Hatch Iconic Reel - 2026 Limited USA Collection Patagonia_Wading Count Craig Mathews is a Montana-based

Craig Mathews is a Montana-based author and conservationist and co-founder

navigating boulder pockets

SR9 8–9 wt Permit SR8

After at least a full day of fishing a clear line

dozens of line drawings by Bob White

Hatch Iconic Reel - 2026 Limited USA Collection Patagonia_Wading Count Craig Mathews is a Montana-basedTheres nothing like a Hatch Reel they last forever, stand up to years of neglect, and feature the best drag out there. When people ask why they should buy a Hatch, the response is typically Why Wouldnt You Buy a Hatch? We stock Hatch Reels in the Large Arbor configuration as it's the lightest and most popular version of their reels. We are happy to special order any colors size combinations that we don't typically stock, as well as Mid Arbor options.