Tibor Riptide Fly Reel

One of the most versatile sizes in the Tibor Reels family, the Riptide is the perfect choice whether you're slinging large Hollow Fleyes at big striped bass or reeling in a 60-pound tarpon cruising in the Everglades. The Riptide is a member of Tibor's lineup and best suits rods in weights 9 through 11 while holding 200 yards of Micron or 300 yards of Power Pro backing. Quite possibly one of the most timeless saltwater reels on the market since Ted Juracsik introduced it in 1995, the Tibor Riptide is like that fine scotch that you bring out only on special occasions, except that it has all of the performance that you need for tough use every time you're on the water. Tibor reels have been used to beat records across over 250 different species, and if there's one reel that's truly reliable for almost anything, it's a Tibor. Beautifully crafted out of true state-of-the-art materials, the Riptide features an unsealed cork drag for quick and on-the-fly maintenance with an ultra-high-quality aluminum frame, and both the incoming and outgoing sound of a Tibor truly are second-to-none. Designed and built in Delray Beach, Florida, the Riptide represents true American craftsmanship and can stand up to generations of long days on the water.

Design

Large Arbor Saltwater Design - Tibor's Riptide is crafted to perfection, and its large arbor design, coupled with the non-existent startup inertia of its cork drag, ensures that every fight you get yourself into is as smooth as can be. While this arbor size isn't the largest on the market, it has ample line pickup to quickly get your line back on your reel no matter how far that hot bluefish took you into the backing. As Ted Juracsik himself says, the most beautiful machines have the least moving parts; this statement is a testament to the top-shelf Tibor build that you get with a Riptide.

Finish
Frost or Polished Anodized - Tibor offers their Riptide Reel in both a polished and frost finish. These finishes are incredibly high-quality and utilize Tibor's Mil-A-8625 Type II Anodizing, which incorporates fewer polishing steps to create a duller and less reflective appearance—exactly what you need whenever you're waiting for a cruising permit to get into casting range, the sun is right at high noon, and even the slightest reflection will blow your cover. While both of these finishes are exquisite in appearance, the polished option provides a wider range of color options, so depending on the look that you want your setup to have, one finish may offer a better fit.

Materials
Solid Bar Stock Aluminum - Tibor crafts their Riptide Reels out of quality solid bar stock aluminum. This choice leads to an incredibly durable design, and the well-thought-out porting prevents the reel from being overly heavy. Crafted with true integrity and made by fishermen for fishermen, the Riptide is a tough reel that you'll be passing down from one family generation to the next.

Drag
Impregnated Cork Drag - At the heart of the Riptide is its cork drag system. Tibor's micrograin cork drag is the gold standard of cork drag reels and performs flawlessly. With zero startup inertia, this reel adds a level of smooth fish-fighting that few other reels offer, and its straightforward build requires minimal maintenance to get many years out of one of these excellent reels. Like all things Tibor, the cork drag is meticulously crafted and is the perfect size to give you awesome stopping power while also reducing any heat buildup from tough fish, and if we failed to mention the drag's elegant incoming/outgoing sound, we'd be forgetting one of the best parts about fishing a Tibor.

Materials - Tibor's cork drag is made from premium micrograin cork. This cork material is silky smooth and holds lubricants incredibly well, allowing it to stand up to just about anything that you throw its way.

Arbor Size
Large Arbor - The Riptide is built with a large arbor design. This lets you quickly retrieve your line and wrangle fast fish while also holding all of the backing that you need to pursue true trophies.

Warranty
Tibor Warranty - As of August 2024, all Tibor Reels have a limited lifetime warranty. This warranty covers the repair or replacement of any part due to defects in material or workmanship, and the color of materials that Tibor uses may vary between the original and the replacement parts. Tibor reserves the right to determine if the issue is a result of faulty workmanship, and this warranty does not cover damage caused by accidents, misuse, neglect, improper maintenance, or general wear and tear.

More Info
Best for: All Water, Flats, Surf

Arbor Size: Large arbor