Ross Evolution 0, 1, 2 Owners???

[Badger]

Anyone have any experience putting a 3wt wff line on a RE size 0? I know it is rated for 1-3wt, does that leave room for any backing? I am not too worried about the amount of backing, but approx how much can it hold?

What about a 5wt wff line on a RE size 1? The RE size one is rated for 2-4, but has anyone tried to put a 5wt line on a size 1 with a little bit of backing?

What about a 7wt wff line on a RE size 2? The RE size one is rated for 4-6, but has anyone tried to put a 7wt line on a size 2 with a little bit of backing?

I have a 1 and 2, but I really want the 0 and I am just looking for a way to shift my larger lines down to smaller reels. The amount of backing isn't a huge deal, but I would like to put some on just in case. Any info would be appreciated.

Badger

[Normand]

try it out yourself and let us know the results.

[Badger]

I will try the 5wt on the RE #1 tonight and see if it fits, but I don't have the #0 to try with my 3wt line or a 7wt line to try on the #2. Just thought someone might have already tried this and I can save the time of having to unspool the line and backing and then respooling.

[Jerry Polen]

I use the Evolution 0 for my 4 weight line. There is no problem with putting some backing on the Reel,can't tell you the exact footage of backing but it is more than just a few feet.
You should have no problem with a 3 weight line on this reel.
By the way,think this is a great reel and you will enjoy it's quality and performance.
Tight Lines; Jerry

[Badger]

Thanks for the info Jerry. I just think the #0 looks cool because of the small size. Now just to see if the larger lines will fit on the smaller reels.

[Bamboozle]

Sort of ditto on what Jerry said...

I have my Evo 0 spooled up with a DT2F which may be equal to the amount of "fill" you would get with a WF3F.

There is PLENTY of backing on the reel. You know, backing; that weird white string-like stuff I only see ONCE when I initially spool my line.

[Badger]

Here is the opposite side of the spectrum. Is it possible to put a 9wt wff line on the RE #3 that is rated for only up to a 7wt line?

So it looks like you can go one size over the recommended line weight, but is it possible to go 2wts?

I am going to spool up the #1 with the 5wt tonight and see how it fits.

[Max]

I put a 3wt WF line on my Evolution 0. I do not recall how much backing, but it is plenty sufficient. I made extra backing room by chopping off about about 10ft of the fly line rear. I do not think I will be casting a full fly line on a 3 wt.

I put a complete 5 wt WF on my Evolution 2 and 125 yds of backing as Ross specified. It was fine when put on with the winding machine at the fly shop,but was too much after fishing it just once. I wanted the full fly line so I removed 20 yds of backing and now I like it. No crowding of the line against the reel cross bars at the end of a fish fight.

I would not put a 7wt on an Evolution 2. Need a bigger reel imho.

[pspaint]

I used a 7wt. line on the size 3 Evolution. It was big enough for the line and enough backing but the reel was too light for most of my seven weight rods.

[Badger]

My name is Chad and i am addicted to nice reels. I'm getting the 0 for my 3wt, should fit nice. I put my 5wt line on my #1 last night. It fit great and had plenty of room for backing. About 75 yrds or so. I am sure that my #2 will hold the 7wt line I only want about 50-75 yards of backing on. The trick will be if I can get my 9wt line on the #3 that is only rated to a 7wt. I think it will fit fine I only want a small amount of backing. I fish musky not saltwater, no big runs.