The Vision Hero series has long been trusted for its solid engineering and affordable price point. The new Hero Cassette Reel builds on that reputation, offering anglers a practical way to fish multiple lines without the heavy cost of spare spools.
For stillwater anglers in the UK, this reel makes perfect sense — you can carry floating, intermediate, and sinking lines and change quickly as conditions shift. But its uses go beyond trout fishing. The Hero Cassette is just as at home on lighter predator and pike outfits, where the ability to swap between different sinking depths or specialist predator lines in seconds can transform a session.
I also use mine for saltwater fly fishing, carrying four lines to cover varying tides and weather. The cassette system is secure thanks to its tightening mechanism, which means no unwanted slippage and total confidence when a strong fish is pulling hard.
The reel comes equipped with a powerful disc drag, smooth and dependable across the range. It ships with three cassettes in a carry pouch, so you’re set up to cover multiple situations from day one.
Covering line weights 7–9, the Hero Cassette is a smart choice for stillwater trout anglers, saltwater fly fishers, or those targeting pike and other predators on lighter outfits. With its flexibility and value, it’s a reel that works hard without breaking the bank.
