The world’s first proprietary mechanism
The Recoil Thruster Engine (PAT) is a patented, world‑first technology exclusively developed by Toyo Kogyo. This groundbreaking mechanism introduces an entirely new approach to fly reel performance, setting a new standard for innovation in the industry.
Ultra-fast retrieval
Traditional fly reels sometimes allow quick line pickup by slapping or spinning the spool’s rim with your palm or fingertips, but that method has strict speed limitations. The Recoil Thruster Engine achieves retrieval speeds far beyond what conventional techniques can deliver.
Advantages when used as a conventional fly reel
During the transition into a reel fight, the Recoil Thruster Engine allows anglers to clear loose line from the ground or water surface at lightning speed. This enables instant focus on maintaining proper line tension and puts you in control faster than ever.
As fast as the fish
With ordinary fly reels, if a fish charges straight toward you at full speed, you risk losing all line tension. The Jet Stream instantly retrieves slack line to maintain constant pressure, letting you stay connected and steer fish away from obstacles like brush, roots, or submerged timber.
Preserving the true fly reel feel
Fly reels are iconic for their 1:1 gear ratio, a defining part of their identity. The Recoil Thruster Engine achieves extraordinary retrieval speed without altering that classic feel. Because it’s not a multiplier, the natural “fly reel fight” experience remains intact—you get ultra-fast pickup only when you want it.
A sensation unique to fly fishing
Even without touching the handle, simply pulling the line activates the spool, creating a feeling as if the reel has a life of its own. Fly fishing has always embraced hands-on line work as part of its identity—a kind of ritual or “manners” unique to the sport. The Recoil Thruster Engine was designed to enhance that very sensation, preserving the soul of fly fishing while introducing a new level of convenience and control.