Lamson

Guru HD Fly Reel

Be it steelhead or saltwater game fish, the Lamson Guru HD Fly Reel will make landing that finny foe a little bit easier, though this reel won't automatically make your spey casting flawless. The large arbor format and full cage frame make this reel right for rugged angling, be it near salt and sand or mud. When you're ready for a spey or big fish reel that won't break the bank and last you for decades, adding the Guru HD to your kit will turn you into the sage of setups.Three aspects of the Guru HD make it a reel to behold: large arbor format, complete cage frame, and the fully-sealed conical drag system. The large arbor design increases retrieval rate, makes it easier to cast tangle-free, and equalizes drag since the effective diameter remains relatively constant. Lamson's sealed conical drag design protects the mechanisms from grit and corrosive salt while giving you the ability to finesse friction when the fish toys with your line. The full cage frame cocoons the spool so your line can't escape, get snagged, or otherwise get so fouled up the air gets polluted from your foul mouth. Unlike other full-cage reels, Lamson milled the bottom third of the reel, exposing a functional palming section. With this approach, you can still palm the reel and your line stays knot-free.The larger arbor that allows for consistent drag and rapid retrieval rates also creates space for ample backing. When you're ready to seek out salmon or take on tarpon, the Guru HD's deliberate design will serve your angling needs.