Daily Reel...'50 Best Tailwaters'

50 Best Tailwaters from Kitchen Sink Studios ®, INC. on Vimeo.

Boom...Morgan

Fly Product...Galvan's New Grip Fly Reel Series

• The new Grip series is extremely attractive and sports a clear (silver) color scheme with bright blue accents. Fully machined from 6061 T6 aluminum, these large-arbor reels utilize a fully-sealed MicroTune carbon fiber drag system for total protection from the elements. The Type II anodized saltwater-safe frame and spool also feature easy switching to right or left retrieve, XL handle, easy spool release, and light weight thanks to the generously-ported design.

  The Galvan Grip Series Fly Fishing Reel has an innovative, newly designed hub with sealed drag system. Designed with similar features of previous reel models like the Torque. The Grip's game changing features like a new hub design that has made the drag system truly sealed make it a must have for discerning fly anglers.

  Built in the Galvan tradition, the Grip is an offering that continues to place Galvan as a leader in the fly fishing industry.

  
  

  Galvan Fly Reels are proudly hand crafted in USA by the Galvan Family. They carry an original owner lifetime warranty backed by excellent customer service. 

  
  

  -Available in 8, 10, 12wt

  
  

  -$525-625

Boom...Morgan

Daily Reel...'Big Pine Key Fly Fishing for Tarpon'

Big Pine Key Fly Fishing for Tarpon from Diego Juncadella on Vimeo.

Boom...Morgan

Fly Products...New Colors for Galvan's Torque Reels

Available through Stillwater Fly Shop, the new Galvan Torque colors really pop. Here are the reel specs via Galvan...

As the premier reel in the Galvan series, the Torque represents the culmination of a lifetime of fly-fishing and passion for reel design. Simply stated, it represents the very best of modern fly reel architecture. The Torque was created because Boni wanted to create a revolutionary reel with more sufficient drag system than was presently available on the market and it had to be sexy. Thus the Torque was born

The unique Torque reel, the 4th series in creation, was the first reel released with our Torque drag system, which is now employed in all of our reels. Its inception was in late 2002 with prototypes coming to life in 2003. After being tested, retested and modified it was finally released to the public in 2004. It immediately won the 2004 Editors choice in Fly Fish America and was ranked #3 in the recent 8-weight reel shootout, beating out all other reels in function and price (link). Its original style and unique porting has solidified Galvan’s reputation as a leading innovator in the industry.

The visually striking appearance of the Torque is a result of the unique cutouts on the frame, spool, drag knob and foot. This design is not only aesthetic but also structural as it significantly reduces the weight of the reel while maintaining strength and increasing rigidity .The rounded rims on both spool and frame enhance durability to better withstand impact during extreme angling conditions.

From first glance, the hand is drawn to the reel and from the first crank of the contoured counter balance spool, the quality becomes apparent: efficiency and simplicity driven by function. In this case, less is more and cost is no exception as the Torque retails at half the price of reels in its class.

The Torque is saltwater safe, and will perform flawlessly under the harshest conditions. From remote alpine lakes to the saltwater flats the highly ventilated spool and frame balance nicely with the lightest of todays fly rods yet still compliments a modern big game saltwater stick. The Torque is tough as nails and skillfully marries the technology of the future with the tradition of the past.

Available from 3-10 and from $320-$500.

Boom...Morgan

2014 Yellowstone Angler 8-Weight Reel Shootout

A few weeks ago we posted The Yellowstone Angler's 8-weight rod shootout...their thorough review wouldn't be complete without the reel end...

Via TFM:

The Yellowstone Angler just released their latest review and it's a comprehensive breakdown of over two dozen eight weight fly reels from a lot of the big name brands across the industry.    

Check out the Yellowstone Angler to read the full review and to see their favorites, complete misses, and a couple surprises are in the mix as well. 

How did your favorite fly reel fare in the review?

Of course, our Morgan's favorite reels didn't make it into the review this year, but Allen will get there soon enough...

Luis has been validated finally as his reel of choice, the Galvan T-8...kicked ass did well by sitting comfortably in 3rd (Remember...if your not first, your last).

Boom...Morgan  Luis Morgan