Any of you fine anglers fish the Lamson Litespeed? I’ve been tipped off that my Father-in-law is buying me an Orvis Helios 7.5 ft 3 wt for Christmas, so I thought I’d start looking for a cool little reel to go along with it. What do you folks think of this reel? Or if you have a better suggestion…I’m all for muddying up my decision making process…afterall, the gear buying/researching is so fun! Thanks so much in advance!
Best,
CPH
I have a lamson for my spey rod, I am very happy with it, they seem to be very well built reel
Ghost
I have bought other reels and always go back to my Lamsons. Tough reels and swiss watch-like drags.
Also consider a Velocity. I actually like the Velocity better than the Litespeed. Plus you’ll save a few coins going with a Velocity.
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I have a lite speed 2.0 (4-6 weight) Great reel and great drag…John G.
CPH,
I have one that I use on my Sage Z-axis. I like it fine. I’v put it to a lot of use and no problems at all. Best Regards…
I own five of them, and have a tough time buying any other reel.
Absolutely love mine. I have litespeeds, velocities, konics, and have used the new guru. There’s not a bad one in the bunch, but the litespeed will be a great lightweight compliment to a Helios. I say go for it. I certainly would.
For steelheading, I’ve got a Helios 9 ft 8wt coupled to a Litespeed. Feels like my 6wt setup but casts with the power of a
9wt.
I’ve got Orvis, Ross, Billy Pate, Sage, and Lamson reels. The Litespeed is a very nice reel, probably technologically superior to the others. But it’s just not pretty. I really like my Ross Evolution even though it may not be as good a reel. It just looks pretty, feels nice, and winds nice. I can’t explain why I am in love with that reel. I just am. But I would still date the Litespeed when the Ross is out of town.
Godspeed and good fishing,
Bob
The Orvis BBS is a nice light reel for a 3wt.