Taylor Enigma 2.0 series reels

Another upgrade in the Taylor Fly Fishing lineup for 2019 is the Enigma series reels. The Enigma ESD (Exterior Sealed Drag) was created as a hybrid between a sealed and unsealed reel.  The drag is unsealed, while the clutch and bearings - parts most likely to fail or freeze - are completely sealed. The Enigma has been their best selling fly reel, with a base price under $200. 

For 2019, the Enigma 2.0 still offers the exterior sealed drag, but with a slightly upgraded carbon fiber drag system, and a smaller frame to lessen weight. But what caught the eye of many IFTD attendees was the reel's elaborate fish imagery hard anodized into the reel spool. Contributed by renown artist David Danforth, it gives a buying option found in the most expensive reels yet at a very affordable price. Reel sizes range from a 2-weight to a 9-weight, with MSRP from $199 to $219.