Best Fly Reels for Permit: Tibor, Nautilus, and More

Tibor New BackCountry Fly Reel

DescriptionTibor Classic Reel was the first and is still the best! Introduced in 1995 and designed by legendary Ted Juracsik, the Tibor Classic Reel

Tibor Classic Fresh and Saltwater Reels

Nautilus X-Series Fly Reels

Best Fly Reels for Permit: Tibor, Nautilus, and More

The Tibor series of reels were first introduced in 1995 and have established themselves as the benchmark for custom-crafted fly reels. After years of development and input from the likes of Lefty Kreh and Flip Pallot, Ted was finally satisfied with a reel that truly has set a new standard in fly fishing reel technology. The spool's large arbor design significantly enhances the rate of line retrieval which is critical when you're trying to control speedsters like bonefish, bonito, or wahoo.

Tibor Everglades Crimson Fly Reel

Nautilus GTX Fly Reels

The most exciting addition to the Nautilus family is the CCF-X2. The multiple award winning dual action CCF-X2 drag system features twice the drag strength (20lbs+), twice the smoothness and half the startup inertia as the former CCF. The CCF-X2 is featured in 4 sizes – the 6/8, 8/10, 10/12 and Silver King. All reels feature the made-for-fish fighting, big game handle and are fully sealed using our proprietary Activseal technology.

Nautilus CCF-X2 Fly Reel, Black / 10-12

The Nautilus X-Series is an open-frame reel designed for lightness, strength, drag smoothness, and fast line pick up. The X-Series design has strong beams that extend from the center to a wide line guard. These angles allow for rear spool rim protection where the reel typically contacts the ground when the rod is leaned up against a wall or a car. The totally new SCF-X drag is a sealed Teflon and carbon fiber disc drag system.