Guideline Halo Black Stealth Fly Reel
Guideline Halo Black Stealth is a premium Large Arbor fly reel designed for anglers seeking the ideal balance of lightweight performance, strength and reliability. Precision-machined from solid aircraft-grade aluminium, featuring a rigid Full Frame construction and a fully sealed carbon disc drag system, the Halo is equally at home on delicate trout streams, sea trout rivers, predator fisheries and double-handed salmon outfits. Combining modern Scandinavian design with outstanding engineering, it quickly became one of Guideline's most respected and versatile fly reels.
The Large Arbor spool provides fast line retrieval, reduces line memory and offers generous backing capacity across the entire size range. Its Full Frame construction prevents thin running lines and Euro Nymph lines from slipping between the spool and frame—an important advantage when fishing modern shooting head systems or ultra-thin running lines. The fully sealed drag system delivers smooth, consistent performance in all weather conditions, while the retrieve direction can easily be converted for either left- or right-hand wind.
Technical Specifications
| Type | Large Arbor Fly Reel |
| Construction | Full Frame Design |
| Material | 100% CNC-machined aluminium |
| Spool Design | Large Arbor |
| Drag System | Fully Sealed Carbon / Stainless Steel Disc Drag |
| Maximum Drag Force | 1.5 kg (sizes #23–#67) • 4.0 kg (sizes #89–#911DH) |
| Retrieve Direction | Left or Right Hand Retrieve |
| Spare Spools | Available for all sizes |
| Supplied With | Protective nylon reel pouch |
Available Sizes
| Size | Suitable For | Weight | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| #23 | Fly Lines #2–#4 | 118 g | WF4F + 80 yd / 20 lb backing |
| #45 | Fly Lines #4–#5 | 123 g | WF5F + 80 yd / 20 lb backing |
| #67 | Fly Lines #6–#7 | 135 g | WF7F + 100 m / 20 lb backing |
| #89 | Fly Lines #7–#9 | 206 g | WF8F + 100 m / 30 lb backing |
| #79DH | Double-Handed Rods #7–#9 | 219 g | Shooting Head #8/9 + 200 m / 30 lb backing |
| #911DH | Double-Handed Rods #9–#11 | 226 g | Shooting Head #10/11 + 250 m / 30 lb backing |
Engineered for Modern Fly Fishing
The Guideline Halo features a robust Full Frame design that prevents thin running lines, shooting lines and Euro Nymph lines from slipping between the spool and frame. This is particularly valuable when fishing modern shooting head systems or ultra-thin running lines. The oversized Large Arbor spool allows faster line retrieval, minimises line memory and improves overall line management throughout the fishing day. Its fully sealed carbon disc drag system has been optimised with different drag capacities depending on reel size, ensuring excellent performance whether targeting delicate trout or powerful salmon and saltwater species.
The elegant Black Stealth finish, highlighted by polished metallic details, gives the reel a distinctive appearance while the precision CNC machining ensures exceptional fit, durability and smooth operation. Whether paired with a lightweight single-handed rod or a powerful double-handed setup, the Halo delivers the reliability, performance and long-term durability expected from a premium Guideline fly reel.
FlyFishing.bg Recommendation
Although the Fario LW has since become Guideline's dedicated trout reel, the Halo remains one of the brand's most proven and versatile fly reel series. If you're looking for a lightweight Full Frame reel with a dependable sealed drag system that can confidently handle everything from trout and grayling to sea trout, predators and double-handed salmon fishing, the Halo is still an outstanding choice. The #45 is an excellent all-round size for #4–#5 trout outfits, while the #67 is particularly well suited to streamer fishing, sea trout and larger freshwater applications.
