Awesome thanks!!! The Iconic is defo a full size smaller than Finatic/LTXboth in external and internal diameter right? It appears so. My Iconic 7+ I ordered in the "mid-arbor' configuration to afford a …

Dec 18, 2016 · One of the things that I really like about the Hatch Finatic reels is the way they machine the reel foot / frame in one piece. It really looks slick and feels solid.

Mar 10, 2018 · I was at the fly fishing show in BOISE this weekend put-on by the BOISE VALLEY FLY FISHERS and one of the venders told me that HATCH was coming out with a new reel that would be …

Jun 28, 2017 · I'm going to get a couple spare spools for my 5+ for a 6wt. I have a large now, I have a bonefish line and a streamer line to be spooled. For the bonefish line to me it's a no brainer for the …

I have come into possession of a Hatch Finatic Gen 1 with an interesting color scheme and I'm wondering if anyone has info on it. It appears to have no...

This Finatic 4+ has been the trusty and perfect companion reel for my NRX 9'/#5 now gracefully going into semi-retirement in a nod to Hardy Marksman #5 which is inheriting this reel. These are both very …

Oct 19, 2013 · It is relevant to recognize that today's Hatch Iconic, other than aesthetics, bears no parts in common with the originals up thorough Finatic 2. Everything and every problem encountered over …

You will live the reel. My first hatch was a 4+ finatic. I now have a 3+, two 7+, and a 9+ on the way. The nice thing is if you want more backing capacity you can get a midarbor spool as well as the hatch …

I am having trouble deciding between a 7+ mid-arbor or large-arbor reel for my new Scott Meridian 9wt rod. I am most likely going with gel spun backing...

Jan 8, 2023 · I don't have R8 Core in #5 but if I did my reel of choice would be Hatch's superb Iconic in 4+ (in grey) a great much improved model over previous Finatic. Mounted with RIO Gold.