Elite 406
Fly Fishing Reel
Elite 406
Fly Fishing Reel
Solid and smooth, the Montana Casting Co.® Elite 406 fly reel has your back when you’re after fish on big-water adventures. Details & Specs
- 4/6 wt weighs in at 7.1 oz
- 7/9 wt weighs in at 7.2 oz
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Specifications
Elite 406 Fly Fishing Reel Specifications
Machined from the highest quality 7075 aluminum alloy available we can confidently say that the quality and precision of this fly fishing reel make it one of the best values out there. Counterweighted to perfection, the spool is designed to hold extra backing for those times when that big fish starts streaking away in an adrenaline-fueled rush.
A precision-engineered disc drag system sealed to 5 ATM keeps you in control and the elements out; you’ll be hard-pressed to find it’s equal in performance and durability. As a final touch, an elegant black-red finish and laser-engraved fish let your buddies know you mean business.
The Elite 406 Reel Is Sealed to 5 ATMLite 406 Envy 406 Elite 406 
- 4/6 wt weighs in at7.1 oz
- 7/9 wt weighs in at 7.2 oz
- Elegant black with red highlights
- Top-of-the-line 7075 CNC machined aluminum alloy makes for a durable, high-performance reel
- A sealed, micro-adjustable drag system allows for maximum control while keeping water, mud and sand out
- Spool designed to hold extra backing with a large arbor for fast retrieve
- Expertly placed counterweight keeps your spool balanced for smooth performance
- Rubber O-ring on the counterweight makes it easy to wrap your leader and hold it in place
- Easily converts from left to right-handed retrieve
- Custom designed with the MCCo. Trout Logo on the drag and spool knobs & trout engraved on the reel frame
- Comes in a high-end neoprene reel bag with a velcro enclosure featuring the Montana Casting Company logo
- Simple, 100% recyclable reel box
*See our how-to videos for instructions on loading your reel or switching it from left to right-handed retrieve. Though this product was designed for freshwater use, it can be used in saltwater. To prevent corrosion, always remember to wash your gear with freshwater after a hard day of fishing in the salt.
Every Rod & Reel is Covered by The Montana Handshake Warranty:
Lifetime warranty against defects and accidents on all of our rods and reels for as long as you own them.
See The Montana Handshake Limited Warranty for details.
AND The Montana Casting Co.® 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee:
We think your relationship with your Montana Casting Co.® fly rod will be love at first cast! In the unlikely event that it's not, Montana Casting Co.® offers a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.
See our Terms of Purchase and Refund for details. -
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Lite 406
Envy 406
Elite 406
Available Sizes 4/6 wt
7/9 wt4/6 wt
7/9 wt4/6 wt
7/9 wtAvailable Colors Aluminum / Carbon
Glacier Blue & Deepwater Green
Black / Red
Weight (oz)
4/6 wt
7/9 wt5.0 oz
5.4 oz5.8 oz
6.2 oz7.1 oz
7.2 oz20 lb Backing Capacity
4/6 wt
7/9 wt50 – 75 yds
75 – 100 yds75 – 100 yds
100 – 125 yds100 – 125 yds
125 – 150 ydsReel Material CNC 6061-T6 / carbon fiber
CNC 6061-T6
CNC 7075
Drag Type Sealed, water-resistant
100% sealed; waterproof rated to 3 ATM
100% sealed; waterproof rated to 5 ATM
Drag Material Teflon-cork disc drag
Teflon-cork disc drag
Teflon-cork disc drag
Spool Width
4/6 wt
7/9 wt23 mm / 0.91 in
27 mm / 1.06 in30 mm / 1.18 in
30 mm / 1.18 in30 mm / 1.18 in
32 mm / 1.26 inOutside Diameter
4/6 wt
7/9 wt86 mm / 3.39 in
94 mm / 3.70 in92 mm / 3.62 in
102 mm /4.02 in86 mm / 3.39 in
93 mm / 3.66 inInside Diameter
4/6 wt
7/9 wt45.5 mm / 1.79 in
49.5 mm / 1.95 in56 mm / 2.20 in
64 mm / 2.52 in50 mm / 1.97 in
54 mm / 2.13 inRubber O-Ring Leader Keeper ✖
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✔
Converts from left- to right-handed retrieve ✔
✔
✔
Where we like to use our 4/6 reels... Backpacking / mountain stream brookies, smaller rivers like the Beaverhead
High mountain lakes to bigger rivers like the Missouri
Monster cutthroat on water like Pyramid Lake
Where we like to use our 7/9 reels... Madison river-sized water, 16-inchers
Yellowstone River or bigger; steelhead fishing
WHOPPERS – bonefish on saltwater flats; steelhead or salmon
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How To’s
Changing the retrieve and removing the spool on your Elite 406 fly fishing reel
How to change your Elite 406 Reel from left- to right-handed retrieve
Scott walks you through the process of removing the spool and changing from left to right-handed retrieve on the Elite 406 Fly Fishing Reel.
View VideoUseful Fly Fishing Knots
How to tie a perfection loop
Scott shows you how to tie one of the easier fly fishing knots, the perfection loop. This knot can be used to attach a leader to the end of a fly line that has a welded loop on it.
Learn How
How to tie a double overhand surgeon's knot
In this easy-to-follow video you will learn how to tie a double overhand surgeon's knot. This fly fishing knot is useful when it comes to tying tippet to leader and tippet to tippet. It's also useful for tying fluorocarbon tippet to nylon leader.
Learn How
How to tie a blood knot
Scott demonstrates one of the trickier fly-fishing knots, the blood knot. This knot is used to tie tippet to tippet or tippet to leader.
Learn How
How to tie a nail knot
Scott demonstrates using a nail knot tool to attach a length of butt section to a fly line.
Learn How -
Reviews
Elite 406 Fly Fishing Reel Specifications
Machined from the highest quality 7075 aluminum alloy available we can confidently say that the quality and precision of this fly fishing reel make it one of the best values out there. Counterweighted to perfection, the spool is designed to hold extra backing for those times when that big fish starts streaking away in an adrenaline-fueled rush.
A precision-engineered disc drag system sealed to 5 ATM keeps you in control and the elements out; you’ll be hard-pressed to find it’s equal in performance and durability. As a final touch, an elegant black-red finish and laser-engraved fish let your buddies know you mean business.
The Elite 406 Reel Is Sealed to 5 ATM
| Lite 406 | Envy 406 | Elite 406 |
- 4/6 wt weighs in at7.1 oz
- 7/9 wt weighs in at 7.2 oz
- Elegant black with red highlights
- Top-of-the-line 7075 CNC machined aluminum alloy makes for a durable, high-performance reel
- A sealed, micro-adjustable drag system allows for maximum control while keeping water, mud and sand out
- Spool designed to hold extra backing with a large arbor for fast retrieve
- Expertly placed counterweight keeps your spool balanced for smooth performance
- Rubber O-ring on the counterweight makes it easy to wrap your leader and hold it in place
- Easily converts from left to right-handed retrieve
- Custom designed with the MCCo. Trout Logo on the drag and spool knobs & trout engraved on the reel frame
- Comes in a high-end neoprene reel bag with a velcro enclosure featuring the Montana Casting Company logo
- Simple, 100% recyclable reel box
*See our how-to videos for instructions on loading your reel or switching it from left to right-handed retrieve. Though this product was designed for freshwater use, it can be used in saltwater. To prevent corrosion, always remember to wash your gear with freshwater after a hard day of fishing in the salt.
Every Rod & Reel is Covered by The Montana Handshake Warranty:
Lifetime warranty against defects and accidents on all of our rods and reels for as long as you own them.
See The Montana Handshake Limited Warranty for details.
AND The Montana Casting Co.® 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee:
We think your relationship with your Montana Casting Co.® fly rod will be love at first cast! In the unlikely event that it's not, Montana Casting Co.® offers a 30-day satisfaction guarantee.
See our Terms of Purchase and Refund for details.
Compare Our Reels
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| Available Sizes | 4/6 wt |
4/6 wt |
4/6 wt |
| Available Colors | Aluminum / Carbon |
Glacier Blue & Deepwater Green |
Black / Red |
| Weight (oz) 4/6 wt 7/9 wt |
5.0 oz |
5.8 oz |
7.1 oz |
| 20 lb Backing Capacity 4/6 wt 7/9 wt |
50 – 75 yds |
75 – 100 yds |
100 – 125 yds |
| Reel Material | CNC 6061-T6 / carbon fiber |
CNC 6061-T6 |
CNC 7075 |
| Drag Type | Sealed, water-resistant |
100% sealed; waterproof rated to 3 ATM |
100% sealed; waterproof rated to 5 ATM |
| Drag Material | Teflon-cork disc drag |
Teflon-cork disc drag |
Teflon-cork disc drag |
| Spool Width 4/6 wt 7/9 wt |
23 mm / 0.91 in |
30 mm / 1.18 in |
30 mm / 1.18 in |
| Outside Diameter 4/6 wt 7/9 wt |
86 mm / 3.39 in |
92 mm / 3.62 in |
86 mm / 3.39 in |
| Inside Diameter 4/6 wt 7/9 wt |
45.5 mm / 1.79 in |
56 mm / 2.20 in |
50 mm / 1.97 in |
| Rubber O-Ring Leader Keeper | ✖ |
✖ |
✔ |
| Converts from left- to right-handed retrieve | ✔ |
✔ |
✔ |
| Where we like to use our 4/6 reels... | Backpacking / mountain stream brookies, smaller rivers like the Beaverhead |
High mountain lakes to bigger rivers like the Missouri |
Monster cutthroat on water like Pyramid Lake |
| Where we like to use our 7/9 reels... | Madison river-sized water, 16-inchers |
Yellowstone River or bigger; steelhead fishing |
WHOPPERS – bonefish on saltwater flats; steelhead or salmon |
| View Lite 406 | View Envy 406 | View Elite 406 |
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| Available Sizes | 4/6 wt |
| Available Colors | Aluminum / Carbon |
| Weight (oz) 4/6 wt 7/9 wt |
5.0 oz |
| 20 lb Backing Capacity 4/6 wt 7/9 wt |
50 – 75 yds |
| Reel Material | CNC 6061-T6 / carbon fiber |
| Drag Type | Sealed, water-resistant |
| Drag Material | Teflon-cork disc drag |
| Spool Width 4/6 wt 7/9 wt |
23 mm / 0.91 in |
| Outside Diameter 4/6 wt 7/9 wt |
86 mm / 3.39 in |
| Inside Diameter 4/6 wt 7/9 wt |
45.5 mm / 1.79 in |
| Rubber O-Ring Leader Keeper | ✖ |
| Converts from left- to right-handed retrieve | ✔ |
| Where we like to use our 4/6 reels... | Backpacking / mountain stream brookies, smaller rivers like the Beaverhead |
| Where we like to use our 7/9 reels... | Madison river-sized water, 16-inchers |
| View Lite 406 |
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| Available Sizes | 4/6 wt |
| Available Colors | Glacier Blue & Deepwater Green |
| Weight (oz) 4/6 wt 7/9 wt |
5.8 oz |
| 20 lb Backing Capacity 4/6 wt 7/9 wt |
75 – 100 yds |
| Reel Material | CNC 6061-T6 |
| Drag Type | 100% sealed; waterproof rated to 3 ATM |
| Drag Material | Teflon-cork disc drag |
| Spool Width 4/6 wt 7/9 wt |
30 mm / 1.18 in |
| Outside Diameter 4/6 wt 7/9 wt |
92 mm / 3.62 in |
| Inside Diameter 4/6 wt 7/9 wt |
56 mm / 2.20 in |
| Rubber O-Ring Leader Keeper | ✖ |
| Converts from left- to right-handed retrieve | ✔ |
| Where we like to use our 4/6 reels... | High mountain lakes to bigger rivers like the Missouri |
| Where we like to use our 7/9 reels... | Yellowstone River or bigger; steelhead fishing |
| View Envy 406 |
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| Available Sizes | 4/6 wt |
| Available Colors | Black / Red |
| Weight (oz) 4/6 wt 7/9 wt |
7.1 oz |
| 20 lb Backing Capacity 4/6 wt 7/9 wt |
100 – 125 yds |
| Reel Material | CNC 7075 |
| Drag Type | 100% sealed; waterproof rated to 5 ATM |
| Drag Material | Teflon-cork disc drag |
| Spool Width 4/6 wt 7/9 wt |
30 mm / 1.18 in |
| Outside Diameter 4/6 wt 7/9 wt |
86 mm / 3.39 in |
| Inside Diameter 4/6 wt 7/9 wt |
50 mm / 1.97 in |
| Rubber O-Ring Leader Keeper | ✔ |
| Converts from left- to right-handed retrieve | ✔ |
| Where we like to use our 4/6 reels... | Monster cutthroat on water like Pyramid Lake |
| Where we like to use our 7/9 reels... | WHOPPERS – bonefish on saltwater flats; steelhead or salmon |
| View Elite 406 |
Changing the retrieve and removing the spool on your Elite 406 fly fishing reel
How to change your Elite 406 Reel from left- to right-handed retrieve
Scott walks you through the process of removing the spool and changing from left to right-handed retrieve on the Elite 406 Fly Fishing Reel.
View VideoUseful Fly Fishing Knots
How to tie a perfection loop
Scott shows you how to tie one of the easier fly fishing knots, the perfection loop. This knot can be used to attach a leader to the end of a fly line that has a welded loop on it.
Learn How
How to tie a double overhand surgeon's knot
In this easy-to-follow video you will learn how to tie a double overhand surgeon's knot. This fly fishing knot is useful when it comes to tying tippet to leader and tippet to tippet. It's also useful for tying fluorocarbon tippet to nylon leader.
Learn How
How to tie a blood knot
Scott demonstrates one of the trickier fly-fishing knots, the blood knot. This knot is used to tie tippet to tippet or tippet to leader.
Learn How
How to tie a nail knot
Scott demonstrates using a nail knot tool to attach a length of butt section to a fly line.
Learn How
