Tibor Riptide Fly Reel - Royal Blue - Free Fly Line

Full Description

The Tibor Riptide Fly Reel is a true workhorse in the saltwater world—trusted by anglers chasing powerful, fast-moving species across the globe. Designed by Ted Juracsik and refined with input from icons like Lefty Kreh and Flip Pallot, the Riptide has earned its reputation through decades of proven performance.

At its core is Tibor’s legendary sealed cork drag system—renowned for delivering incredibly smooth, consistent pressure under extreme loads. This system has helped land countless trophy fish and contributed to over 250 world-record catches, standing up to blistering runs from species like tarpon, permit, and offshore gamefish.

The large arbor spool and oversized hub provide fast, efficient line retrieval, even when you’re deep into your backing. Internally, a hard-coated aluminum main gear and sealed ceramic bearings ensure strength, durability, and flawless rotation in harsh saltwater environments.

Machined from solid bar-stock aluminum, the Riptide features a ventilated spool and frame to dissipate heat during long runs, while maintaining a lightweight feel that balances modern fly rods.

Bonus: Every Riptide reel includes a FREE fly line (up to $99.99 value)—professionally matched by our staff to your setup so you’re ready to fish right out of the box.

Finished with Tibor’s signature craftsmanship and backed by USA manufacturing, this reel is built to perform when everything is on the line.

3 Key Benefits

• Legendary Cork Drag – Ultra-smooth, powerful, and proven on big fish
• FREE Fly Line Included – Ready-to-fish value up to $99.99
• Saltwater Tough – Built to handle heat, speed, and corrosion

Key Features

• Large arbor design for increased retrieve rate
• Oversized hub for consistent pickup deep into backing
• Sealed ceramic ball bearings for smooth performance
• Hard-coated aluminum main gear for durability
• Sealed, self-lubricating cork drag system
• Ventilated spool and frame for heat dissipation
• Detented drag knob for precise adjustments
• Removable outgoing clicker system
• Machined from solid bar-stock aluminum
• Delrin handle for secure grip
• Includes thick neoprene case
• Serialized for identification
• Made and assembled in the USA