The ULA (Ultra Large Arbor) reel combines extreme weight savings and enhanced retrieve rate with a smooth, waterproof conical drag system. This is no doubt one of the most adaptable reel designs ever made.  The ULA Force has the stopping power needed for strong running fish, with the finesse to protect light leaders.  It is extremely durable for travel and saltwater exposure.  The Lamson ULA reels are, to our knowledge, the lightest machined reels in the world today.
The ULA Force reels also offer the versatility of the "Fx" spools. This means that you can buy a #2 reel and combine it with rods and lines to fit 3-weight to 6-weight systems. A #3 reel is just as versatile.  Load it with a WF5F line + 125 yards of backing for trout, and with the purchase of an additional (Fx) spool, you'll be able to run a WF8F line + 150 yards  of backing for bonefish or steelhead without having to buy a second reel.  More importantly, you can buy several ULA-3 reels and spools and use them for everything from your 5-weight to 8-weight systems.  The ULA 3X reel is adequate for 9-weight systems if TUF Line XP backing is used.