Lite 406
Fly Fishing Reel
Lite 406
Fly Fishing Reel
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
- 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
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Specifications
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.
- 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. -
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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
View Lite 406 View Envy 406 View Elite 406 -
How To’s
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
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
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.
- 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
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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 of your Lite 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