GTR 8/9
The GTR pushes the GT Series toward maximum power, built for anglers who demand precise, dependable performance in saltwater and heavy freshwater. It features the same fully sealed architecture and GTX-derived drag system as the GTS, but with a stronger spring and expanded drag range for a broader, more controlled power band at 8- and 9-weight.
Engineered to be stronger, lighter, and more responsive than the NV-G series it replaces, the GTR pairs a refined frame with a smooth, highly adjustable drag knob and seamless left- to right-hand retrieve conversion. Its 4.5” diameter and Giga arbor deliver fast line pickup and generous backing capacity, giving anglers the stopping power needed for bonefish, permit, and steelhead.
Designed as a versatile platform, the GTR can be paired with a 10/11 spool for larger species, offering one frame for multiple fisheries. Integrated backing markers and clear spool identification make rigging quick and precise. Built for guides and serious anglers, the GTR is engineered to perform without compromise.
Best For Flats, Inshore & Near-Offshore
GTR 8/9
Obsessively engineered.
The standard exists because we set it. Built in Miami to a level the industry is still chasing.
Learn More
GT Drag System
Quad carbon fiber braking system. Free spool to 20+ lbs of drag in 2 to 3 effortless turns (depending on model). GripTorq machined knob with fine linear adjustment.
Giga Arbor
Machined for fast line pickup and faster backing drying.
Concave Spool Design
Concave spool design for the ultimate weight-to-strength ratio. Machined backing markers let you fill Dacron or braid to the exact yardage.
Machined in Miami
Lightweight, rigid frame engineered for saltwater durability. Every reel is designed, engineered, and built in Miami, USA.
Precision drag control tuned to your line class.
The GT Drag System
The GT drag system is derived directly from the GTX Pentadrag architecture and scaled to the demands of each GT model. Where most drag systems are built for maximum stopping power, the GT is engineered for feel and control—delivering a precise, responsive drag curve that lets you apply exactly the pressure you want at any point in the fight. GTS models are staged for finesse and lighter line classes. GTR models run a stronger spring for a broader power band when the fish get bigger.
What It Is
Fully sealed drag system derived from GTX architecture, tuned per model for line-class-specific performance. GTS staged for finesse and control. GTR built for power and range. Both fully sealed against saltwater, sand, and debris.
What It Means on the Water
You feel the difference in the first fight. The drag responds to your adjustment immediately and predictably, with no lag and no overshoot. For anglers who want to manage pressure actively through the fight rather than set and forget, the GT is the tool.
SIDE BY SIDE
Compare the GT Series
