Description
Celebrate America's 250th anniversary with the Nautilus X-Series XM America's 250th Edition. This limited-release version of Nautilus' award-winning freshwater workhorse features patriotic red, white, and blue finishes machined in Miami, Florida. The X-Series features an open spool design and an ultra-large arbor to create the perfect balance of lightweight design without sacrificing performance. Matched to a 4 or 5-weight rod, it's the right tool for trout on rivers, bass in lakes, and most freshwater species anglers pursue. Once these limited edition reels are gone, they're gone for good.
Limited Edition
America's 250th Edition - A limited-release collection celebrating 250 years of American independence, offered in six colorways: Stars & Streamers, Founding Rise, Colonial Hatch, Union Eddy, Red, White & Dry, and Liberty Run. Each pairs the X-Series' open-frame design with a red, white, and blue anodized treatment. This is a limited production run - once they're sold out, they're gone.
Design
Open Frame Design - Nautilus has found a way to perfect an open spool reel design for decreased weight and increased performance. Open spool designs can often be less durable than classic reel designs, but Nautilus has utilized rugged materials to make this a reel that's not only high-performing but also extremely durable.
Materials
Machined Aluminum - The X-Series is built with machined Aluminum which has a few benefits. Machined aluminum is both abrasion-resistant and corrosion-resistant. If you happen to drop or ding your reel, this aircraft aluminum resists corrosion even when abraded. The aluminum holds up to saltwater and freshwater corrosion.
Drag
Type - The X-Series boasts a SCF-X drag system that's based on a sealed disc drag design. Unlike other disc drags, however, this reel utilizes different materials to decrease overall reel weight without sacrificing drag strength.
Materials - This drag system is built on a Teflon and carbon fiber disc system. Teflon keeps the reel lightweight but remains strong over years of use. This drag system is fully sealed for versatility and performance.
Arbor Size
Ultra-Large Arbor - The 'Giga' arbor of the X-Series increases line pickup and helps anglers fight the largest freshwater fish on a single-handed fly rod. The XM features a 3.5-inch spool sized for 4/5-weight lines. The arbor design also helps with line management and the angler doesn't have to worry about where his/her line lands on the reel when playing a fish.
Warranty
Nautilus Limited Lifetime Warranty - As of November 2019, all Nautilus reels come with a limited lifetime warranty for the original owner that covers defects in materials and workmanship. The warranty doesn't cover damage caused by accident, misuse, or improper maintenance. That being said, Nautilus will repair all reels and spools for an additional cost.
More Info
Best for: Freshwater, Trout 
Arbor Size: Ultra-Large 
Reel Specs
| Reel Model | Diameter | Line Weight | Capacity | Stock |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Founding Rise | 3.50in. | 4, 5 | WF5+105 | Out of Stock |
| Stars & Streamers | 3.50in. | 4, 5 | WF5+105 | Out of Stock |
| Colonial Hatch | 3.50in. | 4, 5 | WF5+105 | Out of Stock |
| Union Eddy | 3.50in. | 4, 5 | WF5+105 | Out of Stock |
| Red, White & Dry | 3.50in. | 4, 5 | WF5+105 | Out of Stock |
| Liberty Run | 3.50in. | 4, 5 | WF5+105 | Out of Stock |