Custom Reels
2024 Custom Mertrout Reel, 5 Plus
$1,000.00 Save $-1,000.00This item becomes available in:
Certainly the most unique of the engraved reels we've made, these Custom MerTrout Reels are for anglers with a sense of humor. This reel is sure to make a splash in your lineup. Available in 5+ Large Arbor only. Online orders will receive a free random MerTrout sticker with purchase (while supplies last).
We’ve used this workhorse surf fishing in So Cal, light steelheading in Oregon, chucking nasty streamers to ravenous browns in Montana, and stalking bones on the flats in Belize.
Proudly made in Southern California, USA.
Each Iconic Reel comes with Reel Pouch and Iconic Cap Wrench.
Not compatible with previous model spools. All reels are anodized in small batches therefore anodize color may vary slightly.
Body | Iconic Fly Reel |
Protection | Type II Anodize |
Diameter | 3.75″ |
Width | .904″ |
Weight | 7.43oz |
Spools | Large Arbor |
Backing Capacity | Hatch Premium Backing: LA WF5F-120Y, WF6F-100Y, WF7F-80Y; MA WF5F-130Y, WF6F-115Y, WF7F-100Y |
Line Weights | 5-7 |
Species | Trout, Corbina, Small Bonefish, etc |
2024 Custom Kraken Reel, 7 Plus
$1,300.00 Save $-1,300.00Our first custom engraved run of the year is here! This incredible edition depicts the legendary sea monster, the Kraken, in our signature epic Hatch style. This reel is only available in a 7+ Large Arbor configuration, and is anodized in a brilliant ocean-blue turquoise and hand-painted with sun yellow in the engravings. Online purchases come with Hatch Outdoors Kraken Sticker while supplies last (only at hatchoutdoors.com)
If I was stranded on a desert island and had only one reel to bring, it would be the 7+. We have sold more of these bad boys than any other size in the Hatch line up. From bonefish to permit, steelhead to carp, this reel has you covered.
Proudly made in Southern California, USA.
Each Iconic Reel comes with Reel Pouch and Iconic Cap Wrench.
Not compatible with previous model spools. Exact anodize color may vary slightly.
Body | Iconic Fly Reel |
Protection | Type II Anodize |
Diameter |
4.125″
|
Width |
1.05″
|
Weight |
11.0 oz
|
Spools |
Large Arbor
|
Backing Capacity | Hatch Premium Backing: LA WF7F-260Y, WF8F-240Y, WF9F-220Y; MA WF7F-340Y, WF8F-320Y, WF9F-300Y |
Line Weights | 7-9 |
Species | Bass, Bonefish, Muskie, Permit, Pike, Salmon, Steelhead, Striper |
CA Warning | WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm https://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/product |
2024 Custom Nevermore Reel, 11 Plus
$1,128.00 Save $-1,128.00The Nevermore Iconics have been specially made in what we refer to as our "murdered out" palette. Black body, black paint, black handle, black EVERYTHING*. This run is available in all Iconic sizes and arbors in limited quantities. Each ONLINE reel purchase comes with a special Quote the Raven sticker while supplies last. Stickers are Hatch-Online Exclusive Only.
*Everything that is able to be anodized is black. However, some pieces are excluded due to their inability to anodize, ex: stainless steel counter weight.
Proudly made in Southern California, USA.
Each Iconic Reel comes with Reel Pouch and Iconic Cap Wrench.
Not compatible with previous model spools. Anodize color may vary.
Body | Iconic Fly Reel |
Protection | Type II Anodize |
Diameter | 4.75″ |
Width | 1.285″ |
Weight | 11.3oz |
Spools | Large Arbor, Mid Arbor |
Backing Capacity | Hatch Premium Backing: LA WF11F-400Y, WF12F-360Y; MA WF11F-500Y, WF12F-450Y |
Line Weights | 11-12 |
Species | Billfish, GT, Tarpon |
CA Warning | WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm https://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/product |
2024 Custom Nevermore Reel, 3 Plus
$651.00 Save $-651.00The Nevermore Iconics have been specially made in what we refer to as our "murdered out" palette. Black body, black paint, black handle, black EVERYTHING*. This run is available in all Iconic sizes and arbors in limited quantities. Each ONLINE reel purchase comes with a special Quote the Raven sticker while supplies last. Stickers are Hatch-Online Exclusive Only.
*Everything that is able to be anodized is black. However, some pieces are excluded due to their inability to anodize, ex: stainless steel counter weight.
The 3+ is capable of running 3–5 weight lines with ample backing capacity for the occasional whopper that might come along. At first glance you’ll notice this ain’t no dainty trout reel. This little wonder means business.
Proudly made in Southern California, USA.
Each Iconic Reel comes with Reel Pouch and Iconic Cap Wrench.
Not compatible with previous model spools. Anodize color may vary.
Body | Iconic Fly Reel |
Protection | Type II Anodize |
Diameter |
3.25″
|
Width |
.850″
|
Weight |
4.94oz
|
Spools |
Large Arbor
|
Backing Capacity | Hatch Premium Backing: LA WF3F-118Y, WF4F-108Y, WF5F-86Y; WF3F-155Y |
Line Weights | 3-5 |
Species | Trout, etc |
CA Warning | WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm https://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/product |
2023 Custom Saltwater Slam Reel, Tarpon 11 Plus
$1,800.00 Save $-802.00The 2023 Custom Saltwater Slam Reels are here! Inspired by top saltwater species, these geometrically designed reels are in a league of their own! These are also Hatch's first ever half-frame reels.
The Saltwater Slam Iconics have been specially anodized in fan-favorite cyan blue and hand-painted with a complimentary teal paint for that true ocean blue look. This run is available in sizes 7+ with Bonefish engraving, 9+ with Permit engraving, and 11+ with Tarpon engraving - all in large arbor only.
Proudly made in Southern California, USA.
Each Iconic Reel comes with Reel Pouch and Iconic Cap Wrench.
Not compatible with previous model spools.
Body | Iconic Fly Reel |
Protection | Type II Anodize |
Diameter | 4.75″ |
Width | 1.285″ |
Weight | 13.09 oz |
Spools | Large Arbor |
Backing Capacity | Hatch Premium Backing: LA WF11F-400Y, WF12F-360Y; MA WF11F-500Y, WF12F-450Y |
Line Weights | 11-12 |
Species | Billfish, GT, Tarpon |
CA Warning | WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm https://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/product |
2023 Custom Jokester Reel, 3 Plus
$651.00 Save $-651.00 The Jokester Iconics have been specially anodized in a striking purple and green combo and hand-painted with a complimentary white paint. This run is available in sizes 3+, 4+. 5+, 7+, & 9+ in large arbor only.
The 3+ is capable of running 3–5 weight lines with ample backing capacity for the occasional whopper that might come along. At first glance you’ll notice this ain’t no dainty trout reel. This little wonder means business.
Proudly made in Southern California, USA.
Each Iconic Reel comes with Reel Pouch and Iconic Cap Wrench.
Not compatible with previous model spools.
Body | Iconic Fly Reel |
Protection | Type II Anodize |
Diameter |
3.25″
|
Width |
.850″
|
Weight |
4.94oz
|
Colors | Clear/Blue, Clear/Red, Black/Silver, Gray/Black |
Spools |
Large Arbor
|
Backing Capacity | Hatch Premium Backing: LA WF3F-118Y, WF4F-108Y, WF5F-86Y; WF3F-155Y |
Line Weights | 3-5 |
Species | Trout, etc |
CA Warning | WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm https://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/product |
2023 Custom Jokester Reel, 4 Plus
$706.00 Save $-706.00The Jokester Iconics have been specially anodized in a striking purple and green combo and hand-painted with a complimentary white paint. This run is available in sizes 3+, 4+. 5+, 7+, & 9+ in large arbor only.
The 4+ bridges the gap in size and weight between the 3 and 5 plus models. If you’re looking for the perfect reel for your 9′ 5 weight rod then look no further.
Proudly made in Southern California, USA.
Each Iconic Reel comes with Reel Pouch and Iconic Cap Wrench.
Not compatible with previous model spools.
Body | Iconic Fly Reel |
Protection | Type II Anodize |
Diameter |
3.425″
|
Width |
.850″
|
Weight |
5.25oz
|
Spools |
Large Arbor
|
Backing Capacity | Hatch Premium Backing: LA WF4F-120Y, WF5F-110Y, WF6F-88Y |
Line Weights | 4-6 |
Species | Trout, Bass, etc |
CA Warning | WARNING: Cancer and Reproductive Harm https://www.P65Warnings.ca.gov/product |