The Nautilus company descended from Old Florida Reels, a manufacturer that gained popularity for high quality, reasonably priced machined reels. Nautilus has turned fly reel design on it's head by replacing cork and rulon drag systems with unique graphite disc drags that are completely sealed against the elements. No plastic. No cork. No problems. Nautilus reels are more versatile than many of the finest reels on the market. The Nautilus CCF drag system really comes into its own on reels that are fished in both cold and warm weather situations. Some competitor reels seize up when exposed to sub-freezing temperatures. This is particularly problematic in the Rocky Mountains, Northern Midwest, Alaska and British Columbia. The CCF drag is completely sealed, so water cannot penetrate and freeze. Nor is salt corrosion a problem with Nautilus reels. There is no fear of one's bonefish reel exploding half way though a week in the Bahamas. On the trout side, we are very impressed with the ultra-smooth drag and durable machining of these reels. Nautilus reels are built to last and covered by an Unconditional Lifetime Warranty. Special colors: Nautilus Reels are available in an array of custom colors. Please click on the "custom colors" page below, then order your color as an accessory on the product page. Custom colored reels generally take 3-6 weeks for delivery.