Lamson Fly
Anyone try using an ultralight fly rod combo, if so how do you like it?
I just built
a Cabela’s SLi 8′6″ 5wt (rod blank is 1.39 oz)using recoil single foot guides and attached a new Lamson-Waterworks ULA p.2 reel (2.9 oz). This is by far the lightest combo I’ve ever used – The rod casts beautifully, as if there is no effort,
shadow casting, if you will. When I hooked my first trout (a 12″ brown) it felt like it was attached by a silken thread. I really like
the feel of it and I had no arm fatigue at the end of the day.
Anyone else try an ultra-lite ? Do you like them ?
In NE PA, Streams 40-50 ft wide
I realize that a 5wt is medium wt, what I was referring to was the lightness of the outfit. The rod is feather light even though it is a 5 wt and the reel is the lightest you can buy.
Lightest rig I’ve ever used is a 4-wt. I find I can’t boom casts out nearly as far with it — even with a double haul — as I can with heavier rigs, so it is better for smaller streams, and requires more stealth in approaching wary trout.
Requires more touch to land a hooked fish, too, as you’re using lighter everything. But I agree — easier on the arm, and a much more intimate feel to the action.
I’ve seen some guys fishing even lighter rigs (~2-wt?) on my favorite local stream here in Maryland, but never tried ‘em myself.
Where are you using yours?
Fly Fishing Reels – The Waterworks-Lamson -part 1
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WATERWORKS/LAMSON FLY REEL – GURU 2 – 5,6 – NEW $184.95 |
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Lamson Waterworks Velocity 1.5 Fly Fishing Reel New $239.00 |
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Lamson Waterworks Konic 3.5 Fly Fishing Reel Brand New $139.00 |
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Lamson Waterworks Litespeed 2 Fly Fishing Reel New $299.00 |
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Lamson Waterworks Konic 3.5 Fly Fishing Reel New $139.00 |
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Lamson Waterworks Konic 1.5 Fly Fishing Reel Brand New $119.00 |
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Lamson Waterworks Guru 3 Fly Reel New w Free Fly Line $199.00 |
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Lamson Waterworks Konic 4.0 Fly Fishing Reel Brand New $149.00 |
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Lamson Waterworks Guru 3.5 Fly Reel New w Free Fly Line $229.00 |
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Lamson Waterworks Litespeed 3X Fly Fishing Reel New $349.00 |
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Lamson Waterworks ULA Force 3X SL Fly Fishing Reel New $459.00 |
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Waterworks Lamson Stripper Glove Right; Medium $9.95 Waterworks Lamson Stripper Glove helps to prevent cuts and abrasions when stripping fly line. These gloves feature a sure grip non-slip palm and offer the angler protection from the sun. The Stripper Glove is constructed from a 4-way stretch material that will stay cool in warm weather and features a non-reflective color and adjustable closure on the wrist. These gloves are great for freshwater an… |
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Lamson Litespeed Flyfishing Reel With the Lamson Litespeed Flyfishing Reel, you’ll be one with your rod. Gone are the days of arm-irritating jerks from your reel during long runs. Instead, you get a constant drag torque and an improved understanding of what’s going on.Product FeaturesMaterial: alloy, Hard AloxDrag Material: Handle Size: Backing Capacity: (1.5) 100 yards, (2) 100 yards, (3) 150 yards, (3.5) 200 yardsDiameter: (1.5… |
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Waterworks Lamson Litespeed 2 Hard Alox Spare Spool $140.00 The new Lamson Litespeed Hard Alox is a true large arbor reel with the same fully-sealed drag system that is used in the Waterworks ULA. Like the ULA, the Litespeed Alox is machined in the U.S. from barstock aluminum. By utilizing a more traditional structural design and foregoing the use of titanium we are able to offer a very fine, high performance large arbor reel at a value you would expect fr… |
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Lamson Guru 1.5 Fly Fishing Reel – comes with free 5wt fly line $179.00 We’re pleased to introduce Guru, an enlightening reel. Guru enters the family as our lowest-priced fully machined reel. The signature arm-style element on the frame combines with open spokes to maximize structural strength and minimize weight. As with our other reels, Guru features true large arbor ratios. Guru is available in 4 weight through 10 weight, and shares identical drag design and compon… |
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Waterworks Lamson Konic Fly Reel, K 4 $159.00 New for 2008, Konic delivers smart design and high performance in Lamson’s most affordable reel. The same super-smooth, fully sealed conical drag system and stainless roller clutch used in our more expensive reels are matched with machined components and pressure cast ALDC12 aluminum alloy spool and frame. Konic is anodized then finished with a 100% solid polyurethane coating to resist gouging and… |