Cheeky Spray Fly Reel

The Cheeky Spray is a premium, fully machined reel built around high line capacity, fast retrieval, and a sealed drag system. With an updated lightweight frame and spool, the Spray is designed to handle everything from trout and grayling to bass and small salmon while keeping the overall setup balanced and comfortable.

The improved Gasket Drag System (GDS) provides fully sealed drag performance, while the integrated torque-dispersing reel foot adds strength and incorporates a hook keeper slot with gentle curves for kinkless line wrapping. A large arbor and deep backing channel provide plenty of capacity and quick line pickup, while the anodized aluminum handle and low-profile counterbalance are designed for comfortable, controlled fighting.

The Spray is available in three sizes—250, 400, and 450—and comes in two color combinations: Burn & Steel or Electric Blue & Gold.

Features

• Fully sealed Gasket Drag System (Cheeky GDS)
• Fully machined high-grade aerospace aluminum
• Updated frame and spool design for improved strength and reduced weight
• Integrated torque-dispersing reel foot
• Hook keeper slot and gentle curves for kinkless line wrapping
• Multi-axis beveled machining
• Large arbor for fast line retrieval
• Up to 11" of line retrieval per revolution
• Anodized aluminum handle
• Low-profile counterbalance
• Deep B2 backing channel for increased line capacity
• Quick-change spool
• Simple left- or right-hand retrieve conversion
• Reel case included
• Winner, Best Fly Reel at ICAST 2023
• Winner, Best New Freshwater Reel in the 2024 Fly Fisherman Gear Guide

Specifications

• Models: Spray 250, Spray 400, Spray 450
• Target Species: Trout, Grayling, Bluegill, Bass, Small Salmon
• Arbor: 3.50" diameter
• Retrieve: Up to 11" per revolution
• Construction: Fully machined aerospace-grade aluminum
• Drag: Fully sealed Gasket Drag System
• Retrieve: Left- or right-hand convertible
• Colors: Burn & Steel; Electric Blue & Gold

Uptide Take
The Spray is Cheeky's premium freshwater reel, and it earns that spot with a combination of a sealed drag, huge arbor, high line capacity, and a thoughtfully designed frame. It's built to stay light without giving up the features that matter when a good fish gets serious.