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Greys GTS500 Fly Reel

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Description / Greys GTS500 Fly Reel

The Greys GTS500 Fly Reel is the replacement for the popular GX500 Cartridge Reel. The GTS500 is manufactured from Black, Die-cast Aluminium and is far superior in design and consistent in build quality to its predecessor.

The GTS500 is the most affordable of the two options in the Greys GTS Cartridge Reel range. We think the rulon disc drag system is more than adequate for the situations these reels will commonly face. With a single turn of the drag knob you have the softest to the hardest of drag. The large arbour design increases line retrieve speeds and provides superior capacity for more than enough backing. The clear polycarbonate cassette spools aid with line identification and make the reel very attractive. Three spools are included in the package but extra spools are available individually for you to use this superb reel with all of your lines.

The two sizes of 5/6/7 and 7/8/9 have presented an option for the angler to balance their #7 rod with the smaller or larger versions of the reels. This is a feature we have appreciated within our store when suggesting suitable matches to customer's existing or new rods and lines. The quick “tool-less” change of winding direction is ideal and changing spools whilst on the water is as effortless as we think it could possibly be.

Unique line ID system, with coloured pegs supplied
Captive spool release screw
Large arbour design
Dual Rulon disc drag system
Tool less left to right conversion
New clear modified polycarbonate cassette spool

Supplied with 2 additional spools in reel case

Size Chart

Size Capacity Weight Diameter
#5/6/7 WF5+90m 216g / 7.6oz 104mm / 4.1in
#7/8/9 WF7+135m 228g / 7.9oz 110mm / 4.3in

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Customer Reviews

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Premium feel, but one glaring failure
Review by George
I got a GTS500 to share between a 9ft 7/8wt and 9ft 10wt rod, and it fits and balances both reasonably well (it is on the heavier side, as all Greys reels seem to be, but this is offset with beefier rods). It fits an 80ft WF10 line and backing well, has a reasonably strong drag, and looks great. It has a two-way click that might be annoying for some, but it's not too bad, and the cassettes are secure yet fairly easy to change.

The reason this is not a 5-star review is due to the foot on the first reel I ordered shearing off at one end, around 36 hours after it landed in my hands. Thanks to Angling Active and the Greys warranty I had it on its way for a replacement the next day, but I am slightly warier about durability. From my experiences, however, it is a great value buy.
Star Rating
Great reel
Review by Davide
The reel is great for the cost. With the fast change spool is really convenient to canghe fly line, and the fly line fitting service is incredible! Thank you Angling Active.
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Great looks and performance
Review by Derek
I've owned a few Grey's reels and this one is brilliant . I have the 7,8,9 size and it holds a pike weight forward 10 and 100 mts of 30ibs gel spun backing . The drag is great , it's light , changing spools is a doddle as is changing from left to right hand wind . The spools are cheap and coming as standard with 3 spools means you can start off with your 3 favourite lines and add for little cost . A brilliant no brainer buy.
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This reel screams quality
Review by Kilsh
Whilst a cheaper cousin of the GTS700 this reel really is a quality item. Made from cast aluminium it has a very robust yet light feel to it. It looks great in its satin finish is very smooth and has a very quick retrieve rate. Works on a cassette system so idea, for quick line changes and the larger diameter spool helps with anti kinking and line lay. Comes with very smart case and spare cassetes too. Great price from AA too.
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Value
Review by Bob
Best reel on the market for the money hands down! And at an excellent price could not find it cheaper.
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Greys fly reel
Review by Steve
I’m a beginner and this reel is perfect, easy to use and feels great
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very good
Review by STUART
very nice reel with 2 spare spools and comes in a carry case, handy for keeping them all together, would recommend reel to anyone looking to get one
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very good
Review by STUART
good reel also comes with 2 spare spools, used for the first time last week with no problems at all
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Great reel.
Review by Thomas
Very nice reel. Comes with 2 spares spools so very convenient if you need different types of line. Plus, the design is great.
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Good reel for the price
Review by Palmer
Always bought Greys reels - never let you down. Another good reel at a fair price

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