Old Mariner Reels

Offshore Series 12+ WT Standard Drag

Offshore Series 12+ WT Standard Drag

Old Mariner 12+ WT Standard Drag

The original Old Mariner reels designed to be used in battles with serious fish. These reels are for serious saltwater fly anglers accustomed to the quality needed to fish the saltwater environment for any fish in the sea. No maintenance, smooth, drags, industrial strength components to last a lifetime of abuse. Not the lightest, not the heaviest, definitely the strongest fly reel on the market backed by over 60 years of fly reel design and manufacturing, with a lifetime warranty.

  • Unique Dual Sided Frame
  • Large Knurled Drag Knob
  • Fully Sealed Internal Drag 
  • Fine Drag Adjustment from 0 to 20 lb. 
  • Low Startup Inertia Spool
  • Arbor Diameter: 3"
  • Spool Diameter: 5.250"
  • Spool Width: 1.000"
  • Suggested Line Weight: 15
  • Line Capacity: 360 yds. (30# Dacron)
  • 16.5" Retrieve per Revolution
  • Weight: 15 oz
  • Lifetime Limited Warranty

Reel is supplied with appropriate Dacron backing factory installed Free of Charge!

Regular price $1,095.00 USD
Regular price $450.00 USD Sale price $1,095.00 USD
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Reviews and Testimonials

"One of the smoothest drag systems you will ever encounter. I've been fishing the 8 and 10 weight reels for a few months. Bullet proof, and drag tension is so easy to set. I am surrounded by the salt and have dropped, submereged and abused these reels. Paul is one of the most experienced, talented, fly reel manufacturer's you will ever meet. He has always stood behind his products and that goes back over 30 years. You will not be disappointed, I promise!"

-Guy Tillotson

What Makes Old Mariner Reels Different?

Any fish in the sea, the reels are equally at home anywhere serious fish live. 10 years of research and testing in their development. Reel diameters are 3.75”, 4”, 4.5”, and the enormous 5.25” “Spey”. Capacities are infinite. The spools are 1.00” wide (inside) with 2.100” diameter center arbors up to the 4.5” reels, and the Spey has a 3” diameter arbor. Draw bar type sealed drags from free spool to absolute lock down. Designed and built by old time American flyfishing engineers. The warranty is lifetime, shipping will be reimbursed. If any part of any Old Mariner product breaks due to design, material, or manufacturing defects, Old Mariner will replace or repair at no charge. You can’t wear one out.

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Lighter than most, industrial strength for saltwater