Leland on the Tibor Gulfstream QC Custom Dorado Fly Fishing Reel
Why is it that most open water game fish jump? It happens with them all; marlin, sailfish, and tarpon. But the most insane is the
Dorado. When you
hook one of these wonderful fish about all you can do is hold on and
hope! The
Tibor Gulfstream QuickChange Spool 2 fly
fishing reel provides the backing capacity to let them race and the
power to stop them when it’s time to put an end to the craziness. The
Graphite color and
Dorado engraving simply
provide this Gulfstream fly reel with a “sick, over-the-top” look that
all your buddies are going to want. Just remember, you were first.
Whether you fly fish the Eastern seaboard, the Gulf of Mexico or the
Pacific coast, the
Tibor Gulfstream QuickChange Spool 2 Graphite color with Dorado engraving Fly Fishing Reel is a great companion.
Leland on Specifications
The Gulfstream fly fishing reel can be used for
many species and
many different weight fly rods. But one of our favorite trips is to
Baja for Dorado. This Gulfstream is designed around the demands needed
for big game fishing,
QuickChange for rapid spool/fly line changes and Spool 2 for rapid retrieval and the ultimate drag control. Even with the
extra-large arbor of
the Spool 2, this fly reel has the backing capacity of 300 yds of 30#
gel spun with a 12 weight floating line or if you prefer Dacron, 250yds
of 30# with an 11 weight floating line. Sitting in a frame of 4 3/8” x
1 3/8”, the Spool 2 is interchangeable with the Standard Spool and
gives you the option to use this frame for fly rods ranging from
11-weight through 15-weight. The Gulfstream
QC Spool 2 Graphite color with Dorado engraving fly fishing
reel is just another example of 'par excellence' from Tibor.
Specifications:
- Color: Graphite with Dorado Engraving
- Weight: 12 oz
- Frame Diameter: 4 3/8 inches
- Frame Width: 1 3/8 inches
- Line + Yards of Backing: 11 + 250 30# Dacron, 12 + 300 30# Gel Spun
Leland on Tibor Custom Fly Fishing Reels
Tibor Custom Fly Fishing Reels, like all Tibor Reels, are machined and customized in Delray Beach, Florida, U.S.A., where big fish swim close by. They
are, arguably, some of the finest fly reels built today and are
definitely tomorrow’s collectable fly reels. Tibor reels exhibit remarkable craftsmanship and offer a quality drag system second to none.
In fact, Tibor Reel Corporation seems quite incapable of building a
flawed fly reel. We have done our homework, and have listened carefully
to our customers to determine the finishes and engravings that
you like the best. We fish our own custom Tibor reels, and continually
have to turn down requests for purchases of our reels. These reels,
generally, are in limited quantities, so why wait for a special order when we have them NOW!
Remember, a factory backlog of special orders grows each day. If you
don’t see what you like, give us a call, as we have others on order
that somehow just don’t seem to make to the website (blame Richard for
that one). Besides, we love to talk Tibor Reels, bonefishing, tarpon
fishing, steelheading, oh heck, any type of fishing. Be it the cool Ocean Royal Blue or the smoking Hot Crimson color, you know you want one! Maybe the whole set!
Leland on Tibor QuickChange Fly Fishing Reels
Ted Juracsik comes through again! After years
of line winders, loop connections and Ziplock Baggies full of extra
lines, we can now hit the road with individual spools for individual
lines, and still have our cork drag! Tibor announced this year their
new QuickChange Tibor Reel and Spool System; A
revolutionary new quick spool change system using the original drag
system found in other Tibor reels. Now, add this new system to last
year's Spool 2 (extra large arbor); and you'll see
why Tibor Reels is one of world's leaders in Big Game fly reels. For
us, 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
out-going 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 that
you'll always remember
Leland on Tibor Fly Fishing Reels
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 Quickchange
"With the Tibor QuickChange Series, Ted
Juracsik has solved the problems and overcome the objections to every
previous reel and spool system on the market, giving you foolproof
variable line capability in an instant. There's nothing to remove, no
loose parts, no tricky threading or alignments. Floating, intermediate
or sinking, from one line weight to another with only one moving part,
it's never been this quick or this easy to change spools.
The
Tibor QC Series has the same drag system that's in our other Tibor
reels with no compromises of our legendary quality and durability.
You'll enjoy the same flawless performance you've come to expect from
every Tibor product, proudly made in the USA, and backed by a limited
lifetime warranty that guarantees reliable carefree fishing, trip after
trip, year after year, And now, spool change after spool change.
As
a young tool and die apprentice in his native Hungary, the old masters
taught Ted "the most beautiful machines have the least moving parts."
This philosophy helps make the Tibor QuickChangeTM Series superior to
any other quick change reel and spool system on the market. The spool
change involves only a single moving part - the stainless steel end
cap. There's nothing to remove: no loose parts, tricky threading or
alignments. Changing a spool has never been easier. The Tibor
QuickChange Series - simplicity and reliability in a classic new
design."
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."
