SHILTON SL6 FLY REEL

Shilton SL6 Fly Reel

The Shilton SL6 Fly Reel is a compact, high-performance saltwater reel engineered to deliver the strength and reliability of a larger reel while maintaining a lightweight, balanced profile. With a proven track record spanning more than two decades, the SL series has earned its reputation in some of the world’s most remote and demanding fishing environments. The SL6 is trusted by anglers and professional guides targeting powerful species such as tigerfish, salmon, char, and bonefish using light tackle.

Machined from solid 6082 T6 high-grade aluminium bar stock, the SL6 is built for exceptional durability and long-term performance. It features Shilton’s custom-processed cork disc drag system, complemented by enclosed one-way plungers, delivering smooth, consistent drag pressure under heavy load. The reel’s standard arbor design provides generous backing capacity, making it well suited to fast-running fish in both freshwater and saltwater applications.

Finished with a high-quality Type II anodised coating, the SL6 offers excellent corrosion resistance and wear protection, ensuring reliable operation in harsh environments. Simple, robust, and highly effective, the SL6 reflects Shilton’s philosophy of producing reels that perform flawlessly under constant use and extreme conditions.

Features:

• Precision machined from solid 6082 T6 high-grade aluminium bar stock

• Custom-processed cork disc drag system for smooth, consistent performance

• Enclosed one-way plungers for reliability and durability

• Compact reel with the power and capacity of a larger model

• Standard arbor spool design with ample backing capacity

• Type II anodised finish for corrosion resistance in saltwater and freshwater

• Proven design trusted by professional guides worldwide

• Available with incoming and outgoing click or silent outgoing with incoming click

• Color options available: Black, Red, Titanium

Specifications (SL6):

• Diameter: 9.1 cm / 3.6 in

• Weight: 200 g / 7.0 oz

• Line Weight: 5–6 / 6–7 WT

• Backing Capacity:

  • WF6 line + 200 m (30 lb) braided backing

  • WF6 line + 130 m (50 lb) braided backing

The Shilton SL6 Fly Reel delivers uncompromising strength, smooth drag performance, and long-term durability in a compact format. Designed for serious anglers who demand reliability when targeting powerful fish, the SL6 remains a benchmark reel for both saltwater and freshwater fly fishing applications.