At Bauer, our mission is to go beyond expectations in design, function, and aesthetics with any reel we make. When we looked at building our next saltwater and big game reel, we focused on reliability, strength, and intuitive function.

In the end, our new reel is not just built, but born from the flats, jungle backwaters, and off shore environments, specifically for any demandinganglers pursuit of perfect performance.

WELCOME TO THE NEXT GENERATION OF BIG GAME FLY FISHING PERFORMANCE.

The newly designed drag system is powered by a cutting-edge, alternating stainless steel and carbon discs stack, that effectively disperses heat andfacilitatesultra-smooth engagement when fighting the worlds most powerful fish. An oversized low-durometer rubber O-ring provides consistency throughout the drag adjustment range, allowing for even resistance with every click of the drag knob. Many competitorsdragsystems inconsistently increase pressureeither too quickly or too slowly. The SLTs drag is linear with every click, allowing anglers to dial in their settings for the perfect amount of resistance. Additionally, the newdragstack features a high and low-end hard stop, preventing over-tightening and free spooling.

Clutch
The SLT features a re-imagined and incredibly smooth clutch mechanism. Inspired by the tried-and-true clutch that revolutionized the fly reel industry for two decades, the re-imagined clutch seamlessly transitions from the highest drag settings and provides ultimate smoothness when fighting unforgiving fish. All internal componentry has been made larger for easy handling, tighter tolerances, and is made to take higher heat and torque that come with fishing for tarpon, giant trevally, and arapaima among others.

FullySealed Carbon Drag
Featuring a fully water- and debris-sealed system, hardcore anglers can rest easy knowing the SLT can withstand days of saltwater, mud, sand, and dirt without fail.

7/8/9 Weight

The SLT 7/8/9 reel is the ultimate flats companion, purpose-built for pursuing bonefish, redfish, striper and Large Bass. Designed to excel in saltwater environments, this reel features a re-engineered, fully sealed Bauer drag system that stands up to the toughest runs. Its smooth, powerful drag and generous capacity make it ideal for 7, 8, and 9 weight rods.

Spool Width: 1.15

Overall Diameter: 4.25

Arbor Diameter: 2.45

Weight: 10.37oz.

Capacity: 200 yards30lb. Dacron with9wt. Fly line

Linepick-up per rotation (Arbor Only): 7

Line pick-up per rotation (Fully Loaded): 10

9/10/11 Weight

The SLT 9/10/11 is your all-around workhorse. This reel is built to stop anything and everything from GTs and Tarpon to Arapaima and Roosters. Whether you’re traveling deep into the Jungle or to a remote Atol this reel is built to meet the demands of the extreme big game angler.

Spool Width: 1.15

Overall Diameter: 4.65

Arbor Diameter: 2.7

Weight: 10.77oz.

Capacity: 200 yards30lb. Dacron with 11wt. Fly line

Linepick-up per rotation (Arbor Only): 8

Line pick-up per rotation (Fully Loaded): 12