Note: While the complete fly reel is shown in
the images, this product is not for purchasing a Waterworks Lamson
Velocity Hard Alox Fly Reel, only the spare spool.
Years ago,
Lamson®
was the first high-quality, fully machined reel at a great value. We are proud
to introduce the Lamson Velocity Hard Alox,™ extending this tradition by
incorporating leading-edge technology into a fully-machined reel that retails
around $200.
The Velocity is a large-arbor workhorse with a conventional frame. For 2007,
porting on the spool has been changed to increase ventilation and reduce weight.
Equipped with a fully machined one-piece spool and our sealed conical drag,
Velocity Hard Alox extends the Lamson tradition of value to a reel which
represents a winning combination of leading edge technology and maintenance-free
performance at a modest price.
|
Model / Size |
Diameter
|
Rod Wt.
|
Line
|
Capacity
|
| Waterworks
Lamson Velocity Hard Alox 1 Spare Spool |
2.85"
|
1,2,3
|
WF3
|
75 yds
12# |
| Waterworks
Lamson Velocity Hard Alox 1.5 Spare Spool |
3.00"
|
4,5
|
WF4
|
100 yds
20# |
| Waterworks
Lamson Velocity Hard Alox 2 Spare Spool |
3.17"
|
5,6
|
WF6
|
100 yds
20# |
|
Waterworks Lamson Velocity Hard Alox 3
Spare Spool |
3.50" |
7,8 |
WF7 |
150 yds 20# |
| Waterworks
Lamson Velocity Hard Alox 3.5 Spare Spool |
3.75"
|
8,9 |
WF9
|
200 yds
20# |
| Waterworks
Lamson Velocity Hard Alox 4 Spare Spool |
4.00"
|
10,11 |
WF10 |
250 yds
30# |
Technical Detail and Specifications
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.
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.
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