Nautilus GTR 8/9 Fly Reel

Fall 2025- Nautilus Reels is proud to announce the launch of the new GTR 8/9 fly reel, the latest addition to the cutting-edge GT series. Designed for anglers who demand absolute performance from their saltwater and heavy freshwater gear, the GTR 8/9 delivers uncompromising strength, smoothness, and dependability in a reel purpose-built for powerful fish.

 The GTR series is engineered to be stronger, lighter, and more responsive than its predecessors, with a refined frame and expanded drag range that outpaces the NV-G series it replaces. With a seamless left-hand to right-hand retrieve conversion, the GTR 8/9 combines innovation with simplicity in a sleek, modern design.

 We’re excited to introduce the GTR 8/9, a reel that embodies everything Nautilus stands for—precision, performance, and durability. This 4.5-diameter reel gives anglers lightning-fast line pickup and the stopping power to handle bonefish, permit, or steelhead with confidence. Soon you will be able to swap it with the 10/11 spool for tarpon season—one frame, multiple fisheries.

 The 8/9 spool is easily distinguishable from its larger sibling, the 10/11 spool, with a larger arbor profile and clear 8/9 marking on the spool face. As with all GT series spools, integrated backing markers are machined directly into each spool for quick and accurate loading.

* Lightweight construction for effortless handling
* Smooth and simple left-to-right hand conversion
* Expanded drag adjustment range for versatile performance
* Sleek, modern design
* Integrated backing markers machined into the spool for precise line filling
* A standard 24mm or 15/16” socket compatibility for easy removal of a stuck spool cap
* Neoprene reel cover included
* Extra spools available here as an option

Technology-

* GTX Pentadrag- The Pentadrag braking system features three cork and carbon fiber surfaces and two free floating carbon fiber surfaces, which are topped with a Kevlar®/carbon fiber hybrid precision plate that ensures even pressure at all points of the drag surfaces. The cork acts as an insulation and compression material to ensure a smooth drag transition, while the carbon fiber delivers the market-leading and overall smoothness that Nautilus Reels is known for
* Giga- The Uber arbors of fly fishing reels. Reel in more than a foot per turn of the handle. A unique design feature of these spools is grooves that let the bottom of the backing breathe to promote faster drying. The giga arbors have redefined large arbor reel design
* Activseal- Perpetually repels contaminants from braking system
* GripTorq- The GripTorq is an intricately machined proprietary 4 axis drag knob that promote light weight, strength and more grip than on any other drag knob in the industry. The GTX GripTorq drag knob measures 1.9″ in diameter and adjusts the drag from zero to max in 1 1/4 turn.

Nautilus GTR 8/9 Fly Reel- available here in Black but also available in Brushed Titanium. Sorry no custom colors available at this time.

* Diameter: 4.5"
* Weight: 6.7 oz
* Capacity: WF8 + 225 yards #30 Dacron, 6.7 oz   WF9 + 200 yards #30 Dacron, 6.7 oz

 Like all Nautilus reels, the GTR 8/9 is available exclusively through leading fly shops that appreciate and depend on your continued support.

Line This Reel - When you purchase a fly line along with this reel, upon checkout simply pair the two together and choose your backing color. We'll put the correct amount of backing on the reel and load it up properly for FREE. Click Here to watch a video on exactly how to do this.