February 21, 2020
By Fly Fisherman
“This reel review first appeared in the 2020 Gear Guide.”
Most great products don’t come from the minds of engineers or marketing savants, they come from consumers—great companies listen to their customers, and that’s what Orvis has done with the makeover of one of its top-selling reels.
While the vast majority of online consumer reviews of the previous Orvis Hydros SL were glowing, there were a few criticisms that made you go “Hmmm.” A few people complained that after use in salt water, grit and debris got inside the drag housing. Some said the drag knob was too small and unfeatured to get a grip on with hot, sweaty hands. A...
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