lamson fly reel reviews

The Lamson Guru E is Lamson’s euro-nymphing-specific take on their best-selling Guru series. Built on the same reliable platform, the Guru E introduces a handful of thoughtful tweaks, like removable balance weights, a full-cage frame, and an ultra-large arbor, to meet the unique demands of euro nymphing and light trout spey. Longer rods and ultra-thin lines can challenge a standard reel, but the Guru E is purpose-built to keep everything balanced, tight, and tangle-free.

Whether you’re a dedicated euro angler or simply looking for a reel that pairs well with longer 3 and 4-wt rods, the Guru E delivers performance without unnecessary extras. In this review, we’ll break down what makes the Guru E stand out, and whether it deserves a spot in your quiver.

The Purist has been a staple in the Lamson fly reel lineup for many years, representing a lightweight, reliable click & pawl reel with a pleasing click. Today we’ll review the Purist II, the latest iteration of the legendary Purist reel that redefines what a performance clicker means. From its lightweight build to its insanely quick line pickup, the Purist II will find itself at home in the backcountry where every ounce matters but performance cannot be sacrificed. Check out the review below to learn more about the Lamson Purist II fly reel, and whether it is worth adding to your click & pawl collection in 2024.

Lamson has been edging their way into the saltwater reel market more and more over the past few years, releasing the Litespeed M which sports quick retrieve and a lightweight design at a reasonable price. Now, Lamson is kicking it up a notch with the all-new Hyperspeed M – a saltwater-specific reel with an insanely large arbor. This isn’t just a facelift from the Litespeed M, this is a vastly improved reel with impressive performance for saltwater fishing applications. In this review, we’ll dive into the features of the new Hyperspeed, and why we think it’s a serious competitor in the premium reel category moving forward.

The Liquid Max is Lamson’s new entry-level saltwater reel, and we’re here to tell you why it’s one of the best value reels on the market. If you’ve been following Trident’s reviews for a while, you know we’ve appreciated Lamson reels for their great performance, thoughtful designs, and affordability. The Liquid Max stays true to this ethos, providing an extremely capable saltwater reel at a fraction of the price of premium reels. In today’s review, we’ll discuss its features, who it’s for, and some honest pros and cons to consider. Keep reading to see why we boldly claim the Lamson Liquid Max to be one of the best budget saltwater reels of 2024.

Like its predecessor, the Remix S features a machined frame with a cast spool and solid performance for its price point. While Lamson did improve some minor details like aesthetics and drag knob size, no significant upgrades were made in this new model. Overall, we were left wondering if the new Remix S is worth its increased price tag, considering its few advantages over the budget-friendly Liquid S. Keep reading to learn why we found the new Remix S to be stuck between a budget reel and a high-performance mid-priced reel.

Here at Trident, we are longtime fans of the Lamson Liquid reel series. Having used them as demo reels for years, we were especially excited to get our hands on the new iteration of the Liquid: the Liquid S. Lamson fanatics will be happy to hear that the best features of the Liquid carry through in this new model; it’s affordable and it performs great. As you’ll learn below, Lamson also made some significant upgrades to the new Liquid, including improved ergonomics and a sleek facelift.

Grab a fly rod, attach a fly reel via uplocking or downlocking reel seat, thread line, and you’re ready to fish, right? Not quite. The Lamson Center Axis takes out (or should I say builds in?) the step of screwing your favorite reel onto your favorite rod. With a Center Axis, the fly reel is built into the fly rod and mounted on a center axis (thus, the name). While rod companies in the past have toyed with this idea, Lamson is the first to truly perfect the rod-and-reel-in-one design. This may be the single largest breakthrough in fly fishing innovation since graphite. Why should you care? Read on to find out.

Winner of our 5-weight shootout, the bar is high for the Litespeed. Now in its new “Micra 5” incarnation, it sits at the top of Lamson’s “all-water” or freshwater lines, offering massive performance and super lightweight. Can it compete with today’s top saltwater reels? Find out.

The Force SL has been Lamson’s flagship reel series for some time. It’s known for minimalist design and super light weight. We knew this was a good looking trout reel, but can it stand up to the rigors of saltwater fishing? Read on to find out!

The Lamson Guru fly reel has long been the entry point for made in the USA quality, and one of our best selling reels. A top contender among 8-weights, we’re excited to see how it performs as a trout reel.