Envy 406
Fly Fishing Reel
Envy 406
Fly Fishing Reel
When it’s time to wrestle monster trout, the Envy 406 fly reel puts you in command with an innovative and effortless disc drag system—giving you that extra edge for landing big fish. Details & Specs
- 4/6 wt weighs in at 5.8 oz
- 7/9 wt weighs in at 6.2 oz
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Specifications
Envy 406 Fly Fishing Reel Specifications
Tough, lightweight, and eye-catching, this Montana Casting Co.® fly fishing reel is CNC machined from a high quality aluminum alloy with the option of two stunning finishes: glacier blue or deepwater green.
Pair the glacier blue with the Warm Springs for a luminous effect or the deepwater green with the Craig to capture those river tones—either rig will be the envy of everyone on the water.
Deepwater Green Paired w/ Craig Rod & Glacier Blue Paired With Warm Springs Rod
- 4/6 wt weighs in at 5.8 oz
- 7/9 wt weighs in at 6.2 oz
- Comes in glacier blue or deepwater green
- 6061-T6 CNC machined aluminum alloy ensures a durable, lightweight reel with detailed designs
- Multi-disc teflon, cork and carbon disc drag system designed to be water and grime-proof; rated to 3 ATM
- Counterweight balanced spool for smooth performance
- Large arbor for quick line retrieve and smooth reeling
- Quick and easy conversion from left to right-handed retrieve—no tools needed
- Custom designed with the MCCo. Trout Logo on the drag and spool knobs & trout engraved on the reel frame
- Comes in a 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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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 Envy 406 fly fishing reel
How to change your Envy 406 or Lite 406 Reel from left- to right-handed retrieve
Scott walks you through the process of changing from left to right-handed retrieve on the Envy 406 Fly Fishing Reel. This video also applies to the Lite 406 model and covers removing and reinserting the spool.
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 HowHow 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 HowHow 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 HowHow 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
Envy 406 Fly Fishing Reel Specifications
Tough, lightweight, and eye-catching, this Montana Casting Co.® fly fishing reel is CNC machined from a high quality aluminum alloy with the option of two stunning finishes: glacier blue or deepwater green.
Pair the glacier blue with the Warm Springs for a luminous effect or the deepwater green with the Craig to capture those river tones—either rig will be the envy of everyone on the water.
Deepwater Green Paired w/ Craig Rod & Glacier Blue Paired With Warm Springs Rod
- 4/6 wt weighs in at 5.8 oz
- 7/9 wt weighs in at 6.2 oz
- Comes in glacier blue or deepwater green
- 6061-T6 CNC machined aluminum alloy ensures a durable, lightweight reel with detailed designs
- Multi-disc teflon, cork and carbon disc drag system designed to be water and grime-proof; rated to 3 ATM
- Counterweight balanced spool for smooth performance
- Large arbor for quick line retrieve and smooth reeling
- Quick and easy conversion from left to right-handed retrieve—no tools needed
- Custom designed with the MCCo. Trout Logo on the drag and spool knobs & trout engraved on the reel frame
- Comes in a 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 |
Changing the retrieve and removing the spool on your Envy 406 fly fishing reel
How to change your Envy 406 or Lite 406 Reel from left- to right-handed retrieve
Scott walks you through the process of changing from left to right-handed retrieve on the Envy 406 Fly Fishing Reel. This video also applies to the Lite 406 model and covers removing and reinserting the spool.
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 HowHow 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 HowHow 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 HowHow 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