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NIRVANA Vintage Click Pawl Reels on a Sweet Deal
Leland Reel Co. Vintage British Columbia Steelhead Spey Reel 7-9wt

Leland Reel Co. Vintage British Columbia Steelhead Spey Reel 7-9wt

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$350.00
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$219.99
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$219.99

Classic in design, but crafted with contemporary materials, our Vintage Steelhead Spey reel is awaiting your favorite two-hander.

Leland Reel Co. Vintage Steelhead Spey Reel

Classic in design, but crafted with contemporary materials.

Leland Reel Co. Vintage Steelhead Spey Reel is classic in design and crafted from contemporary materials, using the best industry processes...our Vintage Steelhead Spey reel is ready for a new home on your cherished two-hander.

When it comes to chasing steelhead with a Spey rod, there's an interesting marriage between functional performance and vintage cosmetics, as it relates to the gear we choose to fish. This fine blend of eras is celebrated in the Leland Reel Co. Vintage Steelhead Spey reel. With classic cosmetics, which speak to the great days gone by and advanced, contemporary materials, we've created a fly reel that is the best of both worlds. Now you can play the part of a classic steelheader while trusting in the function and proven performance of our quality fly reel.

Although it looks like you found it in your grandfather’s garage, don't mistake its classic appearance for yesteryear function. It's fully-machined from solid, bar-stock aluminum offering up a lifetime of hard use. It's not only anodized for improved scratch resistance, it's anodized with Teflon, making for the ultimate in a hard-coated, unique finish. All fittings are crafted from solid brass...from the reel foot to the drag knob, making for a truly classic look on your favorite rod.

Every fly reel should have a counterbalance weight opposite the reel handle to provide a smooth payout of fly line on a hard running fish. We decided to replace the ordinary counterbalance weight with an additional handle. Not only does this give our favorite Spey reel a unique look, it provides the smoothest reel “spin” we've ever encountered, as well as easy access to a handle during a hard fish fight.

Our classic click and pawl drag system is easily adjustable for either left or right hand retrieve and has a wide range of drag resistance adjustment provided by our brass drag knob located on the fly reel's frame. And, just like any true steelhead Spey reel, ours “sings” with love when your big fish heads downstream. Nothing beats the sound of a click and pawl drag system, when it's up to speed with a chrome trophy attached to the other end.

Not neglecting the finer things, we opted for a real leather pouch for proper storage. Our fine leather case is adorned with solid brass zipper and embossed with our Leland logo and model, making for a proud resting place for your favorite Spey reel when not in use.

  • Reel Diameter: 4 ¼”

     

  • Reel Width: 1 5/ 8”

     

  • Reel Weight:10.6 oz / 300 grams

Customer Reviews

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James Hachiya
An old school Spey reel!!

I gave this reel a test run just yesterday fishing on the upper Green River in Washington state for returning pink salmon. Although I wasn’t able to catch any, the reel performed as it should. The most noticeable feature while on river was the click/pawl drag noise. Wow! It seemed a bit louder than my two other Hardy reels. Maybe it was because of that area is surrounded by tall firs and maples, and that amplified the sound. The finish is nicely done. It has simple mechanics, since it’s click/pawl, and seems easy to care for. This particular model has the full cage body, therefore, if you decide to use monofilament running line, it should not escape the reel. I chose to use an Airflo fly line running line, and so I cannot attest to whether a mono line would actually escape the cage. It is difficult to believe that this was machined from single block of aluminum since the reel body is relatively thin. Modern machined reels are relatively thicker. But I guess this is what the designer’s approach to old school design. I paired this reel to a 11 foot switch rod, and it’s a nice fit. The reel weight is enough to balance the rod with more weight towards the reel seat side of the rod. The drag adjustment is a simple brass screw that fits the old school design. Modern click/pawl reels have a larger, easier to get to adjustment knob, and so if you think this will become an issue for you, especially during winter steelhead/salmon fishing with numb cold fingers, then this reel may not work for you. But this is the charm of this reel. If you can stomach fishing during cold winter days, then that drag adjustment is a minor issue. Old school fishing! The spool is attached to reel body with a small washer and screw. And so if you want to detach the spool for any reason, then keep a penny or two in your pack to detach and attach the spool. In summary, this reel fits perfectly for the classic gearhead. And if you can marry this or similar reel to an old school (or modern old school) fiberglass rod, then you’re set! If you want the click/pawl design but don’t want to pay for Hardy prices, then this product will work well. And it’s manufactured in South Korea, and it’s a nation known for a long industrial and manufacturing history. They produce Hyundai, LG, Galaxy, among others, and so they can produce a nice reel too. And so affordable pricing with great quality is a winner.

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Tanner VanAsten

Just an exceptional value. Fantastic reels that punch way above their price. They have the look, they function perfectly, and the quality is there. What more could you ask for?