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Lamson Litespeed series lV 3.5 fly reel
Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2017 5:52 pm
by Dale
HI Guys, I was given a Lamson litespeed series lV 3.5 fly reel just wondering if its suitable for Exmouth... If anyone have any thoughts please let me know. One week to go!!!
Re: Lamson Litespeed series lV 3.5 fly reel
Posted: Sat Apr 22, 2017 9:43 pm
by mat uchino
Very good lightweight 7-9 reel. Nearly sealed drag (they say it's fully sealed but the manufacturers are full of sh*t) that can put a decent amount of drag on most things up to about long tail tuna size.
Bit fragile because of the fame composition and light weight construction so don't drop it or fall on it. But the drag + weight + line capacity + nice shiny looks sure make up for it.
I'd plonk 300m of 30lb + a 9wt I/I on it very happily.
When we get up there I'll show you how to take it apart to clean the conical drag which should be done every so often so rust don't get into the central drag/clutch mechanism.
Re: Lamson Litespeed series lV 3.5 fly reel
Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2017 6:19 am
by Torren
Score.
That will be just fine for up here Dale.
I might jump in on the drag cleaning clinic as well Mat.
Re: Lamson Litespeed series lV 3.5 fly reel
Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2017 1:03 pm
by Dale
Thanks Matt and Torren, you guys confirmed my thoughts see you next week. I'll be arriving in the Sunday so I'll see you guys then..
Re: Lamson Litespeed series lV 3.5 fly reel
Posted: Sun Apr 23, 2017 7:50 pm
by peter birch
Re: Lamson Litespeed series lV 3.5 fly reel
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2017 9:15 pm
by Martin Kuhn
Dale. I have six of them in various sizes. They are great reels. I love them. They certainly will stand you in good stead in Exmouth. You won't be disappointed.
Re: Lamson Litespeed series lV 3.5 fly reel
Posted: Tue Apr 25, 2017 9:16 pm
by Martin Kuhn
Pete. Challenge accepted!! My 4.0 lite speed will eat a Longie for breakfast !!
Re: Lamson Litespeed series lV 3.5 fly reel
Posted: Wed Apr 26, 2017 8:50 pm
by Dale
Cheers guys, Thanks for your wisdom and advice. My my main reel is the sage 6010 and the Lamson 3.5 I'll use on the flats and beaches
Safe driving boys!!!! stay alert stay, the fish will wait for you.see you Sunday