{"product_id":"orvis-clearwater-cast-reel","title":"Orvis Clearwater Cast Reel","description":"\u003cp\u003eStill the best performance-to-value fly fishing reel series in the industry, Clearwater Large-Arbor Reels have a new addition to the family—the Clearwater II. The die-cast design is protected by a durable powder-coat finish built to withstand hard use. An improved Carbon®-to-stainless, sealed disc drag holds its own with high-performance machined reels. The new Clearwater II fly reel converts easily to either left- or right-hand retrieve. Positive click drag knob delivers consistent settings. Updated radiused reel foot keeps your leader from kinking when wrapped around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFeatures\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•    \u003cstrong\u003eCarbon-to-Stainless Sealed Disc Drag\u003c\/strong\u003e — Improved sealed drag system resists water and debris intrusion for consistent, reliable performance in freshwater and light saltwater environments. Smooth, positive engagement from low settings to high.\u003cbr\u003e•    \u003cstrong\u003eFully Cast Frame, Spool \u0026amp; Drag Knob\u003c\/strong\u003e — All components cast from aluminum for uniform construction and durable performance. Die-cast design allows for a large-arbor geometry at an accessible price.\u003cbr\u003e•    \u003cstrong\u003eLarge Arbor Design\u003c\/strong\u003e — Faster line pickup than standard-arbor reels, reduced line memory, and more consistent drag pressure as line pays out during a fight.\u003cbr\u003e•    \u003cstrong\u003ePowder-Coat Frame Finish \u003c\/strong\u003e— More impact-resistant than standard anodizing. Available in Charcoal and Dark Pine Green for 2025.\u003cbr\u003e•    \u003cstrong\u003eUpdated Radiused Reel Foot\u003c\/strong\u003e — Curved foot fits more securely in reel seats and eliminates leader kinking when the line is wrapped around the foot for storage.\u003cbr\u003e•    \u003cstrong\u003ePositive Click Drag Knob\u003c\/strong\u003e — Indexed click stops for repeatable, consistent drag settings without hunting for the right position.\u003cbr\u003e•    \u003cstrong\u003eTool-Free Left-to-Right Retrieve Conversion\u003c\/strong\u003e — Easy retrieve direction change without disassembly.\u003cbr\u003e•    Spare Spools Available — Individual spare spools sold separately.\u003cbr\u003e•    \u003cstrong\u003eThree Sizes: II, III \u0026amp; IV\u003c\/strong\u003e — Covering 3–5 wt, 5–7 wt, and 7–9 wt applications.\u003cbr\u003e•    \u003cstrong\u003eOrvis Unconditional Guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — Covers defects in materials and workmanship. Reel cleaning and conditioning also available as an Orvis service.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSpecifications\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"624\" style=\"width: 6.5in; border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; mso-padding-alt: 0in .5pt 0in .5pt; mso-border-insideh: .5pt solid windowtext; mso-border-insidev: .5pt solid windowtext;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"113\" style=\"width: 85.0pt; border: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: #FBB017; padding: 5.0pt 7.5pt 5.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: black;\"\u003eModel\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"87\" style=\"width: 65.0pt; border: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-left: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: #FBB017; padding: 5.0pt 7.5pt 5.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: black;\"\u003eDiameter\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"87\" style=\"width: 65.0pt; border: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-left: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: #FBB017; padding: 5.0pt 7.5pt 5.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: black;\"\u003eWeight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"93\" style=\"width: 70.0pt; border: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-left: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: #FBB017; padding: 5.0pt 7.5pt 5.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: black;\"\u003eLine Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"244\" style=\"width: 183.0pt; border: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-left: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: #FBB017; padding: 5.0pt 7.5pt 5.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: black;\"\u003eCapacity (20 lb Dacron backing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"113\" style=\"width: 85.0pt; border: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: white; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003eClearwater Cast II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"87\" style=\"width: 65.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: white; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003e3.4\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"87\" style=\"width: 65.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: white; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003e5.6 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"93\" style=\"width: 70.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: white; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003e3–5 wt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"244\" style=\"width: 183.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: white; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003eWF4 + 125 yds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"113\" style=\"width: 85.0pt; border: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: whitesmoke; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003eClearwater Cast III\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"87\" style=\"width: 65.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: whitesmoke; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003e3.7\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"87\" style=\"width: 65.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: whitesmoke; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003e6.1 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"93\" style=\"width: 70.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: whitesmoke; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003e5–7 wt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"244\" style=\"width: 183.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: whitesmoke; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003eWF6 + 125 yds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 3; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"113\" style=\"width: 85.0pt; border: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: white; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003eClearwater Cast IV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"87\" style=\"width: 65.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: white; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003e4.0\"\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"87\" style=\"width: 65.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: white; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003e6.5 oz\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"93\" style=\"width: 70.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: white; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003e7–9 wt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"244\" style=\"width: 183.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: white; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003eWF8 + 200 yds\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eSize Chart\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"624\" style=\"width: 6.5in; border-collapse: collapse; border: none; mso-border-alt: solid windowtext .5pt; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184; mso-padding-alt: 0in .5pt 0in .5pt; mso-border-insideh: .5pt solid windowtext; mso-border-insidev: .5pt solid windowtext;\"\u003e\n\u003cthead\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"160\" style=\"width: 120.0pt; border: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: #FBB017; padding: 5.0pt 7.5pt 5.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: black;\"\u003eTarget Species\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"120\" style=\"width: 1.25in; border: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-left: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: #FBB017; padding: 5.0pt 7.5pt 5.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: black;\"\u003eRecommended Model\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"344\" style=\"width: 258.0pt; border: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-left: none; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: #FBB017; padding: 5.0pt 7.5pt 5.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: black;\"\u003eLine Weight\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/thead\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"160\" style=\"width: 120.0pt; border: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: white; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003eSmall Stream Trout \/ Panfish\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"120\" style=\"width: 1.25in; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: white; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003eClearwater Cast II\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"344\" style=\"width: 258.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: white; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003e3–4 wt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"160\" style=\"width: 120.0pt; border: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: whitesmoke; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003eSpring Creek \u0026amp; Technical Trout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"120\" style=\"width: 1.25in; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: whitesmoke; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003eClearwater Cast II or III\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"344\" style=\"width: 258.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: whitesmoke; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003e4–5 wt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 3;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"160\" style=\"width: 120.0pt; border: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: white; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003eAll-Around Trout\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"120\" style=\"width: 1.25in; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: white; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003eClearwater Cast III\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"344\" style=\"width: 258.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: white; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003e5–6 wt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 4;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"160\" style=\"width: 120.0pt; border: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: whitesmoke; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003eTrout (streamers \u0026amp; stillwater)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"120\" style=\"width: 1.25in; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: whitesmoke; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003eClearwater Cast III or IV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"344\" style=\"width: 258.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: whitesmoke; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003e6–7 wt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 5;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"160\" style=\"width: 120.0pt; border: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: white; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003eBass\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"120\" style=\"width: 1.25in; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: white; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003eClearwater Cast III or IV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"344\" style=\"width: 258.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: white; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003e6–7 wt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 6;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"160\" style=\"width: 120.0pt; border: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: whitesmoke; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003eCarp (light)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"120\" style=\"width: 1.25in; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: whitesmoke; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003eClearwater Cast IV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"344\" style=\"width: 258.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: whitesmoke; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003e7–8 wt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 7;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"160\" style=\"width: 120.0pt; border: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: white; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003ePike (light)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"120\" style=\"width: 1.25in; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: white; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003eClearwater Cast IV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"344\" style=\"width: 258.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: white; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003e8–9 wt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 8;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"160\" style=\"width: 120.0pt; border: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: whitesmoke; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003eSteelhead (light)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"120\" style=\"width: 1.25in; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: whitesmoke; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003eClearwater Cast IV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"344\" style=\"width: 258.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: whitesmoke; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003e8–9 wt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 9;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"160\" style=\"width: 120.0pt; border: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: white; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003eBonefish \/ Light Inshore Saltwater\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"120\" style=\"width: 1.25in; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: white; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003eClearwater Cast IV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"344\" style=\"width: 258.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: white; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003e8–9 wt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 10; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"160\" style=\"width: 120.0pt; border: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-top: none; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: whitesmoke; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003eRedfish \u0026amp; Snook (light inshore)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"120\" style=\"width: 1.25in; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: whitesmoke; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003eClearwater Cast IV\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd width=\"344\" style=\"width: 258.0pt; border-top: none; border-left: none; border-bottom: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; border-right: solid #BBCFE8 1.0pt; mso-border-top-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-left-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; mso-border-alt: solid #BBCFE8 .25pt; background: whitesmoke; padding: 4.0pt 7.5pt 4.0pt 7.5pt;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 10.0pt; color: #222222;\"\u003e8–9 wt\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eFAQ\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWho is the Orvis Clearwater Cast for?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Clearwater Cast is the right reel for anyone building their first quality fly fishing outfit, anglers equipping a second or third rod without spending premium reel money, guides outfitting loaner setups, and parents or instructors setting up beginners. It delivers a sealed disc drag, large arbor design, and solid build quality at a price point that makes it genuinely hard to justify spending more until you know exactly what you want from a more expensive reel. It is also an excellent backup reel for traveling anglers who don’t want to risk a $700 reel on a checked bag.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the drag on the Clearwater Cast actually sealed?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eYes. The Clearwater Cast features a Carbon-to-stainless sealed disc drag — the drag internals are enclosed against water and debris intrusion. This is a meaningful upgrade over older die-cast reels at this price point where sealed drags were uncommon. The sealed system makes it suitable for light saltwater use in the IV size and reduces maintenance requirements for freshwater anglers who fish in rain or wade deep.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is a die-cast reel, and how does it compare to a machined reel?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA die-cast reel is made by injecting molten aluminum into a mold under pressure, producing the frame shape in one step. A machined reel is carved from solid bar-stock aluminum using CNC mills. Die-casting allows for more complex shapes at lower cost but typically produces a slightly less precise result and heavier wall sections than machining. In practice at the Clearwater's price point, the die-cast process produces a durable, functional reel that performs well — the drag quality and sealed system are the same whether the frame is cast or machined. The trade-off is weight: die-cast reels are typically heavier per diameter than machined reels of similar size.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I use the Clearwater Cast for saltwater fishing?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe IV (7–9 wt) is suitable for light inshore saltwater use — bonefish, redfish, and snook on an 8 or 9 weight rod. The sealed drag resists corrosion, and the powder-coat finish is more durable than standard anodizing for handling saltwater exposure. Thorough rinsing with fresh water after every saltwater session is essential. The Clearwater Cast is not designed for heavy, repeated saltwater use or larger saltwater species — for dedicated saltwater fishing, stepping up to a purpose-built saltwater reel is recommended.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the radiused reel foot do, and why does it matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe updated radiused (curved) reel foot on the Clearwater Cast has two practical benefits: it fits more securely and evenly in most reel seats, reducing the chance of wobble or slippage on inexpensive reel seats; and it has a rounded leading edge that prevents the leader from kinking when you wrap it around the reel foot for storage between casts or at the end of the day. It’s a small detail that makes a noticeable difference in everyday fishing.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat are the downsides of the Orvis Clearwater Cast?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Clearwater Cast has several honest limitations to understand before buying. First, as a die-cast reel it is heavier than machined reels of comparable diameter — the III at 6.1 oz is notably heavier than the Ross Animas 5\/6 at 4.43 oz or the Galvan Rush Light R-5 LT at 5.2 oz, which can affect rod balance on light freshwater outfits. Second, the drag, while sealed and functional, is not as smooth or refined as the disc drag systems on premium machined reels — it will handle most freshwater trout situations well but lacks the startup inertia performance of higher-end reels. Third, the powder-coat finish, while durable, is susceptible to chipping on hard impacts in a way that anodized aluminum is not. Fourth, the reel is imported, not USA-made. For the price, these are acceptable trade-offs — but anglers who anticipate outgrowing the reel quickly may find it worth investing elsewhere.\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Orvis","offers":[{"title":"Black \/ II (3 - 5WT)","offer_id":53729097613626,"sku":"3FTK1010","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ III (5 - 7WT)","offer_id":53729097646394,"sku":"3FT61010","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Black \/ IV (7 - 9WT)","offer_id":53729097679162,"sku":"3FT71010","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Charcoal \/ II (3 - 5WT)","offer_id":53729097711930,"sku":"3FTK0910","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Charcoal \/ III (5 - 7WT)","offer_id":53729097744698,"sku":"3FT60910","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Charcoal \/ IV (7 - 9WT)","offer_id":53729097777466,"sku":"3FT70910","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Pine \/ II (3 - 5WT)","offer_id":53729097810234,"sku":"3FTK2110","price":129.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Pine \/ III (5 - 7WT)","offer_id":53729097843002,"sku":"3FT62110","price":139.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Dark Pine \/ IV (7 - 9WT)","offer_id":53729097875770,"sku":"3FT72110","price":149.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0689\/7464\/1466\/files\/3FT610FS26_W.webp?v=1772818816","url":"https:\/\/www.yellowdogflyfishing.com\/products\/orvis-clearwater-cast-reel","provider":"Yellow Dog Flyfishing","version":"1.0","type":"link"}