Tibor Backcountry (5-7) - REEL1448

The Tibor Backcountry fly reel delivers legendary Delray Beach stopping power in a versatile package tuned for light saltwater flats and heavy freshwater currents. Purpose built to balance 5-7 weight fly rods, this reel transitions smoothly between stalking bonefish, redfish, and baby tarpon in shallow coastal estuaries to throwing bulky streamers and indicator rigs for trophy river trout and smallmouth bass. Its generous large arbor pickup retrieves slack line rapidly when hard-charging fish turn back toward the boat, while the remarkably low startup inertia protects delicate tippets from sudden, explosive surges.

Precision machined in the USA from solid bar stock aluminum, the Backcountry combines minimalist elegance with incredible structural rigidity. Ted Juracsik designed this reel with very few moving parts, virtually eliminating mechanical failure points in demanding environments. At its core, an ultra-smooth disc drag system applies consistent resistance across the full adjustment range, preventing spool overrun during blistering outgoing runs without locking up on fragile leaders. Generous ventilation cutouts across the spool and frame shed excess weight, promote quick drying for your backing, and allow heat to dissipate efficiently during sustained battles.

This preowned Tibor Backcountry arrives in Like New condition, showing immaculate surfaces and factory mechanical operation throughout. Sourcing premium fly tackle through Recast Fly Fishing allows you to own benchmark American fly fishing craftsmanship while saving substantially compared to retail pricing. Every preowned reel we offer is carefully inspected by our team and backed by our full money-back guarantee, ensuring flawless performance on the water while keeping top-tier gear in rotation.

Tibor reels in Like New condition move quickly among discerning anglers, so secure this Backcountry today and add iconic American performance to your lineup.

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All gear is carefully inspected and assigned a cosmetic condition rating prior to sale. We do not sell broken or inoperable gear.

All reels meet the following conditions:

• Reel winds and unwinds smoothly.
• Drag or click mechanism adjusts easily and exerts expected pressure.
• If swappable, spool detaches and reattaches as designed.
• If the mechanism is unsealed, no rust, staining or moisture inside the mechanism.

Like New

• No nicks, scratches or rubs on any part of the reel, spool, foot or handle.
• Original reel case present and clean.

Great

• Minor superficial marks such as edge rubs that are not easily detectable by touch, and/or do not impact cosmetic appearance of the reel.
• Original or replacement reel case present and clean.
• Any normal wear on reel foot from being attached to a rod.

Good

• Minor superficial marks such as nicks, scratches, edge rubs that are easily detectable by touch, and/or do impact cosmetic appearance of the reel.
• Any normal wear on reel foot from being attached to a rod.

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