Where are
lamson liquid reels
made?
All reels are assembled and quality controlled at our facility in Boise, Idaho.
Can you use the Lamson liquid in saltwater?
The Lamson Liquid offers the best drag system on the market for a $100 price point. The fully sealed conical drag system can handle most fresh and saltwater species.
Can you use braid as fly backing?
The answer is yes! Fly shops around the
country use
braided fishing line to back their fly reels.
Does fly line backing color matter?
Color doesn’t matter If you are floating the line over them, on the surface of the water, things are worse. They now see the depression of the water’s surface as well as shadow and motion. Sure, they can see that a
bright orange line
is orange and a
green line
is green but they will find neither acceptable.
Is fly line backing necessary?
However, it’s much better to have some backing on the reel first Most reels will have room for about fifty yards of twenty pound backing. This will raise the level of your fly line up closer to the top edge of your fly reel so it won’t fly off the line in coils. Backing is also helpful when you hook big fish.
Who owns Waterworks Lamson?
Late in 1998, Waterworks acquired Lamson from Sage Manufacturing Lamson reels had established a well-deserved reputation in the 1980’s and 90’s for being the first fully machined quality reel at an affordable price.
Where is Waterworks Lamson?
Dedicated to making lightweight, quality, and performance driven reels, Waterworks-Lamson is always testing their gear. Located in Boise, Idaho , Waterworks-Lamson is close to many ideal fly fishing rivers.
Where are Galvan Reels made?
That’s right, Galvan Reels are 100% designed, manufactured and assembled in the USA by the Galvan Family in Sonora California.
Does the
redington behemoth
have a sealed drag?
The BEHEMOTH’s drag is capped, not sealed.
Can I use monofilament as fly line backing?
“The fly line is used like backing, it never comes off the reel. The thick monofilament butt section is so stiff and heavy you can cast it It essentially substitutes for fly line but it weighs a lot less. And that’s the key to why this works.”.
How long does fly line last?
The life expectancy of a fly line is directly related to use. Sun, Grim, Storage and Use all degrade a fly line. This isn’t exact, but if the line isn’t abused and reasonably maintained, it should last 250 “use days” For a full time fly fishing guide, this might be a season or two.
What is a conical drag system?
The drag system in all of the Lamson/Waterworks reels consists of a pair of precisely matched conical elements which are drawn together with spring tension to produce variable rates of smooth rotational braking.
Sources
The Best Fly Reel For The Money: Lamson Liquid Gets Battle-tested
https://www.flyrodshop.com/product/lamson-liquid-reel/