I purchased this reel for a 3 wt spey rod - absolutely fantastic! The large diameter keeps the shooting line coiling in cold temperatures to a minimum and cranks in line on a fish running back upstream. I have 30 yds of 20lb gel spun, 90 ft 20lb mono shooting line and a 250 gr skagit head on the 5 +. A reel that makes total sense for trout spey set ups!

This reel weighs about nothing for the size of it and the retrieval rate is insane! First time I had it out I was stalking some carp on the flats and would be in my backing multiple times.With the Hyperspeed I was able to give them the beans! Very happy with this reel and would highly recommend!

This reel is unreal. The perfect reel to pair with my 10’ 4 wt Winston air 2 reach. Highly recommend this reel.

I paired this reel up with a 6wt rod to fish mostly streamers and big indicator rigs. The retrieve rate was what jumped out on the first fish on this set up, being able to get tight to the fish running at me was what made landing it possible.

There aren't many fly reels that fundamentally change the way I fish. Most are variations on a familiar theme—well machined, smooth drags, attractive finishes, and little else to separate them in actual use.

The Lamson Hyperspeed F is different.

I spend much of my time on Western rivers swinging streamers and soft hackles with 10 foot single haded rods. That means making long overhead and the occasional spey cast, working methodically through runs and riffles, mending, and often ending up with a substantial amount of fly line at my feet when it's time to move to the next piece of water.

With a conventional reel, retrieving all of that line can be surprisingly time consuming. It's one of those little inefficiencies you don't really notice until it disappears.

The Hyperspeed F solves that problem better than any reel I've used.

Its oversized arbor retrieves line at an astonishing rate. When I've finished fishing a run and decide to reposition, I can spool the line in a fraction of the time it takes with a traditional large-arbor reel. That may sound like a small advantage, but over the course of a long day, it becomes one of those features you quickly realize you never want to give up.

The reel simply keeps me fishing and helps me avoid stepping on my expensive lines.

Beyond its retrieval speed, the reel is beautifully executed. The machining is first-rate, the finish is excellent, and the overall design is clean without being flashy. The handle deserves special mention—it's comfortable, easy to grab, and inspires confidence even with cold or wet hands.

I've owned and fished a lot of fly reels over the years, and while many are excellent, few have offered something genuinely new. The Hyperspeed F isn't just another premium reel; it introduces a practical innovation that makes a real difference for anglers who fish the way I do.

If your fishing involves long casts, swinging flies, and covering water on Western rivers, the Hyperspeed F is more than a beautiful reel—it's a genuinely useful tool that improves the rhythm and efficiency of your day on the water.

For me, that's what innovation looks like.

Extremely light with a powerful drag.I don't want to seem picky but I personally would like a more gradual control of thedrag with the knob. But that is the only concern I have with this reel

Amazing reel, quality drag system, and great for reeling in big fish quickly!

love how much line you can pick up fast and the narrow spool is perfect!