Envy 406 Fly Fishing Reel Ready for Action

Discover Montana Casting Co. Fly Reels

Rigorously tested on Montana waters

Shop Fly Reels
Elite 406 Fly Reel in Action

Designed to Keep You in Control

A good reel keeps you in control when that monster fish starts to run. Rather than free spooling, our reels utilize a smooth disc drag system that offers a fluid feel and helps prevent backlash. Our reels also come in eco-friendly packaging and are designed to be quickly changed from left to right-handed retrieve. Explore our individual reels now or keep scrolling for more information.

Shop Fly Reels
Deepwater Green Envy 406 Fly Reel in Water

What Sets Our Reels Apart?

Every Montana Casting Co.® fly fishing reel is built from high quality, corrosion-resistant materials and boasts a sealed, micro-adjustable, Teflon-cork disc drag system. Designed by husband-wife duo Scott and Cat Joyner and tested rigorously on Montana waters, these reels are made for hard fishing and fishing hard. To learn more about the differences between our reels, check out our blog on the 406 Reel Series.

Read More
A Mountain Lake in Montana

Montana to the core

The 406 Reel Series

406 means Montana. With just over a million people calling the Big Sky state home, Montana remains one of only 12 states to keep a single area code. The 4th largest state in the nation, Montana is just over 147,000 square miles and boasts a total of 42,000 square miles of public land. We are proud of our wide-open range and rugged wilderness. Designed, tested, and perfected on Montana waters, these reels are an homage to those wild places that inspired our love of fly fishing.

Shop Fly Reels
Two Women Carrying Fly Fishing Rods and Reels

Seamless Transition

Changing Retrieve

Montana Casting Co.® fly fishing reels are easily changed from left to right-hand retrieve. To reduce the paper usage and save some trees, we've taken the time to produce two how-to videos. Though the Elite 406 requires a screwdriver, the video outlines simple instructions for making the switch. View both videos below!

Changing the Lite and Envy 406 Reels from Left to Right-Handed Retrieve

Changing the Elite 406 Reel from Left to Right-Handed Retrieve

Casting with the Craig Fly Rod and Envy Fly Reel

Discover Montana Casting Co. Fly Rods

Montana Casting Company is dedicated to delivering performance fly fishing rods that last a lifetime. That’s why we’ve brought all our Montanan grit, experience, and values to the table in creating three top-of-the-line models that will out-fish your expectations at every cast.

Read More

Testimonials

Rigorously tested by fly fishermen like you.

"This thing is virtually indestructible!"

[The Elite 406 reel's] got a nice way to adjust the drag for casting...for if you hook into a really big fish and you need some extra help reeling it in.

— Bridger K.

"Can't say enough good things about it."

I'll let you in on a little secret. The Montana Casting Co. reels don't just catch fish in Montana... They catch fish in Utah and everywhere else just as well... I've had this reel [Lite 406] all summer long. I've been fishing with it all around Utah, all different types of water and we've caught some big fish on it. It's great for backpacking - it really is super, super light. Love it. Can't say enough good things about it. Go get yourself one.

— Matt

"This setup works flawlessly..."

I use the Dearborn 7 weight when I'm steelhead fishing with the Elite fly reel. This setup works flawlessly for fighting large fish in heavy water!

— Staiger J., Scott's Son