Description:
Centerfire is a double-edged sword perfectly suited for both single- and doublehanded fly fishing for Atlantic salmon and seatrout in torrential rivers as well as adrenaline-choked sight-fishing on shimmering flats and bluewater dropoffs.
The silky smooth drag system lets you handle big salmonids with the confidence and authority needed in heavy currents - and it has the stopping power to prevent explosive predatory flats fish from making it to the craggy reef edge.
Centerfire is built to blend the strongest and most reliable structural and functional elements from over a quarter century of reel design—IPX8 waterproof rated Cobalt drag system, power arm frame, deep cross section radial spool spokes, large easy grip fluted drag knob and hard anodize to name a few. Centerfire has everything you need in a bomb proof saltwater reel and foregoes what you don’t all at a reasonable price. All drag components manufactured in the U.S.A and assembled in Boise, Idaho.
Features:
Large arbor format
- IPX8 Certified Waterproof
- Cobalt hybrid drag system
- Large format drag cone
- Carbon PEEK thrust washers
- Custom self-lubricating o-ring seals
- Fixed spindle design
- Zero-lash stainless steel roller clutch
- Large easy grip drag knob and handle
- Locking spool nut
- Integrated counterbalance
- Signature Power Arm frame
- Deep cross section radial spool spokes
- Hard anodized
- US made drag
- Assembled in the US
"The drag is silky smooth with undetectable start-up inertia and packs some serious fish stopping power"
"Functionality and performance aside the thing that impressed me was price"
- FlyLife Magazine
Care:
1. Do not remove the drag knob or the two-holed nut in the center of the drag knob for any reason.
2. Always ensure the Gland Cap is tight, especially before using the reel the first time or after reversing the retrieve direction. Be sure to periodically check that the cap is on securely; it should always be firmly tightened by hand, do not use a tool. The Gland Cap should seat completely on the drag cylinder when installed properly.
3. The drag system is meant to operate lubrication free. Do not use any type of oil or lubricant in or around the drag system. A small amount of WD-40 may be applied to the retrieve handle in order to remove any dirt build up between the handle and the handle shaft.
Freshwater Use: Occasionally rinse your reel thoroughly under fresh running water and wipe the spool and frame to remove any debris or dirt build up. Be sure to wipe down the spindle on the spool and keep it free of debris.
Saltwater Use: Be sure to rinse the reel under fresh running water after every use in a salt environment. Occasionally rinse the drag by doing the following:
Remove the spool, unscrew the gland cap and remove the red and silver clutch assembly.
Rinse all components including the inside of the drag cylinder thoroughly with fresh running water.
Allow all components to dry completely before reassembly.
Tech:
| Item | Diameter | Width | Weight | Rod wt | Line capacity |
|----------------------------|----------|-------|--------|----------|------------------|
| CenterFire 8 | 102mm | 28mm | 189gr | WF 7-9 | WF8 250 yds 20# |
| CenterFire 10 | 110mm | 29mm | 221gr | WF 9-11 | WF10 250 yds 30# |
| CenterFire 12 | 119mm | 32mm | 252gr | WF 11-13 | WF12 300 yds 30# |
