Ross Animas
In Stock • Bozeman, MT
- Bell-shaped, Ultra-Large Arbor
- Intricately machined details
- Machined canvas phenolic handle
- Two-tone aluminum accents
- Maintenance-free spool release
- Composite-Disc Drag with Stainless Steel Interface
- Limited lifetime warranty
Description
The Animas takes the time-proven features that made the original Animas a guide favorite and incorporates new machined features that bring it into the modern era of Ross.
A fully-redesigned frame and spool are highlights of the new Animas. The spool shows off the cutting-edge manufacturing techniques Ross Reels has developed, delivering a design that is incredibly strong and visually stunning. The Animas also re-joins the family by incorporating an ultra-light canvas phenolic handle which gets tackier when wet. A new trouble-free spool release yields zero-maintenance performance, allowing the Animas to be ready for any fresh or saltwater excursion.
The frame is accented by a machined silhouette of the Colorado mountains in Ross Reels’ backyard. Its uniquely ported design and structural profile are eye-catching industry firsts. The two-tone drag knob sports an updated aesthetic with a lower profile and increased grip. An improved composite drag system delivers more power in an established Ross design used and loved by more than 80,000 fly anglers the world over.
Size Chart
Recommended Applications by Size
| Target Species | Recommended Model | Line Weight | Ideal Applications |
|---|---|---|---|
| Small & Medium Trout | Animas 4/5 | 4–5 wt | Dry flies, nymphs, small streams |
| Trout (All-Around) | Animas 5/6 | 5–6 wt | Dry flies, nymphing, streamers |
| Large Trout | Animas 6/7 | 6–7 wt | Streamers, indicator rigs, big rivers |
| Smallmouth Bass | Animas 5/6 | 5–6 wt | Poppers, streamers |
| Largemouth Bass | Animas 6/7 | 6–7 wt | Large poppers, streamers |
| Carp | Animas 6/7 | 6–7 wt | Lightly weighted nymphs, crayfish, etc. |
| Steelhead | Animas 6/7 | 6–7 wt | Single-hand and lighter two-hand setups |
| Salmon | Animas 6/7 | 6–7 wt | Pink, sockeye, and smaller salmon applications |
| Trout Spey | Animas 5/6 | 4–6 wt Spey | Trout Spey and light switch rods |
FAQ
Who Is the Ross Animas For?
The Ross Animas is built for anglers looking for a durable, American-made reel that delivers excellent performance without stepping into the premium price category. For years, the Animas has been a favorite among guides, outfitters, and everyday anglers because it offers the reliability Ross is known for in a straightforward, hardworking package.
The Animas excels as an all-around freshwater reel. Whether you're fishing dry flies on a spring creek, nymphing a Western tailwater, stripping streamers for brown trout, or chasing bass and carp, the Animas provides the durability, drag performance, and simplicity needed for day-in, day-out fishing.
What Makes the Ross Animas Different?
The latest generation Animas takes everything anglers loved about the original and modernizes it with improved machining, a redesigned frame and spool, enhanced aesthetics, and a more powerful drag system.
Ross also incorporated many of the manufacturing techniques developed for their premium reels, resulting in a spool and frame that are exceptionally strong while maintaining a clean, lightweight design.
Is the Ross Animas a Good Trout Reel?
Absolutely. The Animas was designed with trout anglers in mind and has become one of the most popular freshwater reels in the Ross lineup.
The 4/5 and 5/6 sizes are excellent choices for most trout applications, while the 6/7 is ideal for anglers fishing larger rivers, heavier nymph rigs, sink tips, or streamer setups.
What Is the Advantage of the Canvas Phenolic Handle?
The Animas features Ross's ultra-light canvas phenolic handle, which actually becomes tackier when wet.
This provides a secure grip in cold, rainy, or otherwise challenging conditions and is particularly appreciated by anglers fishing in wet weather or frequently handling fish.
What Are the Downsides of the Ross Animas?
The Animas was designed as a hardworking, do-everything freshwater reel. If that is what you are looking for, it remains one of the most durable, dependable, and versatile freshwater reels available today. There are larger arbor freshwater reels out there that have more crossover capabilities into the salt, but the Animas is an excellent everyday freshwater reel at a respectable price point.
Warranty
Ross Warranty Information
Ross Reels® branded fly reels purchased through an Authorized Dealer are covered by a limited lifetime warranty for as long as the product is on the market.* This limited lifetime warranty only applies to the original owner and is not transferable. This limited lifetime warranty is limited to repair or replacement of the product only, and does not cover direct, indirect, consequential, incidental or any other type of damage resulting from the use of the product. This limited lifetime warranty does not cover normal wear and tear, fire, theft, loss, discontinued products or negligence that causes damage to the product. Any intentional damage or improper or illegal misuse of the product voids the limited lifetime warranty. Discontinued products may be replaced with different models where appropriate, as determined in the sole discretion of Ross. Some states do not allow the exclusion or limitation of incidental or consequential damages, so the above limitation or exclusion may not apply to you. This warranty gives you specific legal rights, which may vary from state to state. To qualify for warranty service, the original owner must return the product to Ross with a Product Service Form, or the warranty return will be refused and sent back to the customer. All shipments to Ross must be freight paid. Ross reserves the right to determine whether to repair or replace any product covered by this warranty. Ross further reserves the right to change, modify, or discontinue the design of any product previously manufactured at any time with or without notice and without assuming any obligation to the consumer under the limited lifetime warranty. Discontinued products may be replaced with newer models when necessary. * Products not purchased through an Authorized Dealer are not covered under this warranty. Please return all warranty products with a completed Product Service form.
