Shilton Engineering was established  in 1988, specializing
in high precision work. The renowned Shilton reels have been manufactured since 1999 and are crossing all frontiers in the international fly fishing arena.

Shilton is a company passionate about their products. They place much emphasis on ensuring an unsurpassed quality and excellent customer service.

The worldwide distribution of Shilton Fly Reels is overseen by Bluewater Flies - South Africa with over 12 years of experience in the fly fishing
industry.  (Website www.bluewaterflies.co.za)

All Shilton products have been extensively tested and placed under intense trials over many years and are proving themselves worthy time and time again.

Shilton have supported many fly fishing guide programs and have received phenomenal feed back from top fly fisherman and guides world wide.

The Shilton Fly Reels have become a household name in South Africa and have a great reputation for being fly reels of excellence !

All machining is done in-house using the latest CNC technology.

Shilton are committed to a long relationship with their clients and are proud to say that most of their clients become ardent Shilton supporters.

The Shilton Team comprise of avid, experienced people who are committed and are always ready to be of service. 

Do you desire an awesome fly reel collection which will stand the test of time ? 
Choose Shilton, you won’t regret it.

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THE REELS

CL SERIES Freshwater Standard Arbor CL SERIES MEASUREMENTS: Diameter / Weight /Line Weight/Capacity/ Backing Metric CL2 (7,3cm / 135g / 3-6 / WF5 + 150m 20#) CL3 (7,9cm / 140g / 5-7 / WF6 + 180m 20#) CL4 (8,5cm / 154g / 6-8 / WF7 + 220m 20#) CL5 (9,1cm / 168g / 7-9 / WF8 + 250m 20#) CL6 (9,7cm / 179g / 8-10 / WF9 + 330m 20#) Imperial CL2 (2.9"/4.4 oz./3-6/WF5 + 165 yd. 20 #) CL3 (3.1"/4.6 oz./5-7/WF6 + 200 yd. 20 #) CL4 (3.3"/4.9 oz./6-8/WF7 + 240 yd. 20 #) CL5 (3.6"/5.6 oz./7-9/WF8 + 275 yd. 20 #) CL6 (3.8"/6.2 oz./8-10/WF9 + 360 yd. 20 #)

- Precision machined from 6082 T6 high   grade aluminium bar stock. - All components machine crafted from the   latest CNC technology. - Fully ventilated spool and frame to assist in   weight reduction and line drying. - Anodised finish for maximum corrosion   resistance. - Advanced specially formulated polymer disk   drag system, running on polished stainless   steel disc which delivers a very smooth and   low start-up inertia, with zero engagement   backlash. - Silent retrieve and drag rotation. - Click type drag knob for consistent setting. - The range of drag settings is custom   adjustable to your specific needs. - Spool running on precision roller and deep   groove ball bearings in sealed housing. - Exposed palming rim for additional control. - Quick release spool change with no loose   parts. - Simple right-left hand conversion. - High capacity. - Low weight. - All markings are engraved on reel frame. - Saltwater approved. - Supplied with leather pouch. - Limited life warranty.

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SL SERIES Large Arbor - "For anything that swims" SL SERIES MEASUREMENTS: Diameter / Weight /Line Weight/Capacity/ Backing Metric SL8  (12.6 cm/418 g/14-16/WF14S + 550 m 30 #) SL7 (10,9 cm / 290g / 12-14 / WF12 S + 350m 30#) SL6 (9,7 cm / 230g / 9-10 / WF9 I + 210m 30#) SL5 (9,1 cm / 215g / 7-8 / WF7 I + 250m 20#) Imperial SL8 (5"/14.7 oz./14-16/WF14S + 600 yd. 30 #) SL7 (4.3"/10.2 oz./12-14/WF12 S + 380 yd. 30 #) SL6 (3.8"/8.1 oz./9-10/WF9 I + 230 yd. 30 #) SL5 (3.6"/7.6 oz./7-8/WF7 I + 275 yd. 20 #)

- Precision machined from 6082 T6 high-grade   aluminium bar stock. - All components machine crafted from the   latest CNC technology. - Fully ventilated spool and frame to assist in   weight reduction and increased airflow for   faster line drying. - Anodised finish for maximum corrosion   resistance. - Large custom processed high-grade cork   drag disc which delivers a very smooth and   powerful drag system with exceptionally low   start up inertia. - Click type drag knob for consistent setting. - Washers and springs are captive within the   draw bar cap resulting in less loose parts   when changing spool. - Perfectly balanced spool running on two   stainless steel deep groove ball bearings. - Exposed palming rim for additional control. - Simple right-left hand conversion. - Low weight. - All markings are engraved on reel frame. - Extremely simple disassembly procedure   for cleaning after salt water use. - Supplied with reel pouch and Shilton drag   lube. - Saltwater Approved. - Limited life warranty.

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CK SERIES Freshwater Large Arbor CK SERIES MEASUREMENTS: Diameter / Weight /Line Weight/Capacity/ Backing Metric CK2 (7,9cm/136g/4-5/WF4 F + 75m 20# WF5 F + 60m 20#) CK3 (8,5cm/145g/6-7/WF6 F + 100m 20# WF7 F + 90m 20#) Imperial CK2 (3.1"/4.8 oz./4-5/WF4 F + 80 yd. 20 # WF5 F + 65 yd.          20 #) CK3 (3.3"/5.1 oz./6-7/WF6 F + 110 yd. 20 # WF7 F + 100 yd.           20 #)

THE SHILTON CK SERIES (FRESHWATER LARGE ARBOR) REELS   The Shilton freshwater large arbor reels have two reels in the range, the CK 2 (4-5wt) which holds 60m of 20lb backing with a 5 wt floating line, and the CK 3 (6-7 wt) which holds 90m of 20lb backing with a 7wt floating line. These reels sport the unmistakable Shilton porting and use the tried and tested, ultra smooth CL Series drag. Like all the other Shilton reels these reels are machined from solid 6082 T6 bar stock using the latest CNC technology and come with a limited life warranty. The reels come in a genuine leather pouch.  Contact your local tackle dealer for prices.

MEGA ARBOR SPOOLS SLL6, SLL7, SLL8 - Saltwater CL1 - Freshwater SLL Mega Arbor Spool and CL1 Large Arbor Spool Specification: Diameter / Weight /Line Weight/Capacity/ Backing SLL6 WF8F + 200 m / 220 yd. 30 lb Gelspun SLL 7 WF10F + 250 m / 275 yd. 30 lb Gelspun SLL8 WF12F + 600 m / 660 yd. 50 lb Gelspun CL1 WF3F + 35 m / 39 yd. 20 # Dacron

THE SHILTON MEGA ARBOR SPOOLS SERIES In our extensive dealings and conversations with guides fishing with Shilton Fly Reels around the globe, it became obvious that there was a need for two things namely; a fly reel with a higher line retrieval and a fly reel that addressed the huge backing capacities of fly reels spooled with the new ultra thin superbraid backings (after all, not everybody needs 1200 metres/1300 yards of 50lb braid backing on their Shilton SL8 Large Arbor Fly Reel) Instead of going out and developing a brand new fly reel, we believe that our Shilton Mega Arbor Spools meet both these requirements.  The new spools have also been developed to allow the angler to use the SL Series reels for line weights lighter than originally intended. Shilton also developed the new CL1 spool which fits onto the CL2 fly reel, effectively turning a 5 weight reel into a highly functional large arbor three weight fly reel. Besides looking great, we believe these spools add an excellent deal of versatility to the Shilton Fly Range.

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CONTACT US (South Africa):  SHILTON INTERNATIONAL Tel/Fax: +27 (0) 11 431- 1557 Mobile: +27 (0) 82 851-9655 Email: chadfly@netactive.co.za Postal Address: PO Box 6754, Weltevreden Park, 1715, Roodepoort,  South Africa

To order Shilton Fly Reels direct from the USA (office in Denver, Colorado, USA) - All retailers are welcome to contact us at: shiltonflyreels@comcast.net Postal Address: Shilton Fly Reels 4833 Front St., Unit B #205 Castle Rock, Co 80104-7901

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