LAMSON | Purist II -5+ Fly Fishing Reel | Freshwater | Super Large Arbor, Click + Pawl Drag, Super Lightweight | Whiskey | 4wt 5wt 6wt Size
The Lamson Purist II -5+ is a minimalist click-and-pawl fly reel engineered for technical Great Lakes trout fishing where precision and ultra-light weight matter most. Its super large arbor design excels at quickly retrieving line during long steelhead runs while the traditional click-pawl drag provides direct, tactile control perfect for lighter tippets on spring tributaries.
16 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 4 in excellent shape.
Common Questions
What kind of fishing is the LAMSON | Purist II -5+ Fly Fishing Reel | Freshwater | Super... used for?
Lamson's fly reel is set up for nymphing, swinging flies, and spinners & spoons targeting steelhead, trout. Each technique has a dedicated guide on Steelhead Addiction with rigging walkthroughs and water-reading tips.
What fish species does the LAMSON | Purist II -5+ Fly Fishing Reel | Freshwater | Super... work for?
This fly reel is curated for steelhead, trout. The Steelhead Addiction species field guide has biology and Great Lakes-specific tactics for steelhead and the rest.
Where do I buy the LAMSON | Purist II -5+ Fly Fishing Reel | Freshwater | Super...?
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Are conditions good for fishing the Steelhead Alley right now?
16 of 31 Alley rivers fishing well right now — 4 in excellent shape. Live updates for all 31 rivers run every 15 minutes — see the full dashboard on Steelhead Addiction.
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Key Specs
Features
- + DESIGN - Composed of only 15 individual parts, Purist II functions flawlessly with minimalist efficiency wrapped in reimagined form. Accompanied by a fortified frame and sleek, narrow profile this is truly a reel in its purest form.
- + CLICK PAWL DRAG - Featuring a click pawl design, the power is literally in your hands, and yes, the clicker sings. Without a traditional drag, this reel is extremely lightweight.
- + EXTRA LARGE ARBOR - Reel in line at a blistering pace with a super tall, narrow profile that neatly stacks fly line and decreases line memory so your leader and lines don't get coiled. Plenty of room for backing capacity.
- + DURABILITY - This fully CNC machined spool is strong, lightweight, and anodized for lasting durability. This construction makes them resistant to damage and abrasion.
- + APPLICATION - A great choice for technical trout fishing and a perfect match for lightweight rods.
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