The GTX is the absolute ceiling of what Nautilus builds. Five independent braking surfaces working simultaneously through the Pentadrag system, distributing heat and friction load across the drag to prevent the fade that ends fights on inferior reels. 25-plus pounds of maximum drag pressure, two-turn adjustment range, fully sealed for extreme duty saltwater conditions, and a narrow Giga spool carrying 500 yards of 60-pound braid. This reel was built for fish that do not play fair -- tarpon, GT, permit, and anything else in open water that runs hard, runs long, and tests everything between you and the backing knot. The GTX is not a casual recommendation. It surfaces when the conditions require it and nothing else will do. If you are asking whether you need it, you probably know the answer.
Key Features
- Pentadrag Braking System. Five braking surfaces. Three cork and carbon fiber, two floating carbon fiber, topped with a Kevlar-carbon fiber hybrid precision plate for even pressure across the entire drag surface. Fully sealed.
- 25+ Pounds of Drag. Engineered beyond IGFA regulations. Built to stop the fastest, strongest fish on the planet.
- GripTorq Drag Knob. Proprietary four-axis machined knob. Zero to max in 1 1/4 turns. More grip, less weight, more control than any knob in the category.
- Giga Arbor Spool. Maximum line pickup, grooved for faster drying and corrosion prevention.
- 500 Yards of 60 lb Braid Capacity. Narrow spool optimized for strength and control under extreme load.
- Fully Sealed, Extreme-Duty Construction. Built for offshore, bluewater, and destination fishing where gear failure is not an option.
- Easy RH to LH Conversion.
- Machined in Miami. Built to last.
Best For: Offshore, Bluewater & Global Destination Fishing
Line: 12 +
Target Species: Salmon, Pike, Jacks (GT is just a jack), Tarpon, Permit, Tuna, Sharks, Sailfish, Wels, and Dolphin
