Lite 406 7/9 Fly Reel
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Description
The 7/9 version of our Lite 406 fly reel boasts 75 to 100 yards of backing capacity in a trail-ready 5.4oz package. Cutting weight doesn’t mean sacrificing control: a sealed disc drag system can be micro-adjusted with ease and a meticulously counter-weighted spool eliminates wobble when those monster trout set your reel to screaming. CNC-machined from a 6061-T6 aluminum alloy and carbon fiber, we’ve ensured that ultralight is also ultra-tough.
You can pair this versatile reel with your 7 through 9wt fly rod for breezy all-day casting or throw it on a 5 or 6wt rod if you’re in need of more backing. A woven carbon fiber finish makes for a handsome match with the Dearborn, but this reel is also a perfect lightweight addition to any of our fly rods.
This reel comes in a protective cloth bag and a 100% recyclable box. Like all of our reels, it can be easily converted from left to right-handed retrieve; watch the how-to video below or scan the QR code on your reel’s box for instructions.
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| Product | Lite 406 7/9 Fly Reel | Envy 406 7/9 Fly Reel | Elite 406 7/9 Fly Reel |
| Weight | 5.4 oz | 6.2 oz | 7.2 oz |
| Inside Diameter | 49.5 mm/1.95 in | 64 mm/2.52 in | 54 mm/2.13 in |
| Outside Diameter | 94 mm/3.70 in | 102 mm/4.02 in | 93 mm/3.66 in |
| Spool Width | 27 mm/1.06 in | 30 mm/1.18 in | 32 mm/1.26 in |
| Backing Capacity | 75 - 100 yds 20 lb backing | 100 - 125 yds 20 lb backing | 125 - 150 yds 20 lb backing |
| Target Species | Bass Pike Salmon Steelhead | Bass Bonefish Permit Pike Salmon Steelhead | Bonefish Golden Dorado Peacock Bass Permit Pike Salmon Steelhead |
Fly Fishing Reels
Lite 406 Fly Reel
406 means Montana. The Lite 406 is one of three high-performance fly fishing reels in our 406 series. Utilizing an innovative, micro-adjustable disc-drag system and built with a corrosion-resistant aluminum alloy, we believe these reels capture the tenacity and performance of the Montana spirit. Read more to discover what sets the 406 apart.
Envy 406 Fly Reel
Smooth, light, and built to last, we feel confident saying that our fly fishing reels are some of the best on the market. Each model features an effortless disc drag system and can be paired with any of our rods—perfect for discerning fishermen and beginners alike. Explore what sets the 406 Fly Reel Series apart.
Elite 406 Fly Reel
While the Elite 406 is our toughest large arbor reel, we have two other performance fly fishing reel models that make use of the same, innovative disc-drag system; regardless of where your next fly fishing adventure may take you, we’ll help you find the right reel to get the job done. Discover the Montana Casting Co. 406 Fly Reel Series.
Useful Fly Fishing Knots for Spooling Your Reel
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.
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.
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.
How to tie a nail knot
Scott demonstrates using a nail knot tool to attach a length of butt section to a fly line.
