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"Striker 4"     "Striker 3"

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Also For Use With Two Handed Rods

The design of the "Striker" reel ensures viability for use on two handed rods.  The reels have smaller arbors, which increase capacity for the longer and thicker lines used, plus the weight of the reel balances the rod/reel system.

Benefits & Features

• 6061 Marine Grade Aluminium Alloy Bar Stock

• Highest Quality Stainless Steel Hardware

• Hand  Machined by Maker

• Each Reel Hand Assembled, Inspected & Tested Prior To Delivery

• Draw Bar System on Direct Drive with Cork Drag Washer.

• Comfortable Palming Spool

• Easily User-Convertible From Right to Left Hand Retrieve

• Delrin Ergonomically Designed Handle 

• Military Grade, Type III Hard Anodising.

• 30 Year Guarantee on workmanship, transferable from owner to owner

Drag System

• Draw Bar Drag System with a Cork Drag washer. 

• The drag on the reel cannot be locked up, but straight pull pressures through the reel of up to 9lb are achievable.  With palm heel pressure to the spool rim, further drag pressures are attainable.  

• The placement of the Drag Knob on the back of the frame enables continuous access to adjust the drag.

• All parts of the reel are accessible for servicing and it was purpose built to ensure durability.  Having said that the reel does not need regular servicing. 

•  To dismantle the Direct Drive, remove the screw which holds the drag nut in place and remove the draw bar, this allows for the spool to be removed, giving access to the bearings, which are sealed stainless steel.  

• The attachment with the reel guides the easy assembly of the unit.  After use the only thing that needs to be done is to spray with warm freshwater, (the shower is the best way) to eliminate salt and contaminants and  rub a cloth coated with water dispersant over the reel to protect the aluminium. 

"Zephyr HO"

The reel is a 7-9 weight reel which is light enough to be used as a 6 weight and has the capacity, and is robust enough to be used as a 10 weight. 

The reel is fitted with a Carbon Fibre Drag, which is a very smooth drag and dopes not require lubrication or servicing.

"Zephyr"     "Zephyr II"

 I have been asked numerous times in the past to produce a fly reel for Freshwater Fly Fishing and have now produced such a reel, which I believe fits the scenario, plus can be used for light Saltwater & Estuary applications.

    The design features of the reel have been kept within the following parameters.

• Simplicity of design with few moving and replaceable parts.

• No Drag System.  Ball Bearing Push Plunger Style anti over run feature.

• Ultra Light Weight.

• Ultra Large Arbor for the line capacity of the reel.

• Military Grade Type III Hard Anodised.   As a result the reel NEVER needs servicing.

 "Zephyr"

Retail Price: $359.00 (AUD)

• 4 -6 Weight Reel. 

• 123 grams in weight.  (4.3 ozs).

• 85 mm diameter with a 25 mm wide spool.

• Arbor is 46 mm (1 7/8").

• Capacity with Standard Spool is 60 yds of 20lb Dacron (120 yds of 20lb Bionic Braid) plus a 6 weight line.

"Zephyr II"

Retail Price: $417.00 (AUD)

• 8 Weight Reel

• 162 grams in weight.  (5.7 ozs).

• Ball Bearing Push Plunger Style anti over run feature.

• 100mm (4") diameter with a 31mm wide spool.

• Arbor is 67 mm (2.64")

• Capacity 200 yds of 30lb Bionic Braid plus a #8 weight line.

The "Striker" & "Zephyr HO" are available direct from the manufacturer 

The "Zephyr" & "Zephyr II" are available from the following selected Retail Outlets or contact us.

Ray Long's Fishing Tackle