We really like the 12 S on longer and heavier spey rods. The 12 S is a little wider and has more backing capacity for the long bellied lines and balances well with a 9/10 or 10/11 spey rod. This is also a killer big water rod for Tuna and Wahoo. This is the heaviest of the 12 series weighing in at 13.5 oz. This reel is also a backing eater that can hold up to 425 yards of 30 pound Dacron. Extrapolate that out to 65lb gel spun and you can get 770 yards of gel spun on the reel. You can easily put this on the biggest rods in blue water and there is little need to worry that small Billfish or giant Wahoo will spool you. This is a monster all around reel.

The Nautilus 12 S now house the revolutionary CCF Disc Brake System. Featuring the smoothest, toughest, most consistent and simply the best drag system in the market today, these reels deliver silky smooth drag with near zero start-up inertia. These maintenance free disc drags are built to withstand relentless punishment in the toughest of conditions. Pro staffers, customers and independent testers alike have repeatedly been awed by the reels’ superior ability to withstand punishment and deliver consistently flawless performance.

Built on a backbone of four oversized stainless steel ball bearings, centered around the CCF Disc Brake Systems’ ability to dissipate heat quickly and away from the working components, this reel was engineered to withstand extreme fishing environments and any and all forces that a fish may throw at a fisherman. These are without a doubt, the best reels money can buy!

These lightweight Nautilus CCF reels have a silent retrieve and smooth outgoing click, and sport hot changeable spools for quick and easy line changing on the water. All Nautilus CCF reels feature large arbor spools for fast line retrieval, near zero start-up inertia and line memory, and have ample backing capacity to handle long and hard running fish. A sculpted drag knob offers infinite setting range from free spool to near lock down.

Available in black or brushed silver anodizing.