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Lamson Purist Fly Reels

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$389.99

A "purist" insists on adherence to traditional rules and structures. The Purist Il is a modern exception with a rich heritage. Composed of only 15 individual parts, Purist II functions flawlessly with minimalist efficiency wrapped in reimagined form.

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Legends never die.....in fact....some of them just get better over time. Lamson proudly introduces the new Purist Fly Reels. Possibly some of the finest Click and Pawl Fly Reels ever made! Color here is called Tribute.  

A "purist" insists on adherence to traditional rules and structures. The Purist Il is a modern exception with a rich heritage. Composed of only 15 individual parts, Purist II functions flawlessly with minimalist efficiency wrapped in reimagined form.  Featuring a click pawl design, the power is literally in your hands and yes, the clicker sings.  Drawing inspiration from its U.L.A. lineage, this reel flaunts a super large arbor with a 30% increase in average line retrieval, defying conventional limits while maintaining the minimal mass of its predecessor.  Accompanied by a fortified frame and sleek, narrow profile this is truly a reel in its purest form.

Lamson Purist -3+ Fly Reel- 
Diameter: 3.5"
Width: 0.75"
Weight: 2.7 oz.
Rod Weights: 2,3,4
Capacity: WF460 yds 20#

Lamson Purist -5+ Fly Reel- 
Diameter: 3.8"
Width: 0.8"
Weight: 3.1 oz.
Line Weights: 4,5,6
Capacity: WF660 yds 20#

Lamson Purist Fly Reels and Spools sold here in the color Tribute.

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I think if there were ever a Hall of Fame for fly tackle the Purist II will someday be inducted as one of the all-time classic fly reels. I've purchased both sizes-the 3+ for my 3wt and later the 5+ for my 6wt. I have heard/read some cons, like the plastic pawl and the price. I think the plastic pawl is actually genius. I am putting my trust in Lamson engineers research into the composition and durability of its material. I can see the hesitation in the market, but I'm going for it. Lamson has been using plastic pawls for years in their reels and I have not heard of any issues all these years later. The Pawl in the Purist II has the right amount of tension as it is. A metal Pawl would be too hard (no pun intended) on the aluminum sprocket machined into the spool. I thought of a thin piece of spring steel, but that would be much more difficult to produce. I think Lamson stuck with a time-tested material and I don't blame them. Go ahead and get a CFO if you think it's a better machine, but you won't get the large arbor to weight ratio. The CFO is a Hall of Famer in its own right, but it's not a Ferrari like the Purist II.
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