It has been more than seven years since Nautilus introduced their widely acclaimed and award-winning GTX reels. Since that release in 2017, the team at Nautilus has studied this reel while envisioning ways to develop its design into a smaller reel for anglers around the world
The next in flagship lineage from Nautilus and expanding on the highly acclaimed Nautilus NV-G, the Nautilus GTS fly reels provide enhancements on an already tremendous reel:
• Lighter Weight
• Faster Manufacturing Process
• Effortless LH to RH Conversion
• Expanded Drag Adjustment Range
• Sleeker Design (which was no small feat)
Nautilus GTS fly reels are powered by a truly exceptional drag system that is not only smooth and powerful, but designed with purpose. The first full turn of the drag knob gives you 90% of the usable drag for light tippet dry fly or nymphing. When using heavier tippets for streamers or targeting species like bonefish or baby tarpon, the second turn will provide 90% of the drag you need. And if you need to break off a fish quickly—just half a turn more, and your tippet will snap.
That's not all the Nautilus GTS fly reel boasts! Nautilus introduced groundbreaking features never before seen in a reel. For instance, the spool release cap now boasts a 7/8” (22 mm) hex shape—the same size as your car’s lug nuts—so if it ever gets stuck, you can remove it with a standard socket. Nautilus has also added external backing markers, with spools featuring two crossbars to indicate the optimal backing fill level for your line weight.
Made in USA with full Nautilus lifetime warranty.
| Model | Backing | Weight | Width | Diameter |
| GTS 5/6 | WF6 + 150yds 20lb | 5.1oz | ||
| GTS 7/8 | WF8 + 180yds 20lb | 5.3oz | 4.0" | 1.05" |
