Lamson ULA Force SL II Fly Reel thermal
The revised version of the Force SL comes in a more solid design and with a belly in the spool cross-section for more line capacity. In addition, the spool diameter has been increased again and yet it weighs almost nothing! Lamson speaks of a reel made of pure muscle and bone, which we can fully confirm. The Ultra Large Arbor (ULA) design allows for maximum retrieve speed and minimal line memory, while the fully-fledged drag system is maintenance-free and smoothly adjustable. For anyone who values the lightest components and is a fan of large arbor reels, the Force SL II reels define the measure of all things - and in an awesome design! :-)
Details:
- Large core reel for all lightweight fans
- Largest track diameter/weight ratio
- Proven conical drag system
- Material: 6061 aluminum, stainless steel
- Finish: Hard Alox
- Finest manufacturing quality
- Made in USA
- Color: thermal
| Model | Class | Diameter | Width | Weight | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5+ | 4 - 6 | 104 mm | 25 mm | 94 g | WF6 120 yds 20# |
| 7+ | 6 - 8 | 111 mm | 32 mm | 105 g | WF7 180 yds 20# |
Waterworks is immediately associated by most fly fishermen with the lightweight, reliable reels. Yet the origin of Waterkworks lies in a small, innovative tool. In 1996, Waterworks was founded by two anglers and product designers because they found a better solution to remove the fly from the fish's mouth faster and more gently. Named after their hometown in Idaho, the first Waterworks product, the Ketchum Release Tool, was launched in 1996.
Even before Waterworks was founded, product designers were working with high-quality components. Ryan Harrison honed his skills and knowledge in high-performance cycling, for example. Among other things, Harrison developed suspension technology for Cannondale mountain bikes, so he was already familiar with wheels in the frame.
It was only logical that the founders turned to fly reels after the release tool. Because fly reels were heavy, overly complex and unreliable at the time, so there was work to be done here. With the question in mind of what the perfect fly reel looks like, the ULA was born and represents the foundation of today's high quality fly reels. Together with Lamson, the fly reels, rods and accessories, now enjoy more than two decades of passion, innovation and solid engineering - with no end in sight.
