"The 'Felty' offers all you need in a saltwater fly reel - a simple design with a combination of the perfect dimensions, a seriously silky smooth drag, tough enough to last forever, as well as being super light to ensure it will always balance out on even the most sophisticated of rods.  Anyone serious about their saltwater fly fishing should own one, its as simple as that."
Dean Butler : Fishing Photo Journalist & Fly Fishing Guide

“Felty reels are the best fly reels ever made, no ifs buts or maybes, end of story, and they’re half the price of other high end reels.  Do yourself a favour, buy a Felty reel.  If you are not completely satisfied, do me a favour, email me at greg@seafaris.com.au and I will swap you a "twice the price" reel no longer used since Felty reels came into Australia."
Greg Bethune, Owner-Operator : seafaris.com

"Felty fly reels are the most exciting product to come onto the Australian market in years.  They are the ideal choice in fly reels for the serious angler who demands quality, performance and a smooth as silk drag system.  At last I have a fly reel that I can sell to my customers with complete confidence, knowing that they are getting a reel that will give them endless pleasure and won't let them down when the fish of a lifetime comes along."
Derek Maynard, Manager : Compleat Angler Sydney

“I’ve been using a FELTY Reel for well over a year now and the drag is the smoothest I have felt yet.  FELTY Reels are light, simple and strong and represent superb value for money.”
Steve Starling : Fishing Writer & TV Presenter

"Not only are the Felty reels a pleasure to use, they are also a pleasure to
sell on to the public. There is no other fly reel I can sell with the
confidence of a Felty, knowing that the customer satisfaction will be 100 %.
They are light and responsive and there is not much I can say about the
drag, apart from that there is no better..."
Travis Davies : Springwood Marine Queensland

"Felty reels are absolutely my first choice in fly reels. The drag is
unquestionably brilliant, the design completely ergonomic and practical, and
the price leaves me wondering how the competitors justify theirs.  When it
comes to running a professional charter operation I insist on the best and
most reliable I can get, that's why I parted with my other reels as soon as I
tried my first Felty.  I am sure many more will do the same."
Justin Duggan: "pelagics on fly" guide with the Sydney Flyfishing Team.

"Congratulations on the Felty site. As for the Felty Reels... in a few
words, the smoothest sweetest reel around!"
Brett Finger "The Big Fella" : Hookin'

"PRACTCAL, DURABLE, ECONOMICAL - Having used and sold FELTY fly reels since their inception to Australia, I believe there isn't a fly reel around at
present with a drag that functions with the same efficiency and smoothness,
and has the capacity to stay that way fish after fish after fish.  FELTY FLY
REELS - these guys didn't try to re-invent the wheel, they just re-invented
the reel.............and made it simple again!"
Roger Thornber : Cairns Tackle And Bait, Queensland

"I've been saltwater fly fishing for 13 years now and I have continually
upgraded my equipment as my skill level and appreciation of the sport
increased. I have had them all and my Felty 911 is by far the best reel I've
ever owned and the only one I now use.  The new generation drag system is far superior to the compressed cork systems previously used and the engineering is outstanding.  No wonder the "gurus" are using them."
Michael Byrnes

"Absolutely Fantastic!  What more can I say.  I' ve got four Felty's, all of
which have caught a variety of fish, especially Kingies. Picture this......
a 7lb (3.5kg)  Kingy on a Felty 567 (sage RPLXI 5# ) AND with such
confidence, in 25ft of water.... magnificent... no hesitation.  If the reel
was not quality, I would have lost the fish and a Striper Line.  A good day fly
fishing is worth investing in a Felty reel."
Darren Bissett

"Round my local patch on the Northern Beaches of Sydney, the Felty is
often put to good use on kings, salmon and striped tuna.  Recently I took it
away to the Northern territory where it was stretched on barramundi,
threadfin, golden trevally, queenfish and giant trevally.  The reel never
missed a beat and that ultra smooth drag is to die for!"
Colin Buckley

"I am thrilled with the performance of my Felty fly reels.  They are a delight to use - light, strong and elegant.  The drag is absolutely world class and stays smooth at any setting.  When I am hooked up to a good fish I am totally confident that my reel is more than up to the challenge."
Peter Mahoney : Compleat Angler Villawood

"Confident, flawless drag system with a HUGE capacity to tackle the fastest there is.  My Felty 911 is unquestionably the most capable piece
of fishing equipment I own."
Mike Rath

"FELTY fly reels are an example of engineering excellence at an affordable
price in today's market. The drag is as smooth as silk and I have not had
anyone give me a reason to say otherwise."
Paul O'Hagan : Fish Outta Water

"I first saw these reels several years ago when I guided Paul van Reenen
(Success Flies - Unfair Advantage Materials) who came here to fish in
the second International Saltwater Flyfishing Expo. He used the 911 reel
and absolutely brutalised the Longtails fishing with the drag set very
high. In fact, he caught and released 6 longtails in 2 hours - all
averaging between 6 - 12 kgs. I was very impressed with how these reels
performed and feel this unique drag system is the smoothest I have seen.
This is not an expensive reel for the quality and will never let you
down."
Gavin Platz : Guide / FFF instructor, Tie 'N' Fly Outfitters, Queensland

"I have fished the Felty 789 on longtail and mac tuna out of Mooloolaba
last season. (Best fish was a 10kg longtail). I figured the best way to
test the drag system on these reels was to fish one of the smaller
models to see how good it really was. The Felty 789 drag system
surpassed all our expectations. It is silky smooth with a very good
range of adjustments  made easy by the large easy-to-grip knob on the
back plate of the reel.  I would recommend this range of reels for women
as they are lightweight and compact without compromising strength and
durability."
Maria Platz : Tie 'N' Fly Outfitters, Queensland

In my profession, customers require a reel that is easy to maintain, looks good, has a reliable back up service and has a superb drag system. Felty Fly reels have managed to achieve these objectives at a very competitive price and I am happy to recommend them to both novice and experienced fly fishermen. Congratulations on a fine product.
Mark Perrett: Erskine's Tackle, Cairns Qld