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waterworks / lamson 2012
As the name implies, we created the Vanquish reel with just one thing
in mind – total victory. And as the “form follows function” zealots
we are, it all starts with the world’s smoothest, and now much larger
and more powerful drag system. Delivering twice the torque of our
previous salt water design, the Waterworks conical drag generates
no stick-slip even at the line-snapping rates required by blue water
anglers. To support this kind of torque, a new, much stiffer frame was
created — one that transmits extreme loads with a simple, efficient and
graceful structure.
Vanquish 12 and 10 reels are available in a “closed face” version for
those anglers who prefer only small porting on a rotating spool. (LT
spool version shown below; closed face version shown at far right.)
vanquish
EVOLVE: “I have called this principle, by which each slight variation, if useful, is
preserved, by the term Natural Selection” (Charles Darwin)
Other innovative Vanquish features include:
> an integrated foot/frame which, while stronger than a traditional fastened-on foot, also raises the center of mass of the reel, improving casting ease and accuracy
> machined-from-solid, modular stainless stripping arm on V12 and V10
> our proprietary Hard AloxTM finish
> large, ergonomic, self lubricating no-slip handle
> tandem roller clutch transmits higher torque and provides redundancy
> Fully sealed, zero maintenance drag components
format Large Arbor materials Machined 6061 aluminum finish Hard Alox™ weight 3.80 oz / 5-6 wt
“Any intelligent fool can make things bigger and more complex. It takes a touch of
genius - and a lot of courage - to move in the opposite direction.”
(Albert Einstein)
Force FS reels are built for speed. If fast fish in big water is the order, then this is your
reel. With its extreme diameter, an F4 will haul in about a foot of line every turn (if
loaded to capacity), which means most anglers can reel line faster than they can strip
it. All FS reels employ a scaled-up version of our fully sealed conical drag to produce
tarpon stopping torque with the silk-smooth feel of our best trout reel.
HARD ALOX™ All of our premium reels are offered in one fantastic finish only — a proprietary combination of alloy selection, surface preparation and conversion coating we’ve dubbed “Hard AloxTM,” a term taken from the anodizing process
format Ultra Large Arbor materials Aluminum & 17-4 stainless steel finish Hard Alox™ weight 6.80 oz / 8 wt
itself, wherein the aluminum surface is converted to aluminum oxide. By increasing coating thickness and reducing porosity our Hard Alox finish has set a new standard for toughness. Ask a dealer for a demonstration, and be prepared to be impressed.
ula force saltwater / spey
Force SL (Super-Light) reels utilize a combination of subtle space-frame and
complex CNC carved cross sections that make the SL rigid, rugged, and yet
as the name implies, featherweight. The Vanquish-style integrated foot/frame
raises the reel’s center of mass making casting smoother and contributing to
both a reduction in weight and greater rigidity. The high-grip drag knob makes
fine-tuning the world’s smoothest drag system even easier. SL reels are finished
in a unique clear Hard AloxTM.
DESIGN: “The details are not the details. They make the design.” (Charles Eames)
waterworks force SL
format Ultra Large Arbor materials Aluminum & 17-4 stainless steel finish Hard Alox™ weight 2.85 oz / 4-5 wt
“Form follows function - that has been misunderstood. Form and function should
be one, joined in a spiritual union.”
(Frank Lloyd Wright)
This season Litespeed reels will adopt the ergonomic and structural improve-
ments introduced on the 2011 Anniversary Series Litespeed. The spool profile
has been flattened slightly and the handle moved outboard to keep knuckles away
from moving parts; the drag knob has been redesigned for better grip. As with
our other premium reels, pocket milling the spool face and integrating the coun-
terbalance increases strength and stiffness without adding weight. Litespeed reels
come in a close second to a corresponding Force reel in terms of retrieve rate
and weight, and share our patented maintenance-free, super smooth conical drag.
format True Large Arbor materials Aluminum, 17-4 & 303 stainless steel finish Hard Alox™ weight 3.70 oz / 5-6 wt
“The details are not the details. They make the design.” (Charles Eames)
OUR WORK: “Nearly every man who develops an idea works it up to the point
where it looks impossible, and then he gets discouraged. That’s not the place to
become discouraged.” (Thomas A. Edison)
“Form follows function - that has been misunderstood. Form and function should
be one, joined in a spiritual union.” (Frank Lloyd Wright)
lamson litespeed
“Form follows function - that has been misunderstood. Form and function should
be one, joined in a spiritual union.” (Frank Lloyd Wright)
“Work is much more fun than fun.” (Noel Coward)
format Large Arbor
materials Machined 6061 aluminum
finish Hard Alox™
weight 4.20 oz / 5-6 wt
CLUTCH The Waterworks-Lamson brands employ a fully STAINLESS STEEL 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
lamson velocity
Velocity reels utilize a unique, “3 plane” pocket milling technique to shave weight
and maintain every aspect of performance without sacrificing their reputation as
the most rugged of the Lamson line-up. If you want a large arbor reel with friendly
ergonomics, a maintenance-free, ultra-smooth drag system that can bang around a
driftboat season after season and shrug off the abuse, Velocity is your choice.
break off or wear out. The zero-lash feature means instant engagement, improving feel and eliminating “spike” that the reel, line and leader experience when a typical pawl clutch hooks up.
lamson guru
Guru entered the Lamson family as our lowest-
priced fully machined reel. The signature arm-style
element on the frame combines with open spokes
to maximize structural strength and minimize
weight. As with our other reels, Guru features
true large arbor ratios and is available in 4 weight
through 10 weight. Guru shares identical drag de-
sign and components with our most expensive reels
and is finished with a clear type 2 anodize.
format Large Arbor
materials Machined 6061 aluminum
finish Clear Type 2
weight 4.90 oz / 5-6 wt
PROGRESS: “The first quality needed is audacity.” (Winston Churchill)
format Large Arbor
materials Machined 6061 aluminum
finish Clear Type 2
weight 4.90 oz / 5-6 wt
“The very existence of flame-throwers proves that some time, somewhere, someone
said to themselves, You know, I want to set those people over there on fire, but I’m
just not close enough to get the job done.” (George Carlin)
lamson konic
format Large Arbor
materials Aluminum, 17-4 super alloy & 304 stainless steel
finish Anodize / Polyurethane
weight 4.70 oz / 5-6 wt
PERSPECTIVE: “We are just an advanced breed of monkeys on a minor planet of
a very average star. But we can understand the Universe. That makes us
something very special.” (Stephen Hawking)
“A man who carries a cat by the tail learns something he can learn in no other way.”
(Mark Twain)
Konic delivers smart design and high performance
in Lamson’s most affordable reel. The same, super-
smooth, fully sealed conical drag system and stainless
roller clutch set in our more expensive reels are
matched with machined components and pressure
cast ALDC12 aluminum alloy spool and frame.
Konic is anodized then finished with a 100% solid
polyurethane coating to resist gouging and abrasion.
Affordable reels just got a whole lot better.
specifications Model Dia Width Weight Rod Line Capacity* Reel Spool
VANQUISH 4.5 LT† 3.3" 1.25" 3.50 oz 4,5 WF4 100 yds 20# $569 $259 VANQUISH 5.6 LT† 3.5" 1.25" 3.80 oz 5,6 WF6 100 yds 20# $599 $269 VANQUISH 7.8 LT† 3.8" 1.375" 5.10 oz 7,8 WF7 150 yds 20# $699 $299 VANQUISH 8 LT† 4.1" 1.5" 7.30 oz 8 WF8 220 yds 20# $799 $359 VANQUISH 10 LT† 4.5" 1.5" 10.10 oz 10 WF10 220 yds 30# $869 $389 VANQUISH 10 4.5" 1.5" 10.70 oz 10 WF10 220 yds 30# $869 $389 VANQUISH 12 LT† 4.7" 1.5" 10.70 oz 12 WF12 175 yds 30# $899 $399 VANQUISH 12 4.7" 1.5" 11.10 oz 12 WF12 325 yds 30# $899 $399
ULA PURIST 1 3.00" 1.10" 2.70 oz 2,3,4 WF3 50 yds 20# $339 $159 ULA PURIST 2 3.25" 1.15" 2.90 oz 4,5 WF4 75 yds 20# $349 $169 ULA FORCE 2 SL 3.25" 1.15" 2.95 oz 4,5 WF4 75 yds 20# $449 $199 ULA FORCE 2X SL 3.25" 1.15" 2.90 oz 5,6 WF6 100 yds 20# $459 $199 ULA FORCE 3 SL 3.50" 1.25" 3.35 oz 5,6,7 WF7 100 yds 20# $479 $209 ULA FORCE 3X SL 3.50" 1.25" 3.30 oz 7,8 WF8 150 yds 20# $489 $219
SALTWATER / SPEY ULA FORCE 3.3 3.75" 1.50" 6.80 oz 8 WF8 200 yds 20# $529 $239 ULA FORCE 3.4 4.00" 1.50" 8.00 oz 8,9 WF9 220 yds 20# $559 $249 ULA FORCE 3.5 4.25" 1.50" 8.40 oz 9,10 WF10 250 yds 20# $599 $269 8,9,10 windcutter spey 200 yds 20# ULA FORCE 4 4.75" 1.50" 10.40 oz 11,12 WF12 300 yds 30# $639 $289 10,11,12 windcutter spey 200 yds 30#
LITESPEED 1 3.00" 1.10" 3.45 oz 1,2,3 WF3 50 yds 20# $299 $135 LITESPEED 1.5 3.25" 1.10" 3.45 oz 3,4,5 WF4 100 yds 20# $299 $135 LITESPEED 2 3.50" 1.10" 3.70 oz 4,5,6 WF6 100 yds 20# $309 $140 LITESPEED 3 3.75" 1.25" 4.70 oz 6,7,8 WF7 150 yds 20# $349 $160 LITESPEED 3X 3.75" 1.25" 4.70 oz 8 WF8 225 yds 20# $359 $165 LITESPEED 3.5 4.00" 1.38" 5.40 oz 8,9 WF9 200 yds 20# $369 $170 LITESPEED 3.5X 4.00" 1.38" 5.30 oz 9 WF9 250 yds 30# $379 $175 LITESPEED 4 4.50" 1.50" 8.05 oz 10,11 WF10 250 yds 30# $429 $195
VELOCITY 1 3.15" 1.10" 4.00 oz 1,2,3 WF3 50 yds 20# $239 $105 VELOCITY 1.5 3.15" 1.10" 4.00 oz 3,4,5 WF4 100 yds 20# $239 $105 VELOCITY 2 3.30" 1.10" 4.20 oz 5,6 WF6 100 yds 20# $249 $110 VELOCITY 3 3.63" 1.25" 5.10 oz 7,8 WF7 150 yds 20# $269 $125 VELOCITY 3X 3.63" 1.25" 5.10 oz 8 WF8 225 yds 20# $279 $130 VELOCITY 3.5 3.85" 1.38" 5.90 oz 8,9 WF9 200 yds 20# $299 $135 VELOCITY 3.5X 3.85" 1.38" 5.90 oz 9 WF9 250 yds 30# $309 $140 VELOCITY 4 4.25" 1.50" 7.10 oz 10,11 WF10 250 yds 30# $349 $160
GURU 1.5 3.15" 1.10" 4.70 oz 3,4,5 WF4 100 yds 20# $189 $85 GURU 2 3.30" 1.10" 4.90 oz 5,6 WF6 100 yds 20# $199 $90 GURU 3 3.63" 1.25" 5.50 oz 7,8 WF7 150 yds 20# $209 $95 GURU 3.5 3.75" 1.38" 6.20 oz 8,9 WF9 200 yds 20# $239 $110 GURU 4 4.25" 1.50" 7.30 oz 10,11 WF10 250 yds 30# $259 $115
KONIC 1.5 3.10" 1.00" 4.40 oz 3,4 WF4 100 yds 12# $129 $60 KONIC 2 3.40" 1.10" 4.70 oz 5,6 WF6 100 yds 20# $139 $65 KONIC 3.5 3.70" 1.22" 6.10 oz 7,8 WF8 200 yds 20# $149 $70 KONIC 4 3.90" 1.25" 6.80 oz 9,10 WF10 240 yds 30# $159 $75
PO Box 2367 Ketchum, ID 83340208.726.1513 800.435.9374www.waterworks-lamson.com info@waterworks-lamson.com
*Standard WF 90’ line used for capacity. NOTE: Line manufacturers continue to introduce many new tapers, sometimes very different in volume than the standard Weight Forward lines we use as a benchmark for volume. When lining up a new reel you may need to experiment with backing to determine the right amount.†“LT” suffix on Vanquish denotes lighter, open-spoke spool
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