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lamson velocity reel
Posted by: andre st. pierre (---.roadrunner.nf.net)
Date: April 21, 2005 07:09PM

thinking of buying a lamson velocity 3.5 reel. seems like a nice light reel with good drag. can anyone give feedback as to how it performed and if they are pleased with it. thanks...andre

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Re: lamson velocity reel
Posted by: Greg DeFoe (---.lax.untd.com)
Date: April 21, 2005 07:58PM

Andre
I have several Lamson reels Litespeed and Waterworks models. I have not used the Velocity but asstated to me by Lamson they all use the same drag only difference is in the frame, finish, etc. The reels have performed flawlessly for me IMHO you can' go wrong with their product . The only drawbaack I have found withe the reels I have is the frames are somewhat fragile. If your tough (carless,sloppy) with your equipment you may want to reconsider. That being said I am not familiar with the Velocity first hand and the frames /spools may be more bulletproof.

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Re: lamson velocity reel
Posted by: Christian Brink (---.dsl.aracnet.com)
Date: April 21, 2005 07:59PM

Sure, it's a really nice reel. The drag is good. They changed the only thing I did not like and that was the drag knob, IMO it used to be too recessed.

Great reel and a great price.

If you're looking at alternatives - check out the Galvan Standard and Rush. Both are excellent.

Christian



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Re: lamson velocity reel
Posted by: Terje Bendiksby (---.bb.online.no)
Date: April 22, 2005 06:59AM

I have four Velocity reels I a use the from Florida to freezing cold winters in Norway. I can recomend them.

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Re: lamson velocity reel
Posted by: Peter Merritt (---.dhcp-bl.indiana.edu)
Date: April 22, 2005 10:07AM

I just gave my Velocity 2 a workout on a bunch of 8-9 pound wipers. It has been a great reel. Second season using it and never had a problem. I'd buy another in a second!

Peter

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Re: lamson velocity reel
Posted by: Kirk Miller (---.gci.net)
Date: April 23, 2005 02:07PM

I highly reccomend them. I have several friends that fishthem on their salmon rods up here in Alaska. If it can handle a big ol Kenai red that hits the current then it can be fished just about anywhere

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