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Nautilus GTR Fly Reels
Nautilus GTR Fly Reels
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Lightweight Power. Serious Drag.
The Nautilus GTR brings serious stopping power to a remarkably lightweight reel. Built around a rigid 4.5-inch machined frame and Giga Arbor spool, the GTR is designed for anglers who need dependable drag performance, fast line pickup, and plenty of backing capacity without carrying unnecessary weight.
Available in GTR 8/9 and GTR 10/11, the GTR is built around Nautilus's GT drag architecture, with the drag system tuned specifically for these heavier line classes. The fully sealed system provides smooth, predictable pressure when you need to put the brakes on a powerful fish, while the large GripTorq drag knob makes precise adjustments easy even in demanding conditions.
Built for Power Without the Weight
At just 6.7 ounces, the GTR offers an impressive combination of strength and lightness. The 4.5-inch diameter frame provides a rigid platform for the drag system while the Giga Arbor spool delivers rapid line pickup and helps reduce line memory.
The result is a reel that feels at home on powerful freshwater setups as well as saltwater applications where reliable drag performance matters.
GT Drag System
The GTR uses Nautilus's GT drag system, derived from the company's GTX drag architecture and built specifically around the demands of heavier line classes. The system is fully sealed to protect the braking components from saltwater, sand, and other contaminants.
The GTR's drag is designed for a broad, controlled power range, allowing anglers to make precise adjustments throughout the fight rather than simply choosing between light and heavy pressure.
Giga Arbor
The large-diameter Giga Arbor spool provides fast line retrieval when a fish turns and runs back toward the boat or angler. The larger arbor also helps reduce line memory and allows backing to dry more quickly between outings.
Integrated backing markers make it easier to load the spool consistently and accurately.
Lightweight, Rigid Construction
The GTR's machined aluminum frame is designed to provide the rigidity needed for powerful fish without adding unnecessary weight. The concave spool design further contributes to the reel's strength-to-weight balance.
The reel is designed, engineered, machined, anodized, and assembled in Miami, USA.
Built Around the Angler
The GTR features Nautilus's machined GripTorq drag knob for positive adjustment and easy control. The reel can also be converted from right-hand to left-hand retrieve, making it adaptable to individual angler preference.
A socket-compatible spool cap allows the spool to be removed easily when necessary, even if the cap becomes difficult to loosen in the field.
Key Features
- Available in GTR 8/9 and GTR 10/11
- Lightweight 6.7 oz construction
- 4.50" diameter
- 1.05" width
- Fully sealed GT drag system
- Line-class-specific drag design
- Giga Arbor spool for fast line pickup
- Integrated backing markers
- Machined GripTorq drag knob
- Concave spool design for strength and reduced weight
- RH/LH retrieve conversion
- 24mm / 15/16" socket-compatible spool cap
- Machined aluminum construction
- Designed for saltwater and powerful freshwater applications
- Designed, engineered, machined, anodized, and assembled in Miami, USA
Specifications
| Specification | GTR 8/9 | GTR 10/11 |
|---|---|---|
| Line Class | 8–9 wt | 10–11 wt |
| Weight | 6.7 oz | 6.7 oz |
| Diameter | 4.50" | 4.50" |
| Width | 1.05" | 1.05" |
| Drag System | GT Drag | GT Drag |
| Drag Adjustment | Single Turn | Single Turn |
| Arbor | Giga Arbor | Giga Arbor |
| Retrieve | RH/LH Convertible | RH/LH Convertible |
| Construction | Machined Aluminum | Machined Aluminum |
| Backing | 30 lb Dacron | 30 lb Dacron |
Dacron Backing Capacity
| Line Weight | GTR 8/9 | GTR 10/11 |
|---|---|---|
| 7 wt | 225 yd | — |
| 8 wt | 200 yd | — |
| 9 wt | 170 yd | 250 yd |
| 10 wt | — | 225 yd |
| 11 wt | — | 200 yd |
The GTR is built for anglers who expect a lightweight reel to deliver more than just convenience. With its large arbor, rigid machined frame, substantial backing capacity, and powerful sealed drag, the GTR is designed to give you the control and confidence needed when the fish on the other end of the line can make a serious run.
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OVERVIEW
A key advantage of the Nautilus GTR system is its smart approach to sizing. The GTR 8/9 and GTR 10/11 share the same 4.5" frame, with the difference between models coming down to spool depth and line capacity, not the reel body itself.\
This modular design allows anglers to purchase a single GTR reel and add the alternate spool to effectively cover four line weights (8–11wt) using the same frame. It’s an efficient, cost-effective way to expand your setup without committing to a second reel, while maintaining consistent balance, drag performance, and ergonomics across multiple rods.
One of the newest additions to the Nautilus Reel family, and we’re thoroughly impressed. Sleek and lightweight, it features a large arbor for faster line pickup and a modern, attractive design. Inside, the drag system has been updated for smooth, powerful performance, a simple turn of the drag dial delivers just the right resistance, capable of handling even the largest ocean fish. Plus, the drag is user-adjustable, allowing anglers to switch between left- and right-hand retrieves without sending the reel back to Nautilus.
Nautilus GT
The Nautilus GT Series fly reels combine cutting-edge engineering with unmatched drag performance, evolving from the powerhouse GTX to deliver lightweight strength, smooth control, and precision design. Perfect for trout through big game applications, the GT, GTS, and new GTR reels feature advanced drag systems, Giga arbors, and Activseal technology—making them some of the most durable and high-performance fly reels available today.
IN 2017
Nautilus introduced the GTX. A reel in a class of its own. Designed to be fished beyond IGFA regulations with a maximum drag of 25+ pounds, the GTX was built to put the brakes on the fastest and strongest fish on the planet. The plan was to make the biggest, lightest, strongest reel possible, test it in a tug of war against animals and the elements, tweak it to perfection and use it to design a series of more compact GTX reels that would replace our ever-popular NVG series.
The hallmark performance, aesthetics, and ergonomics of the GTX were seamlessly adapted into the new, smaller GT series reels. Each model incorporates the lessons and breakthroughs developed during the GTX’s evolution.
One standout feature of the GT series is its tailored drag adjustment system. For example, the GTX featured a single-turn drag adjustment, to cover 90% of fishing scenarios. In contrast, the GTS—designed for line classes 5 to 8—offers a dual-turn drag system. The first turn is optimized for 5 and 6 weight setups, while the second turn provides enhanced performance for 7 and 8 weight conditions.
Both Nautilus GTR 8/9 and 10/11 GTR boasts several innovative features:
- Lightweight construction for effortless handling
- Smooth and simple left-to-right hand conversion
- Expanded drag adjustment range for versatile performance
- Sleek, modern design
- Integrated backing markers machined into the spool for precise line filling
- A standard 24mm or 15/16” socket compatibility for easy removal of a stuck spool cap
FEATURES:
- GTX PentaDrag - The Pentadrag braking system features three cork and carbon fiber surfaces and two free floating carbon fiber surfaces, which are topped with a Kevlar®/carbon fiber hybrid precision plate that ensures even pressure at all points of the drag surfaces. The cork acts as an insulation and compression material to ensure a smooth drag transition, while the carbon fiber delivers the market-leading and overall smoothness that Nautilus Reels is known for.
- Giga - The Uber arbors of fly fishing reels. Reel in more than a foot per turn of the handle. A unique design feature of these spools is grooves that let the bottom of the backing breathe to promote faster drying. The giga arbors have redefined large arbor reel design.
- Activseal - Perpetually repels contaminants from braking system.
- Hooker - Wrap your line or hang your fly on it
- GripTorque - he GripTorq is an intricately machined proprietary 4 axis drag knob that promote light weight, strength and more grip than on any other drag knob in the industry. The GTX GripTorq drag knob measures 1.9″ in diameter and adjusts the drag from zero to max in 1 1/4 turn.