Loading ...My first fly rod and reel was a combo set purchase at a “big box” store. It was a great rod for learning on and for fishing the small stocked trout creeks of Kentucky. After I moved to Tennessee, my fly rod and reel were way undersize for the fly fishing in my area, so I upgraded to a better set up; longer rod and a reel to match the rod.
After numerous year of slight upgrading to better gear, I decided I would make a giant leap to something new. I bought a Lamson Velocity Hard Alox fly reel by Lamson Waterworks. This is a great reel. I have been fishing this reel for the last six months and I am yet to be disappointed. Since most of my fishing has been winter fishing, the real test will be this summer on long float trips on my local home waters as well as a few other trips to the Watauga River in April and the White River in September.
The drag is smooth and there is a drag adjustment knob is large and easily adjustable. The mechanics / drag mechanism is completely sealed from the elements: dirt and water, which helps eliminate debris on the gears. The reel is a large arbor so there is less line coil and retrieves line quickly when needed.
There is porting on the spool and reel to aid in ventilation and to reduce the weight of the reel. The reel is priced between $219.00 and $289.00 depending on the size. This is a medium priced reel with a top of the line smoothness and drag. Lamson has created another great product. If anyone is in the market for a new reel, check out a Lamson Velocity, you won’t be disappointed.
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