Leland on the Tibor Everglades Fly Fishing Reel
Bonefish,
bonefish and more
bonefish. Okay it works just as great for
big
steelhead! The Everglades Fly Fishing Reel has been defined by
these great
gamefish more than any other reel. A
silky smooth drag and
built to handle the toughest conditions, this reel will never let you
down.
Specifications:
- Weight: 8.5 oz.
- Spool Diameter: 3.75 inches
- Spool Width: 1.375 inches
- Line + Yards of Backing: 7 + 225 20#, 8 + 200 20#, 9 + 175 20#
Leland on Tibor Fly Fishing Reels
For Leland no sound exudes memories of a
world-class saltwater experience like the sound of a fish running on a
Tibor reel. These reels have an outgoing click like no other. They
emanate a purr that sings flats fishing. When that line runs and you
know that it's that tarpon you've been waiting all your life for, it's
the sound of the Tibor you will always remember. For the rest of your
days, that purr will resonate every time you look at that picture on
your wall. And just wait till you start cranking on fish with that
new extra large arbor spool, once you've tried the Spool 2 you will not
want to go back!
Leland on Tibor
In Hungarian, Tibor translates to "Ted" (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 in 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 first Billy Pate Fly fishing Reel, forever changing saltwater fly-fishing. However, the Tibor story really begins decades earlier, 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.
In 1995, Tibor introduced the Tibor Series reels.
The same impregnated cork drag that performed so well in the Billy Pate
Reels, is used in this series, as well. Models are available for giant
sailfish to rainbow trout. In 1999, the company introduced the Tibor Light;
a terrific line of freshwater reels that employ all the knowledge and
know-how gleaned from producing the Tibor and Billy Pate reels.
All
Tibor reels are manufactured at their machine shop in Delray Beach,
Florida. Made with 100% corrosion proof materials, every Tibor reel is
saltwater friendly.
Tibor on Tibor Fly Fishing Reels
"THE BENCHMARK FOR CUSTOM-CRAFTED FLY REELS
The Tibor series of reels were first introduced in 1995 and
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."
Tibor on Tibor
"No matter how technological the fishing industry becomes,
it's nice to know it still holds a place for the timeless values of
integrity and Old World craftsmanship. In the world of fly fishing,
that place is occupied by legends like Billy Pate, Lefty Kreh and a
Hungarian tool and die master with a passion for fly fishing and a gift
for reel design: Tibor "Ted" Juracsik.
Ted's family business,
Tibor (pronounced TEE-bor) Reel Corporation is the world leader in the
design and manufacture of the highest quality fly fishing reels.
Juracsik revolutionized the saltwater fly fishing reel industry with
the introduction of his first anti-reverse Billy Pate Fly Reel in 1976,
followed by the internationally acclaimed line of Tibor Reels in 1995,
the innovative freshwater Tibor Light series in 1999, and in 2005, the
exciting Tibor QC Series - destined to be another classic.
Tibor
Juracsik was born in Budapest, Hungary where much of his youth was
spent fishing on the Danube River. At 17 he became the youngest
Hungarian ever to earn his Masterpapers in the tool and die trade. In
the 1950's, having joined the Hungarian Freedom Fighters in their
unsuccessful revolt against Soviet rule, Tibor was forced to flee his
native land. Eventually, he immigrated to the United States and
established his own tool and die business in New York State in 1959,
where in the waters off Long Island, he also resumed his interest in
fishing.
In 1970, Ted met Billy Pate on a trip to the Florida
Keys. The two became fishing buddies and Pate shared with Ted the
problems inherent in the saltwater reels of the time -corrosion, the
uneven action of early drag systems, and simply being overmatched by
the power and "reel smoking" runs of larger saltwater prey.
Back
at his shop, Juracsik applied his tool and die making skills to these
challenges. After testing several prototypes, the Billy Pate Fly Reel
was introduced and instantly established new standards of quality,
design, and durability for saltwater fly reels. The design has proven
so sound, that nothing has changed since its inception. Suddenly, the
nearly impossible task of landing world-class saltwater fish was not
only possible, but pleasurable. Still revered by many as the toughest
and most dependable on the market, Billy Pate Reels are manufactured
exclusively by the Tibor Reel Corporation to this day.
In 1979,
Juracsik moved his manufacturing operations to South Florida, where he
also maintains a smaller machine shop devoted to research and
development.
Tibor reels are made "by fishermen for
fishermen," and the Juracsik family is proud their products are 100%
"Made in the USA." With the exception of the ball bearings, every part
of every reel is precision machined and hand assembled in their Delray
Beach facility. Ted's belief in design based on simplicity and
functionality goes back to his days as a young apprentice. "The old
masters always told me the most beautiful machines have the least
moving parts," he says.
At the recent International Game Fish
Association (IGFA) Inaugural World Record Achievement Awards, Tibor
Reel Corporation received First Place honors for the most world records
(41) set on their fly reels in 2004. IGFA Hall of Fame fisherman, Lefty
Kreh describes Tibor Reels as "the finest saltwater reels I have ever
used." They are the prized possession of every fisherman who owns one.
Each is capable of delivering the lifetime of virtually
maintenance-free fishing enjoyment for which Tibor Reels are famous."
