Waterworks Lamson Vanquish Reels

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Back in December, Garry Sandstrom, our Waterworks rep had mentioned that this innovative company was coming out with a new blue water reel. He said it would it would be built around a gargantuan conical braking system that would deliver consistent smooth drag pressure in excess of 15-pounds. That got my attention because the owner of Waterworks revolutionized braking systems for racing bikes. I mentioned to Garry that I would really like to take one of these reels to Loreto, Mexico in June. He said he would make it happen.
I received a new V12LT Production Test Reel on 06/18/09. It arrived in an exciting looking glossy silver box with a huge "V" on the lid. Inside the reel was enclosed in a typical, practical neoprene case. When I took the reel from the case, I just went, "Wow!
This is by far the most innovative, techy-looking reel I've seen. It has angles and recesses found on no other reels, and when you examine them, you will find that they were all engineered for extreme function. This reel is smooth with no projections to bark your knuckles and no recesses to stick a fly line. With this reel, form follows function with no sparing of expense or time in development. The finish is flawless, and parts fit together with the precision found in German race cars. Beyond that, the Vanquish is just plain sexy looking.
I loaded the test model with a WF12I Rio Outbound line and 250-yards of 50-pound Cortland Master Braid. There is a full 1/4" of clearance between the line and the polished stainless steel line guard, which is perfect. This reel will get a lot of boat-time in the next three weeks. Will give a full report when we get back.

*Vanquish: the ultimate blue water weapon!* Waterworks says, "As the name implies, we created the Vanquish reel with just one thing in mind -- total victory." This is a big game reel...built to subdue fish that weigh over 200-pounds, yet weighs only 10-oz.
This reel is massive and super-strong, yet very lightweight. Vanquish is clean with no projections or sharp corners to get line wrapped around or irritate your skin.

Model	Diameter	Width	Weight	Line Weight	Capacity
V8 LT	4.1"	1.5"	7.2 oz.	WF8	220 yds #20
V10 LT	4.5"	1.5"	8.2 oz.	WF10	220 yds #30
V10	4.5"	1.5"	8.7 oz.	WF10	220 yds #30
V12 LT	4.7"	1.5"	10 oz.	WF12	175 yds #30
V12	4.7"	1.5"	10.7 oz.	WF12	325 yds #30

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Item	Description	Size	Price	To Top
VANQ-8LT-R	Waterworks Lamson Vanquish Reel	V8LT	$799
VANQ-8LT-S	Waterworks Lamson Vanquish Spool	V8LT	$359
VANQ-10L-R	Waterworks Lamson Vanquish Reel	V10LT	$849
VANQ-10L-S	Waterworks Lamson Vanquish Spool	V10LT	$379
VANQ-10-R	Waterworks Lamson Vanquish Reel	V10	$849
VANQ-10-S	Waterworks Lamson Vanquish Spool	V10	$379
VANQ-12L-R	Waterworks Lamson Vanquish Reel	V12LT	$899
VANQ-12L-S	Waterworks Lamson Vanquish Spool	V12LT	$399
VANQ-12-R	Waterworks Lamson Vanquish Reel	V12	$899
VANQ-12-S	Waterworks Lamson Vanquish Spool	V12	$399

Vanquish Reel Product Knowledge

Features/Benefits

Conical Drag

· Smoother drag & wider range of torque than competitive big game reels

· Unlike competition, no drag maintenance required

· Unlike competition, drag is fully sealed

· The conical drag has a larger surface area than anything we’ve ever used before

· It produces 15-18lbs of torque

· Driven by two clutches

o Why 2?

§ Built in back up clutch (in case of failure)

§ Reduces risk of failure because it reduces the work of each clutch

Arbor Design

· V-shaped arbor helps guide the line onto spool without stacking

Foot is flush to reel case

· Addresses the weakest point on the reel; much stronger connection than conventional fastening method of foot to frame

· Elevates the center mass of the reel closer to the rod (center axis idea)

§ Reduces the impact of the reel weight on the rod

§ Fatigue is reduced

Detachable Line Guard

· Made from Stainless Steel on V12 and V10: stronger than aluminum and makes line grooving is less likely

· Detachable and therefore replaceable on all sizes; if grooving or other damage occurs over time, the line guard can be replaced

Type III Finish

· Hardest anodized finish in the market

Sizes: V8, V10, V12

· V8 – only comes in the LT version (open spool)

o The open spaces are smaller so the “finger & shirt-tail” concern is not pertinent

o Anodized aluminum line guard

· V10 – Comes in Standard and LT version

o Line capacity is same as Abel & Tibor because the competing reels in this size carry sensible backing capacity

o Has a stainless steel line guard

§ Stronger, stiffer

§ Removable/replaceable line guard

§ Less prone to line guard grooves

· V12 – Comes in Standard and LT version

o Standard Version– closed spool version

§ Addresses concern of fingers, shirt-tails getting caught in rotating spool

§ Has Abel -like backing capacity 325yds of 30#

o LT Version – open spool version

§ Reduces weight of the reel

§ Reduced the backing capacity by making it a larger arbor; capacity is a more-appropriate 175yds. Reduces the weight associated with unneeded backing capacity.

o Has a stainless steel arm

§ Stronger, stiffer

§ Removable/replaceable line guard

§ Less prone to line guard grooves

Please provide information about how you want us to set up your reel for you.

Please specify which hand you prefer to wind your reel with, so we may set the retrieve direction for you.

Please specify if you wish us to install a fly line on your new reel or extra spool. Then make your selection from the Fly Line Section. We will install the proper size and amount of Micron Backing at no extra charge.

The Fly Fishing Shop, Welches, OR

1(800) 266-3971

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