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Lite 406
Fly Fishing Reel

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Lite 406
Fly Fishing Reel

$269
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Featherlight, durable, and equipped for your next wild adventure: the Montana Casting Co.® Lite 406 fly reel boasts a perfectly balanced spool and an effortless disc drag system in a backpacker-friendly package. Details & Specs

Size4/6 weight
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  • Our lightest model! 4/6 wt weighs in at 5.0 oz; 7/9 wt weighs in at 5.4 oz
  • 6061-T6 CNC aluminum alloy and carbon fiber frame for an ultra-lightweight and tough design
  • Counterweighted for a perfectly balanced spool
  • Scroll down to the specifications section to see more...
  • Lite 406 Fly Fishing Reel Specifications

    Cutting weight doesn’t mean sacrificing control; you won’t feel any wobble when that monster trout takes off and makes your reel scream!


    This CNC machined aluminum fly fishing reel has been augmented with a carbon-fiber insert to make it even lighter—an ideal choice for backpacking. A woven carbon finish makes for a handsome match with the Dearborn fly rod, but this reel is also a perfect lightweight addition to any of our fly rods.


    Montana Casting Co. Lite 406 Fly Reel Fishing Paired With Dearborn RodLite 406 Reel Paired with Dearborn Rod


    Montana Casting Co. Lite 406 Reel Specification Table

    • Our lightest model! 4/6 wt weighs in at 5.0 oz; 7/9 wt weighs in at 5.4 oz
    • 6061-T6 CNC aluminum alloy and carbon fiber frame for an ultra-lightweight and tough design
    • Counterweighted for a perfectly balanced spool
    • A sealed, micro-adjustable disc drag system allows for maximum control while keeping water, mud & sand out
    • Our go-to reel for packing on the trail or all-day casting on the river
    • 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
    • Protective cloth bag and drawstring closure adds to the lightweight appeal
    • 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

    Lite 406
    Lite 406
    Envy 406
    Envy 406
    Elite 406
    Elite 406
    Available Sizes

    4/6 wt
    7/9 wt

    4/6 wt
    7/9 wt

    4/6 wt
    7/9 wt

    Available Colors

    Aluminum / Carbon

    Glacier Blue & Deepwater Green

    Black / Red

    Weight (oz)
    4/6 wt
    7/9 wt

    5.0 oz
    5.4 oz

    5.8 oz
    6.2 oz

    7.1 oz
    7.2 oz

    20 lb Backing Capacity
    4/6 wt
    7/9 wt

    50 – 75 yds
    75 – 100 yds

    75 – 100 yds
    100 – 125 yds

    100 – 125 yds
    125 – 150 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
    27 mm / 1.06 in

    30 mm / 1.18 in
    30 mm / 1.18 in

    30 mm / 1.18 in
    32 mm / 1.26 in

    Outside Diameter
    4/6 wt
    7/9 wt

    86 mm / 3.39 in
    94 mm / 3.70 in

    92 mm / 3.62 in
    102 mm /4.02 in

    86 mm / 3.39 in
    93 mm / 3.66 in

    Inside Diameter
    4/6 wt
    7/9 wt

    45.5 mm / 1.79 in
    49.5 mm / 1.95 in

    56 mm / 2.20 in
    64 mm / 2.52 in

    50 mm / 1.97 in
    54 mm / 2.13 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 of your Lite 406 fly fishing reel

    How to change your Envy 406 or Lite 406 Reel from left- to right-handed retrieve

    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 Video

    Useful Fly Fishing Knots

    How to tie a perfection loop

    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

    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

    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

    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

Lite 406 Fly Fishing Reel Specifications

Cutting weight doesn’t mean sacrificing control; you won’t feel any wobble when that monster trout takes off and makes your reel scream!


This CNC machined aluminum fly fishing reel has been augmented with a carbon-fiber insert to make it even lighter—an ideal choice for backpacking. A woven carbon finish makes for a handsome match with the Dearborn fly rod, but this reel is also a perfect lightweight addition to any of our fly rods.


Montana Casting Co. Lite 406 Fly Reel Fishing Paired With Dearborn RodLite 406 Reel Paired with Dearborn Rod


Montana Casting Co. Lite 406 Reel Specification Table

  • Our lightest model! 4/6 wt weighs in at 5.0 oz; 7/9 wt weighs in at 5.4 oz
  • 6061-T6 CNC aluminum alloy and carbon fiber frame for an ultra-lightweight and tough design
  • Counterweighted for a perfectly balanced spool
  • A sealed, micro-adjustable disc drag system allows for maximum control while keeping water, mud & sand out
  • Our go-to reel for packing on the trail or all-day casting on the river
  • 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
  • Protective cloth bag and drawstring closure adds to the lightweight appeal
  • 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

Lite 406
Lite 406
Envy 406
Envy 406
Elite 406
Elite 406
Available Sizes

4/6 wt
7/9 wt

4/6 wt
7/9 wt

4/6 wt
7/9 wt

Available Colors

Aluminum / Carbon

Glacier Blue & Deepwater Green

Black / Red

Weight (oz)
4/6 wt
7/9 wt

5.0 oz
5.4 oz

5.8 oz
6.2 oz

7.1 oz
7.2 oz

20 lb Backing Capacity
4/6 wt
7/9 wt

50 – 75 yds
75 – 100 yds

75 – 100 yds
100 – 125 yds

100 – 125 yds
125 – 150 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
27 mm / 1.06 in

30 mm / 1.18 in
30 mm / 1.18 in

30 mm / 1.18 in
32 mm / 1.26 in

Outside Diameter
4/6 wt
7/9 wt

86 mm / 3.39 in
94 mm / 3.70 in

92 mm / 3.62 in
102 mm /4.02 in

86 mm / 3.39 in
93 mm / 3.66 in

Inside Diameter
4/6 wt
7/9 wt

45.5 mm / 1.79 in
49.5 mm / 1.95 in

56 mm / 2.20 in
64 mm / 2.52 in

50 mm / 1.97 in
54 mm / 2.13 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
Lite 406
Lite 406
Available Sizes

4/6 wt
7/9 wt

Available Colors

Aluminum / Carbon

Weight (oz)
4/6 wt
7/9 wt

5.0 oz
5.4 oz

20 lb Backing Capacity
4/6 wt
7/9 wt

50 – 75 yds
75 – 100 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
27 mm / 1.06 in

Outside Diameter
4/6 wt
7/9 wt

86 mm / 3.39 in
94 mm / 3.70 in

Inside Diameter
4/6 wt
7/9 wt

45.5 mm / 1.79 in
49.5 mm / 1.95 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
Envy 406
Envy 406
Available Sizes

4/6 wt
7/9 wt

Available Colors

Glacier Blue & Deepwater Green

Weight (oz)
4/6 wt
7/9 wt

5.8 oz
6.2 oz

20 lb Backing Capacity
4/6 wt
7/9 wt

75 – 100 yds
100 – 125 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
30 mm / 1.18 in

Outside Diameter
4/6 wt
7/9 wt

92 mm / 3.62 in
102 mm /4.02 in

Inside Diameter
4/6 wt
7/9 wt

56 mm / 2.20 in
64 mm / 2.52 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
Elite 406
Elite 406
Available Sizes

4/6 wt
7/9 wt

Available Colors

Black / Red

Weight (oz)
4/6 wt
7/9 wt

7.1 oz
7.2 oz

20 lb Backing Capacity
4/6 wt
7/9 wt

100 – 125 yds
125 – 150 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
32 mm / 1.26 in

Outside Diameter
4/6 wt
7/9 wt

86 mm / 3.39 in
93 mm / 3.66 in

Inside Diameter
4/6 wt
7/9 wt

50 mm / 1.97 in
54 mm / 2.13 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 of your Lite 406 fly fishing reel

How to change your Envy 406 or Lite 406 Reel from left- to right-handed retrieve

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 Video

Useful Fly Fishing Knots

How to tie a perfection loop

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

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

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

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

The Lite 406 Fly Fishing Reel: "Go Get Yourself One!"

"It's great for backpacking–it really is super light. I love it, can't say enough good things about it. Go get yourself one!"

–Matt B., North Logan, Utah
Montana Casting Co. Lite 406 Fly Reel Customer Testimonial


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To be eligible for a return on merchandise other than rods and reels, your item must be in the same condition that you received it, unworn or unused, with tags, and in its original packaging. You’ll also need the receipt or proof of purchase. Certain types of items cannot be returned (such as custom rods or custom rod packages, open packages of leaders, tippet or backing, and seconds). Additionally, rods and reels are covered by our 30-Day Satisfaction Guarantee (details in our full return policy - see link below). Please get in touch if you have questions or concerns about your specific item. We do not accept returns for gift cards or on-sale items, unless the item is damaged or defective.

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