The purchaser will have the opportunity to select from either the SATIN GOLD or BLACK models of 'The Gulfstream Quickfire' reel (The Satin Gold Reel illustrates the style of the reel on offer. The black reel is for colour identification only).
TIBOR translates to "Ted"in Hungarian (as in Ted Juracsik the company founder). In fly fishing, Tibor translates to "high performance reels built like tanks." As with most accomplished innovators, Juracsik saw a problem, (the lack of a substantial saltwater fly reel), and went out and solved it.
An avid saltwater fly fisherman, Ted began fishing Florida in the early 1960's. In 1970 he met Billy Pate and two became fast friends and fishing companions. By 1976, the melding of these two minds resulted in the Billy Pate Reel line. Changing saltwater fly-fishing forever. However, the Tibor story really begins decades before in Budapest, Hungary.
Born in Budapest, Ted Juracsik was raised fishing the Danube River. At 17 he became the youngest person ever to earn their Masterpapers in the Tool and Die trade. Shortly after embarking on his career he joined the Hungarian freedom fighters in their attempt to overthrow the Soviet Union. The revolt was unsuccessful, and for the benefit of the fly fishing world, Ted fled to the United States.
He lived in New York working for several tool and die companies. In 1961 he opened his own business and by 1976 he was manufacturing world class fly reels. The first line of reels Tibor produced was the Billy Pate Anti-Reverse series. These reels made the once impossible task of landing world-class saltwater fish not only possible, but pleasurable. The Billy Pate reels are still being manufactured today, the design is so sound that nothing has changed since their inception. To date over 20 world record fish have been caught on them.
The Tibor (Everglades/Riptide/Gulfstream/Pacific) series of reels were first introduced in 1995 an have established themselves as the benchmark for custom-crafted fly reels. After years of development and input from the likes of Lefty Kreh and Flip Pallot, Ted was finally satisfied with a reel that truly has set a new standard in fly fishing reel technology.
The spool's large arbor design significantly enhances the rate of line retrieval which is critical when you're trying to control speedsters like bonefish, bonito, or wahoo. Tibor Reels are also a mainstay for Spey enthusiasts, delivering the ultimate balance, overall capacity and drag performance for the double handed rod.
As with all of Ted's reels, the drag system is absolutely flawless and has withstood the test of the world's most demanding game fish, including 234 World Records, so far. If you were to own only one fly reel, this is the one to have.
Ted Juracsik created his Constalube system witha drag composed of Jenvan felt and a special lubricant, TiborLubeTM, which presses against the reel's brake drum. This produces a system of continuous lubrication resulting in the smoothest drag ever designed in a trout-sized reel.
After each use, Tibor Reels should be rinsed thoroughly in fresh water. To disassemble a reel for cleaning, the only tool required is a penny. All reels are lubricated at the factory prior to assembly and relubrication is generally not necessary. Tibor Graphite Lube may be used to lubricate the cork drag disc.
Tibor Reels can be easily converted from Right Hand to Left Hand Retrieve by relocating the clutch dogs. Complete warranty, maintenance and conversion information is included with each reel.
All Tibor Light® Reels carry a limited lifetime
warranty. This warranty covers the repair or replacement of any part due to defect in material or workmanship.
There are an exclusive series of Game Fish engravings available by special request on new reel orders. You may also wish for the owners name to be engraved for that special occasion. This service is not free and there is a charge of £25 for the service. In order to maintain consistency, proportion and balance, the engraving programs are set up to engrave the entire reel frame, including the fish.See the photograph below for all engravings currently available.
Each reel is dispatched from the TIBOR Manufacturing facility in Delray Beach, Florida. Made with 100% corrosion proof materials. eEachvery TIBOR reel is saltwater friendly the USA custom made to your colour/size requirement . All special engraving requests are completed prior to release from TIBOR. In view of this process, there will be a 3-4 week delivery window to allow for your item to pass through UK Customs. Once ordered with any custom engraving, I am unable to offer any refund/return.
This REALLY is exquisite! Perfect for a personalised gift, or just to spoil yourself! It will last a lifetime. Keep ahead of the competition. BUY A TIBOR!
SPECIAL FEATURES
• Made from solid aluminum
• bar stock.
• Comes with an extra thick
• neoprene case for easy storage and
• transportation.
• Standard finishes are Jet Black and
• Satin Gold. Other finishes are
• available.
• Lightweight to balance with
• modern fly rods and reduce casting
• fatigue.
• Triple outgoing line signals, easily
• removable for silent operation.
• Free engraving on name plate.
• Each reel is serialized for
• identification and protection.
SPECIFICATIONS
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Weight: |
11.0oz. |
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Frame Size: |
4 3/8" x 1 3/8" |
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Capacity: |
300yds 30 lb. backing. WF12F line |
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Rod Weights: |
11-12-13-14-15 |
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Species: |
Tarpon, Sailfish, marlin, Shark, Tuna |
For further Information including a film clip of the Tibor manufacturing process, visit www.tiborreel.com
PLEASE NOTE THIS ITEM PRICE CONFORMS TO THE LATEST TIBOR PRICING STRUCTURE AND REFLECTS THE CURRENT £ / $ EXCHANGE RATE.
WE MAY REVISE THESE PRICES DEPENDANT ON SIGNIFICANT MARKET SHIFTS. HOWEVER, YOU WILL NOT BE ASKED TO PAY ANY INCREASE FOLLOWING YOUR PURCHASE SHOULD THIS OCCUR. OUR LOSS IS YOUR GAIN!
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