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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