Ross Reels - Evolution LTX - Matte Merlot - Special Edition - Fly Reel

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Award-Winning Performance Meets Lightweight Mastery

Ultra-Smooth Drag

The Ross Reels Evolution series defined the modern trout reel. Now meet the award-winning Evolution LTX: the perfect combination of original Evolution LT feel and Evolution R performance.

The drag debuting with the LTX is over four times stronger than its predecessors’, while retaining the sound and feel that helped make the Evolution an icon.

The ultra-smooth drag found in the Evolution LT has a long and revered history, but our engineering team took this design to the next level. The drag debuting with the LTX is over four times stronger than its predecessors’, while retaining the sound and feel that helped make the Evolution an icon. This allows it to perform not only as a perfect trout reel, but also has the power to take on saltwater game fish like Redfish, Bonefish, and Snook.

The Ross Evolution LTX Fly Reel – Limited Edition brings together decades of engineering excellence with next-level innovation to deliver one of the finest fly reels on the water today. Merging the celebrated feel of the original Evolution LT with the advanced performance of the Evolution R, the LTX is a masterpiece of lightweight design and powerful drag capability—equally at home on backcountry trout streams or salty tropical flats.

This reel retains the silky-smooth performance that made the Evolution series iconic but introduces a drag system four times stronger than its predecessor, making it versatile enough to handle everything from delicate tippet to hard-charging species like Bonefish and Redfish.

The large arbor design includes a smart line channel that neatly hides arbor knots, while Ross’s signature bell-shaped arbor adds both strength and smooth line retrieval with automatic leveling. And when things get wet—as they always do—the canvas phenolic handle keeps your grip solid, light, and confident.

With timeless aesthetics, high-end materials, and USA-built craftsmanship, the LTX is a reel that performs as flawlessly as it looks.

Key Features:

• Award-Winning Drag System
  Over 4x stronger than previous Evolution models, with ultra-smooth startup and consistent pressure.

• Fully Machined, Lightweight Frame
  Precision design for strength and minimal weight, ideal for long days on the water.

• Signature Bell-Shaped Arbor
  Helps level line as it retrieves and adds structural integrity.

• Innovative Line Channel
  Cleanly hides arbor knots for a sleek finish and smooth backing lay.

• Canvas Phenolic Handle
  Lightweight, durable, and tacky when wet for solid grip under pressure.

• Limited Edition Finish
  A refined look for the angler who demands performance with style.

• Made in the USA
  Handcrafted in Montrose, Colorado with a limited lifetime warranty.

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Style No:  Limited Edition - Matte Chocolate
Meta Description: The Ross Evolution LTX Fly Reel – Limited Edition pairs iconic feel with next-gen drag performance, ready for trout and saltwater adventures alike.