-tolerant
•  Easy-grip progressive brake knob

February 16, 2012 (Sonoma, CA): With a mind for design and a history of producing premier fly reels, Loop Tackle knows when to keep a good thing going. That's why the newest edition of the Loop Evotec Fly Reel features all the inner-workings that earned it an ironclad reputation with a vibrant and updated finish (think new paint job on your favorite car). The Limited Edition Evotec reels in red are the latest release from Loop Tackle and Leland Fly Fishing Outfitters is proud to be the only retailer offering these striking new fly reels.
 
Forging a balance between hard-hitting performance and contemporary design, the Loop Evotec Fly Reels' added dash of color reinvents an already renowned series. The premium anodization process also ensures that the finish—in addition to its aesthetic appeal—is durable enough to stand up to a lifetime of harsh environments and hard fly fishing. This dedication to lasting performance permeates every component of the Loop Evotec Fly Reels. Beneath their polished exterior, the Evotec reels offer a state-of-the-art drag system that makes them among the smoothest, most reliable, and most powerful fly reels around. Their fully adjustable, fully sealed drag system and aircraft grade aluminum body combine for a light yet powerful, sleek yet practical, series of premium fly reels.
 
Available in both G3 and G4 models, the Limited Edition Loop Evotec reels are an opportunity to own a reel that is highly prized, and in the case of the G3 models, no longer produced. Both series feature red frames and are nearly identical, save for some minor differences in style and porting. If you are deciding between a G3 and a G4, it comes down to aesthetic preference. The Evotec G3 features a symmetrical frame with a triangular pattern (see a photo below). These reels are no longer available elsewhere, so the Limited Edition G3s are a truly a piece of angling history. The Evotec G4, on the other hand, features Loop's innovative L-frame that has become an iconic signature on their late model fly reels. The porting on the spool's arbor is also slightly varied between the two, but the exterior porting remains unchanged.


 
Regardless of the model you choose, both the G4 and G3 are stacked with Loop's Power Matrix Drag System and composed of the finest parts available. Performance is ultimately what makes a good fly reel, and that's exactly why the Limited Edition Evotecs are designed to be totally impenetrable and impossibly smooth. The Power Matrix is a cutting edge braking system featuring carbon brake plates that will slow even the largest fish without deteriorating over a lifetime of use. Available in weights three through thirteen, the Limited Edition Loop Evotec reels are the perfect accent to any fly rod from spring creek to the saltwater. And if you choose to fish the salt with your Evotec reel, the fully sealed Power Matrix Drag System ensures that no amount of saltwater will result in the corrosion that afflicts lesser drag systems.
 
For fans of the Evotec fly reels and those new to Loop, the limited edition series is a rare opportunity to outfit your favorite fly rod with a reel worthy of a second glance. Maintaining the sleek and sought-after design that has contributed to the wide success of both the Evotec G3 and G4 Series, these limited edition reels don't change any of the things we've grown to love, they simply look great. It's true, after all, that every fly reel tells a story; Loop just happens to tell some of the best.