Nautilus GTX Fly Reel

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The GTX is the absolute ceiling of what Nautilus builds. Five independent braking surfaces working simultaneously through the Pentadrag system, distributing heat and friction load across the drag to prevent the fade that ends fights on inferior reels. 25-plus pounds of maximum drag pressure, two-turn adjustment range, fully sealed for extreme duty saltwater conditions, and a narrow Giga spool carrying 500 yards of 60-pound braid. This reel was built for fish that do not play fair -- tarpon, GT, permit, and anything else in open water that runs hard, runs long, and tests everything between you and the backing knot. The GTX is not a casual recommendation. It surfaces when the conditions require it and nothing else will do. If you are asking whether you need it, you probably know the answer.

FEATURES

Pentadrag Braking System. Five braking surfaces. Three cork and carbon fiber, two floating carbon fiber, topped with a Kevlar-carbon fiber hybrid precision plate for even pressure across the entire drag surface. Fully sealed.
25+ Pounds of Drag. Engineered beyond IGFA regulations. Built to stop the fastest, strongest fish on the planet.
GripTorq Drag Knob. Proprietary four-axis machined knob. Zero to max in 1 1/4 turns. More grip, less weight, more control than any knob in the category.
Giga Arbor Spool. Maximum line pickup, grooved for faster drying and corrosion prevention.
500 Yards of 60 lb Braid Capacity. Narrow spool optimized for strength and control under extreme load.
Fully Sealed, Extreme-Duty Construction. Built for offshore, bluewater, and destination fishing where gear failure is not an option.
Easy RH to LH Conversion.
Machined in Miami. Built to last.

GTX

Water Type: Saltwater

Fish Type: Salmon, Pike, Jacks (GT is just a jack), Tarpon, Permit, Tuna, Sharks, Sailfish, Wels, and Dolphin

Location Type: Offshore, Bluewater, and Travel/Destination

Line Class Range: 12+

Drag Strength: Extreme+

SPECS

The GT Drag System

The GT drag system is derived directly from the GTX Pentadrag architecture and scaled to the demands of each GT model. Where most drag systems are built for maximum stopping power, the GT is engineered for feel and control—delivering a precise, responsive drag curve that lets you apply exactly the pressure you want at any point in the fight. GTS models are staged for finesse and lighter line classes. GTR models run a stronger spring for a broader power band when the fish get bigger.

WHAT IT IS

Fully sealed drag system derived from GTX architecture, tuned per model for line-class-specific performance. GTS staged for finesse and control. GTR built for power and range. Both fully sealed against saltwater, sand, and debris.

WHAT IT MEANS ON THE WATER

You feel the difference in the first fight. The drag responds to your adjustment immediately and predictably, with no lag and no overshoot. For anglers who want to manage pressure actively through the fight rather than set and forget, the GT is the tool.

SHIPPING INFO

Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop offers free shipping on qualifying orders, though expedited shipping is available upon request. Some oversized items, like mid-length nets, long-handled nets, and coolers, require a $25 flat rate shipping fee. All orders are processed within 1-3 business days. For international shipping, we use USPS with options including First Class (15-20 days, no tracking), Priority Mail (6-20 days, tracking & insurance), and Express Mail (3-10 days, tracking & insurance). Customers refusing shipments to avoid customs fees are responsible for return shipping costs or a 10% restocking fee. Returns can be made in-store or by mailing items to Grizzly Hackle Fly Shop, 215 West Front Street, Missoula, MT 59802 for a prompt refund.

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Nautilus GTX Fly Reel

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