Collection: Lamson Fly Reels
Waterworks-Lamson, founded in 1997 in Boise, Idaho by engineers obsessed with lightweight performance, disrupted the fly reel world with fully machined, sealed conical drags and radical weight reduction. Their breakthrough came with the original Litespeed (under 3 oz for a 3-weight) and the legendary Guru series, proving high-end reels didn’t need to cost $700.
Today, Lamson remains 100% American-made in Idaho, offering the ultra-light Litespeed F (featherlight with upgraded sealing), the bombproof Force SL II for saltwater, and the budget-friendly Liquid/Remix packs that deliver machined performance at cast-aluminum prices ($150–$250). The signature conical drag is butter-smooth, zero-startup-inertia, and handles everything from 2-weight trout to 12-weight tarpon.
Priced $300–$800, Lamson sits squarely in the premium-yet-accessible tier beside Abel, Hatch, and Ross. Guides love the durability, traveling anglers love the spare-spool compatibility, and everyday fishers love that “Made in USA” still means something. In a crowded market, Lamson is the engineer’s reel: light, fast, and built to outlast your grandkids.
