LAMSON

I bought the 9 wt outfit when my back up rod (a different brand) snapped the week before a trip to the Bahamas for bonefish. I planned to use it as a back up to my 8wt Cobalt rod/Remix reel. The weather was less than ideal with 15-25 mph winds for the whole week and rain. The stiffer action of the Liquid Max rod and the 9 wt of the line helped my casting enormously. The reel held up like a champ too, smoothly managing bonefish of up to 5lbs with 10lb tippet. Back in Florida, I am looking forward to tackling smaller tarpon and snook with the outfit.

Very protective, great for traveling

The Lamson Speedster S is a great reel, though it carries noticeably less material than the older 1990s-era Lamsons I still fish and trust. Those older reels feel nearly indestructible in comparison, especially in saltwater.

That said, the Speedster S delivers where it counts. The machining, fit, and finish are impeccable, and the drag is smooth and more than adequate for the kind of fishing I do. It retains the core Lamson reliability, just in a more modern, weight-conscious package.

Time will tell how it holds up to decades of salt exposure, but if it follows the lineage, it should have a long life ahead. I fully expect to be fishing these for the next 30 years, just like the classics.

This is a great budget fast action rod. I took it to wyoming and it had plenty of power for throwing indy rigs in 50mph gusts and fighting big fish. First day with it I caught 50 fish, biggest was around 20". It's a great entry level rod, I would describe it as being about as sensitive as any other rod in this price range but definitely a faster action for more power casts, mends, and fish.

I have a 4wt. in this, I use for drys in Wyoming, what a stellar rod!! Way out performs it's price point!!

I needed a new reel for a rod upgrade and decided on the Liquid S after reading a lot of media and customer reviews. I fish mostly small streams and don’t require an overpriced bling winch to show off around a campfire. This one is light but sturdy with tight tolerances and no wobble. I’ve used it on about a dozen all-day trips. I got a bit of grit in it that made it grind but I was able to pop the spool out and easily clear it streamside with no tools. The click is just right, quieter than most and not buzzy. It doesn’t free-spool but the drag is light enough that I can turn it all the way down and forget it unless I hook a chunky trout. The foot seats perfectly and the handle and drag knob appear to be replaceable if needed. It’s a good tool that does exactly what I need without any fussing or fear that I can’t put it to work. Five stars all day.

Used it once or twice so far, I love it do far! Hope it holds up!

I have been a fan of lamson for many years now. I have a number of reels. I bought this HD version due to the solid frame for euro nymphing with long thin leaders. It was a great choice.
John

I purchased my first one last sping on closeout since I had never owned a Lamson reel. I liked using it so much through the course of the year, that I just ordered two more, through my local fly shop! Those are going to replace a couple of older reels, from another well known maker, that I thought I liked best before buying a Lamson.

I've been searching for the perfect Great Lakes Steelhead reel that can be fished in any weather without worrying about spool freezing on the frame when it's 15 degrees out. The Force SL II -7+ is it. The design & engineering is to marvel at. The spool & reel touch only slightly at two points beyond the middle spindle, making the spool to appear like it's floating on air. Astounding retrieve rate & drag. Just freaking wow Lamson! I own two of these reels.
PS: I spend 140 days per year on the water. I know.

There was a miscommunication on Lamson not getting back to me on a problem with my reel. But in fact their email went to my spam folder and I never saw it. Once we communicated these guys went over the top to make me happy. A big shout out to Kyle who was first rate

Liked the medium so much when I added my forth Lamson reel the Liquid Max 10wt and extra spool to go with my Liquid Max 8wt and my Guru S -3+ and my Guru -5+. I use the medium for the Guru’s extra spools and the large for the Liquid Max’s extra spools.

I have a second spool for my -3+ and my -5+ and they are flawless. Prefect for a quick technique change while in the wild.

A second spool is great for quickly changing techniques and this spool does exactly that. I have a second spool for my 8wt and 10wt.

I bought two Liquid Max setups 6 & 7wt. With 4pc 9ft rods. They performed perfectly catching monster browns and rainbows in everything from spring creeks, big rivers and lakes.