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Lamson Litespeed Hard Alox 4 Fly Reel

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The Litespeed 1.5 is my primary reel, but the following applies to all Litespeed reels. I typically use this on a 3 weight TFO Finesse rod. This is probably one of the lightest reels in existence. The machining tolerance are the tightest and smoothest I've ever seen on any reel. The hard alox coating prevents corrosion and scratching. This is a beautiful piece of jewelery, feels like a fine Swiss watch and will continue to look new for years to come. The drag doesn't stick like other reels. The drag adjustment is very precise so you can dial in exactly the amount you want. On the initial run of a big fish, this drag does not skip or stick, but is silky smooth. I have caught 20� fish and the drag was flawless. An aside....When I was at one of the fly fishing events, the Lamson Rep. was demonstrating by putting the reel in a bucket of sand, grinding the reel around, then turned the spool until all the sand was out and the reel was spinning as smooth and quite as new. This is a true large arbor reel, which means 1) better line control by having larger and more manageable coils, and 2) a faster pickup retrieve to keep the fish under control.

Diameter: 4.50"
Width: 1.50"
Weight: 8.80 oz
Rod Weight: 10,11
Line: WF10
Capacity: 250 yards 30#

LINE STORAGE FORMAT Our large arbor reels maximize the benefits of large arbor design by maximizing the arbor diameter-to-width ratio. The spool is large in circumference and wide, so that line is stored in a shallow layer. The increased circumference provides high retrieve rate and eliminates line coil memory. The wide, shallow line layer means there is little radius change as line is pulled form the reel. This results in constant drag torque during long runs and eliminates the risk of tippets breaking due to drag force gain.

HARD ALOX FINISH All of our premium reels are offered in one fantastic finish only -- a proprietary combination of alloy selection and conversion coating that we call �Hard Alox�. The term Hard Alox is taken from the anodizing process itself, wherein the aluminum surface is converted to aluminum oxide. By increasing the coating thickness and reducing porosity, our Hard Alox coating is much more durable than any other reel. Ask a dealer for a demonstration and prepare to be impressed.

Hard Alox trumps the conventional and ubiquitous Type 2 anodize, a finish which emphasizes gloss and color selection over durability. In place of Type 2 we offer you enhanced resistance to abrasion, impact and corrosion and a look that tells the story of beauty which, while not being just �skin deep�, actually does start there.

DRAG SYSTEM The ULA, Litespeed and Velocity drag consists of a pair of precisely matched conical elements which are drawn together with spring tension to produce variable rates of smooth rotational braking. By re-configuring the surface area of traditional disks into a pair of matching conical elements we were able to seal the drag completely from moisture, salt and grit. And since the mass of the drag elements is centralized, the spool's rotating mass is much lower which makes the reel more responsive to light drag settings. Because the average radius of the contact surface is much smaller (being conical rather than disk-shaped), start-up torque is too low to measure. US Patent #5,915,639; other patents pending.

CLUTCH Most premium reels rely on a pawl type clutch mechanism. These are often vulnerable to stress related failure, contamination and wear. The ULA, Litespeed and Velocity employ a Torrington zero-lash roller clutch. This mechanism relies on the locking effect of a number of ramps and rollers to achieve torque transmission. There are no "teeth" or "steps" to break off or wear out. And the zero-lash feature means instant engagement. This improves feel and eliminates "spike" that the reel, line and leader experience when a typical pawl clutch hooks up.