Force SL Series II
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Use the force. Even lighter than the original, the Force SL Series II breaks its own record as the lightest machined reel on the market. This evolution in the Force Superlight reel lineage includes an even larger arbor to increase line retrieval and decrease weight. Plus it has an enhanced CNC machined structural development and more fluid, refined styling. Since coming onto the scene in 1997, the Force reels have pursued what we feel is the Holy Grail of fly reel performance: delivering the highest possible ratio of retrieve rate to reel weight. To this end, while other super arbor reels add weight in order to gain speed, Force reels maintain their featherweight specification by being pure muscle and bone.
Available in Flash, Thermal, and Azure.
| SIZE | DIAMETER | WIDTH | WEIGHT | ROD WEIGHT | MAX LINE | BACKING CAPACITY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -5+ | 4.10" | 1.00" | 3.31 oz | 4.5.6 | WF6 | 125 yds 20# |
| -7+ | 4.40" | 1.28" | 3.70 oz | 6.7.8 | WF8 | 180 yds 20# |
I'm a fly fishing guide in the Great Lakes Region. I purchased my first Force SL 4 or 5 years ago and still have it. I purchased a second Force SL last week and have already landed a few 30 inch Great Lakes brown trout with it. This reel is lightweight, uniquely designed, powerful, with a very quick retrieve rate offering incredible value. Get one!
I bought this reel like 3 weeks ago and on the first fishing trip the handle just randomly fell off then i thought i fixed it, so i took it to go fish again and the handle fell off, lamson sent me a other handle replacement part but not even that works, such a nice reel too bad the handle sucks wouldn’t recommend for 650$ i have a lite speed f and the quality on that one is way better then force sl ll
Leo, We gave you a call and shot an email this morning. I havent heard of a replacement handle not working, lets connect and get to the bottom of whats going on. We will make sure this issue is fixed ASAP.
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.
I had an original Force reel when they first came out and the current Force SL 2 is just as impressive as the original that came out 20 years ago! Basically a high tech work of art. I am going to use it for 3-5 wt. trout spey rods. I paired it with a Nam 11'6" 3 wt. and the complete set up came in at 9.5 oz. If you want a light reel, this is it!
I have two forces and love them!
I have six of these reels and I absolutely love them. Super light, strong drag, and very durable finish on them. Although I use these reels on many of my rods, they really shine with a 3 or 4 weight rod...you just don't even feel the reel on the rod.
This is my first Lamson reel. I mostly own Ross. That being said my next reel will also be a Lamson! So light you think you have to be delicate with it. But you don't! This thing is build rock solid! Some amazing engineering went into this reel. Paired up perfectly with my G Loomis NRX+ 6wt. Throw a rio outbound on and start chucking some streamers!
Paired with my 6wt Helios3F rod, this reel is about as good as it gets. Insanely lightweight, great retrieve, and the drag is about as simple and straightforward as it gets. I will say that I've reached the limit of the drag on this reel with a few >23in rainbows, recently. My 5wt Micra 5 reel has a bit more substantial drag in comparison. I guess thats the trade off on the weight.
How much line does it retrieve per revolution
Good question, on the -5+ size you'll average around 10.5" of line retrieval per spool rotation and about 11.5" on the -7+.