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Hyperspeed M

$839.99
SKU: HSM8REEL-CSTL
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Size:M8
Option:Reel
Color:Coastal
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Buckle up. As we’ve said - the performance benchmark for a fly reel is retrieve rate per ounce. There's no downside to high retrieve rate other than the extra weight. Re-imagine what large arbor means, cast out any doubts about swing weight and try to keep up with the Hyperspeed M8 and M10 reels. Coming in only slightly heavier than their Litespeed counterparts, this radical design maximizes line pick up unlike any reel we have ever dreamed up. The Hyperspeed M8 picks up 14” of line and the M10 retrieves a staggering 16” of line per rotation. Every inch of the frame and spool has been meticulously CNC machined with even material distribution along critical load paths. Ensuring unrivaled strength, stability, and lightness despite its impressive size. So light you might forget it’s there, but commanding enough to demand attention. All of that is backed up by our waterproof IPX8 rated Cobalt drag with plenty of stopping power to put you in the drivers seat. Find a new gear with this reel that's primed to keep pace with even the fastest fish you can find. Manufactured in the U.S.A. and assembled in Boise, Idaho.

 

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The Hyperspeed M reels feature a fully CNC machined frame and spool for durability and lasting finish.

Our reels are sized for the line wight marked on the reel and one size down. For example our 8 is appropriate for 7 and 8 weight fly lines.

The benchmark for a fly reel is retrieve rate per ounce. There's no downside to high retrieve rate other than extra weight and we keep these reels incredibly light. The M8 picks up 14” of line and the M10 retrieves 16” of line per spool rotation.

The Hyperspeed M reels are designed to maximize strength to weight ratio. They are incredibly lightweight and maximize line pick up.

These reels feature our proprietary cobalt drag which is IXP8 waterproof rated to ensure sand, salt and other debris stays out. These reels offer a wide range of drag with plenty of stopping power on the high end to slow down big fish.

The core of a fly reels performance is retrieve rate per ounce, a measure of how efficiently a reel picks up line relative to its weight. There’s no real downside to a higher retrieve rate beyond added mass, which we minimize through advanced design and precision machining. All of our reels qualify as large-arbor designs, with a few pushing the limits like our Hyperspeed reels. A large arbor refers to the reel’s overall diameter, as well as the diameter of the spool’s base where backing and fly line are stored. Increasing a reel’s arbor size delivers faster line pickup, more line retrieved with every revolution of the spool and provides a more consistent drag as line is taken out or wound in, since the diameter changes less dramatically.  Compared to traditional arbor reels, which lose diameter (and drag consistency) quickly as line is stripped off. Large-arbor reels also reduce line memory, resulting in fewer coils and smoother line handling.
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Scott Taylor
Absolutely love these reels

Absolutely love these reels. I have two sizes. The M10 I wanted for a 9 wt and I was a little worried about the size being too large. The weight of the reel is actually 1 oz lighter than the last reel I was using on the 9 wt and it was what they called a large arbor, but is actually a mid arbor reel in comparison to the M 10. The drag is bomber, and the line pick up is awesome. Lamson hit it out of the park with this reel.

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Captain Alan Jackson
minimal weight and large arbor

Depend on the LiteSpeed M series for saltwater because of minimal weight and large arbor. Damn if Lamson didn't improve their reels with the HyperSpeed M series...have one in use now for 10-12 weight rods!

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Carter Smith-Wellman
The BEST Saltwater Reel

As a professional Fishing Guide in the Caribbean I have tested many saltwater reels and NOTHING comes close to the Lamson Hyperspeed. Ultra Light for all day casting but Tough as Nails against big Bonefish, Permit, Tarpon, Snook, Jacks and everything else! For fish that run away, turn around and then come right back at you this Reel picks up line so efficiently I've never had a client lose a fish due to slack!

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Anonymous
Great Experience

Got the reel quickly and shipping went well. First Impressions of the reel are great so far I have only spooled it but the line pick up is insane! Super excited to put some fish on it.

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Capt. Gage Vaughn
Stunning reel

Stunning reel, great line capacity and great retrieval rate. Quite large frame which I can’t get enough of. Great tarpon set up paired with the cobalt 11wt or 12wt

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Mark Moustakis
A great heavy duty reel

This is a great reel with a nice drag system and large arbor. Very light

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Anonymous
Great looking

Great looking reel

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Great Reel

I will be using the M8 reel in New England spring - fall next year for stripers and blues, but especially bonito and albies for those big runs. Sounds amazing I would for sure recommend this reel to anyone looking to up their salt reel game

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Anonymous
Love this reel for permit

Love this reel for permit, huge arbor for line pick up

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Robert Perzan
lamson m8

the M8 performed remarkable as expected. I charter from the boat for striper and after 3 fish 35"+ range the clients were impressed with the performance . Thank you for your quality and craftsmanship. Tight Lines as always

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John Thornton

Great reels & rods at great price,
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Capt. Jon Bull
M8...It's BIG!

The retrieve rate is awesome. The drag will stop a Mack truck! No fish that makes a significant run is safe. It was made for stopping bonefish on the flats of the Bahamas and the Keys!

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Joe Moloney
Great Reel

With a fantastic drag, and an unusually large line recovery per rotation of nearly 15 inches, this reel is perfect for fishing hard running fish like bonefish, permit, trevally and barracuda. I was able to put plenty of backing on the reel along with a very good 8 wt line. I have exercised the drag several times and it has showed no sign of weakness. Can’t wait to go catch a bunch of bonefish and triggers on it soon.

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Cohen McArdle
Good

Hello,I am looking to buy this reel for Atlantic salmon.I was going to buy a 9 weight of this but they don’t seem to have any.if yous would make a 9 weight of this it would be pleasing.And also is the Lamson speedster-midnight, good for salmon?

The Hyperspeed M8 is a single size super large arbor, light weight reel. It is essentially the same size diameter as our Litespeed M12 wt. but with 8 wt. capacity and tall, narrow profile. With a capacity of 250yrds 20# Dacron you could either reduce the amount of backing or use gel-spun and absolutely fish a 9wt line on this reel (in a standard weight forward line).

Yes, the Speedster S is a great reel for salmon in either the standard or HD format.

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william roebuck
9weight

I have the guru the guru HD the spessdster HD all have proformed against the biggest king and coho salmon in a 9 weight if this reel were to come out in a 9 or 10 weight and retrieve faster and have a better smoother drag sign me up boys something I am looking to start doing is wetting flies in the surf for breaking strippers as I’ve seen people doing more and more so the idea of 1 rod and real that can do both for me would be very salty I would be very interested in that if you deside to put that product out there

William - thanks for the feedback! I forwarded this on to our design team for review. Stoked to hear that the Guru and Speedster reels have been getting it done against those Kings an Cohos.

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Stephen Hibbs
deeper spool

could you keep the same frame but make a deeper spool so you could have a 8/9 and a 9/10 this would be perfect for the flats

We kicked off the Hyperspeed project by solely focusing on the 8wt and the feedback so far has been incredible. There are a ton of other possibilities that this design may lead to. We really appreciate you checking it out.

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J.M.
Dang that is beautiful!

Ok, I have to admit I have not bought this reel, but man it is gorgeous, elegant, sophisticated, innovative. My birthday is Aug-13 and my wife is very aware of what I want! Well done design team, this is the new state of the art!!!

Sounds like you have dropped some serious hints... We appreciate the support! This reel is one of a kind, wait till you see it in person. Definitely a game changer.

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