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Cimarron Creek

$249

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Description

Introducing the new Ross Cimarron Creek — a reimagined classic built for anglers who value feel over frills. Designed, machined, and assembled in Montrose, Colorado, the Cimarron Creek brings Ross craftsmanship to a lightweight click-pawl platform built to fish hard and sound right. At $249, it becomes the first fully machined Ross reel under $299, making American-made performance more accessible than ever. At the heart of the reel is a customizable click-pawl system built around removable and replaceable pawls. Each reel includes multiple pawls that can be mixed and matched to create up to 10 different configurations, allowing anglers to adjust both tension and sound to their preference—from a subtle creekside tick to a louder, classic click. Additional pawls are available for purchase , and for anglers who want to take customization even further, Ross offers downloadable e-files that allow you to 3D print your own pawls at home, experimenting with different materials, colors, and designs. Finished in four core Ross colors, the Cimarron Creek pairs a clean, minimalist design with lightweight performance and crisp audible feedback. From high-country creeks to backcountry cutthroat missions, it’s built to fish—not fuss. Key Features: Dual-pawl click system for iconic sound and smooth, controlled tension Lightweight, fully machined aluminum frame Large arbor for fast line pickup and reduced memory Tool-free spool removal for easy maintenance on the go Ideal for small streams, alpine lakes, and trout-focused freshwater fishing The most affordable USA-made reel Available in sizes 2/3, 4/5, 5/6 in core colors Matte Black, Matte Platinum, Matte Blue, Matte Olive Made in Montrose, CO SIZE WIDTH DIAMETER WEIGHT LINE WEIGHT CAPACITY 2|3 1.215" 3.00" 4.1 oz 2-3wt. WF2 + 75 WF3 + 50 4|5 1.215” 3.25" 4.5 oz 4-5wt. WF4 + 65 WF5 + 50 5|6 1.215” 3.50” 4.9 oz 5-6wt. WF5 + 80 WF6 + 60 How to Change Your Pawls Use the Cimarron tool to remove screws from the pawls. With the side handle side of the Cimarron tool, access the pawl from the front side of the frame through the porting, carefully lift the pawl off the post. Insert preferred pawls on posts, hand tighten screws gently. Or watch video on how to change your pawls. .sales-points { display: none !important; } .responsive-table { width: 100%; border-collapse: collapse; text-align: center; table-layout: fixed; } .responsive-table th, .responsive-table td { padding: 8px; border: 1px solid #ddd; text-align: center; word-break: break-word; hyphens: auto; overflow-wrap: anywhere; } @media (max-width: 600px) { /* Remove this if you want headers to show on mobile */ .responsive-table thead { display: none; } .responsive-table tr { margin-bottom: 10px; display: block; } .responsive-table td { display: block; text-align: right; position: relative; padding-left: 50%; word-break: break-word; hyphens: auto; overflow-wrap: anywhere; } .responsive-table td::before { content: attr(data-label); position: absolute; left: 0; width: 45%; padding-left: 10px; font-weight: bold; text-align: left; } }

Fishing Profile

Reel
Best for
Trout, Fly
WaterFreshwater

Field Notes

Use this reel on lightweight fly/ultralight setups for small streams and backcountry water where audible click-pawl feedback and smooth tension control help you manage line during short, technical casts and runs. Tool-free spool removal makes it convenient to maintain and swap spools while on the move.

Pros

  • Customizable dual-pawl click system with multiple configurations
  • Lightweight, fully machined aluminum frame
  • Large arbor for fast line pickup and reduced line memory
  • Tool-free spool removal for quick maintenance

Cons

  • Not a lure/terminal item—requires a compatible rod and line setup
  • Customization options (extra pawls/e-files) may add cost or complexity

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