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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.

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

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


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CL SERIES SL SERIES CK SERIES  MEGA ARBOR SPOOLS NEW! CR3 ULTRA ARBOR REEL

   CL SERIES
Freshwater Standard Arbor

- 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.


 

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 #)

 

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  SL SERIES
Large Arbor - "For anything that swims"

- 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.




 

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 #)

 

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CK SERIES
Freshwater Large Arbor

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.

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 #)

 

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MEGA ARBOR SPOOLS
SLL6, SLL7, SLL8 - Saltwater
CL1 - Freshwater

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.

 

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

 


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NEW! CR3 ULTRA ARBOR REEL - NEW!
Freshwater Ultra Arbor

CR SERIES SPOOL SPECIFICATION:
Diameter / Weight /Line Weight/Capacity/ Backing
 
CR3 (9,7cm / 140g / 5-6 / WF 5 F + 140m 20# )
        (9,7cm / 140g / 5-6 / WF 6 F + 100m 20#
)

 

 
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CONTACT US (South Africa): 
SHILTON INTERNATIONAL
Tel/Fax: +27 (0) 11 431- 1557
Mobile: +27 (0) 82 851-9655
Email:
info@shiltonreels.com

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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