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BAUER revolutionized the fly reel with the introduction of their unique large arbor
reel design in 1995. The award winning innovative design takes advantage of the superior
large arbor spool performance with a revolutionary yet simple "zero-backlash" clutch system to
engage the cork disc drag. Due to its superior performance advantages, Jon Bauer predicted that
everyone would have to produce a large arbor fly reel. Now, several years later, we have many
new "large arbor" fly reels on the market. Some of these new reels are very good and
some are not so good.

Are There Large Arbor Design Disadvantages?
Now, most everyone understands the advantages of "large arbor" reels, (ie: consistent drag
pressure, quick line retrieval, improved line handling and better drag pressure control). Few
understand the potential disadvantages of a "large arbor" reel design: weight, packaging and line
tracking. These disadvantages can be overcome in design, however you must start with a purpose
built design, not a traditional arbor reel conversion.

The large arbor fly reel must increase spool width or diameter to regain the line capacity lost
to the increased arbor diameter. Increasing the spool width is a inferior method to regain line
capacity because it results in a heavy, line tangling unit which is difficult to track line onto evenly
when retrieving line or fighting a fish. Increasing the spool diameter is the best method to regain
line capacity since the additional diameter enhances all the advantages of the large arbor design.
Using the large diameter method, BAUER has developed a reel in which most parts perform 2-3
functions resulting in fewer parts, less weight and a simpler design. Also, the mechanical functions
are packaged within the arbor of the spool to complete a compact unit. This patented design
combined with extensive precision machining produces a fly reel that is very light and fishermen
friendly.

What is Optimum Spool Depth to Width Ratio?
To minimize the change in the effective drag pressure and maximize the retrieval rate of the reel
you need to minimize the depth of the spool. To determine the optimum spool depth you must
first realize that you never hook a fish with your spool full of line and you never intend to fight a fish
until there is no line left on your spool. In other words there is a operational window between the
line diameter when you're casting and the line diameter at the extreme end of a long run. This
line diameter change is the operational window that needs to be kept to a minimum. Several of the
new "large arbor" reels on the market have spool depths that are too shallow and too wide for
practical fishing use. BAUER has used this operational window (not full spool diameter to arbor
diameter) along with line wt. diameter to determine the optimal spool depth to width ratio.

Why Cork/FXB Polymer Drag Material?
Cork is still the best friction material, period. Several of the synthetic polymers (Delrin®,
DelrinTF®, Rulon®, etc.) possess excellent low start up inertia and work well for short runs.
However, on extended, repeated runs they can experience fade or "stick slip". By combining cork
with a synthetic polymer BAUER has developed a drag system that takes advantage of the best features
of both materials. Because of the lubricating properties of the polymer the system does not need
the greasy lubricants found in cork only drag systems. BAUER uses a FXB polymer (developed for
the space program) on the spool side running against a cork surface on the drag disc. The system is
very smooth, consistent and sealed to the elements when the reel is in use.

The MacKenzie Xtreme Series

• Precision machined 100% aerospace bar stock aluminum and stainless steel construction for maximum strength and corrosion protection.
  
• Three precision sealed stainless steel ball bearings.
  
• No plastic parts or bushings.
  
• Large diameter Cork/FXB polymer disc drag delivers a ultra smooth and low start-up inertia.
  
• Patented drag clutch with ³zero-backlash².
  
• Easy one finger, star drag adjustment.
  
• Silent retrieve with a crisp out-going click.
  
• Quick release spool.
  
• Simple retrieve direction conversion.
  
• Exposed palming rim for additional control.
  
• Deep anodized, Jet Black polished glossy finish.
  
• Spool finish options: Titanium, Pearl Gray, Agate Green and Baja Gold.
  
• Fully ported frame and spool.
  
• Hardwood crank handle.
  
• The lightest reels in their class.
  
• Designed and Manufactured in the U.S.A.
  
• Lifetime guarantee. U.S. Patent #5921492.

The Junior Mac Series

• Machined 100% bar stock aluminum and stainless steel construction for maximum strength and corrosion protection. No plastic parts.
  
• Precision sealed stainless steel ball bearings.
  
• Large diameter Cork/FXB polymer disc drag.
  
• Patented drag clutch with ³zero-backlash².
  
• Silent retrieve with a out-going click.
  
• Quick release counter balanced spool.
  
• Simple retrieve direction conversion.
  
• Exposed palming rim for additional control.
  
• Deep anodized, Stealth Black polished finish.
  
• Designed and manufactured in the U.S.A.
  
• Lifetime guarantee. U.S. Patent #5921492.

The MacKenzie SuperLite Series

• Precision machined 100% aerospace bar stock aluminum and stainless steel construction for maximum strength and corrosion protection.
  
• Three precision sealed stainless steel ball bearings.
  
• No plastic parts or bushings.
  
• Large diameter Cork/FXB polymer disc drag delivers a ultra smooth and low start-up inertia.
  
• Patented drag clutch with ³zero-backlash².
  
• Easy one finger, star drag adjustment.
  
• Silent retrieve with a crisp out-going click.
  
• Quick release spool.
  
• Simple retrieve direction conversion.
  
• Exposed palming rim for additional control.
  
• Deep anodized, Jet Black polished glossy finish.
  
• Spool finish options: Titanium, Pearl Gray, Agate Green and Baja Gold.
  
• Fully ported frame and spool.
  
• Hardwood crank handle.
  
• The lightest reels in their class.
  
• Designed and Manufactured in the U.S.A.
  
• Lifetime guarantee. U.S. Patent #5921492.

The Mackenzie Xtreme Perfect Series

• Precision machined 100% aerospace bar stock aluminum and stainless steel construction for maximum strength and corrosion protection.
  
• Three precision sealed stainless steel ball bearings.
  
• No plastic parts or bushings.
  
• Large diameter Cork/FXB polymer disc drag delivers a ultra smooth and low start-up inertia.
  
• Patented drag clutch with ³zero-backlash².
  
• Easy one finger, star drag adjustment.
  
• Silent retrieve with a crisp out-going click.
  
• Quick release spool.
  
• Simple retrieve direction conversion.
  
• Exposed palming rim for additional control.
  
• Deep anodized, Jet Black polished glossy finish.
  
• Spool finish options: Titanium, Pearl Gray, Agate Green and Baja Gold.
  
• Fully ported frame and spool.
  
• Hardwood crank handle.
  
• The lightest reels in their class.
  
• Designed and Manufactured in the U.S.A.
  
• Lifetime guarantee. U.S. Patent #5921492.