waterworks / lamson 2018
element of surprise Onto the flats, into the blue. The new Cobalt saltwater reel.
forceful frame
A bolt from the blue, Cobalt is a big game powerhouse of a reel packed with technical breakthroughs destined to change the game in a meaningful way. Take a look:
unbeatable drag Go deep. Certified waterproof to 100 feet by an independent test laboratory, the Cobalt drag is an industry first. In and out of the water, it stands up to the harshest of elements. Custom formulated self-lubricating O-rings protect every point of ingress. A fixed spindle format ensures complete sealing. A supercharged version of our smooth conical drag system rotates on high-precision ABEC 5 ceramic ball bearings—and uses a proprietary high-temperature graphite alloy to create 12+ pounds of line out torque. (Limited for the sake of your fly rod.)
What’s the big idea? Cobalt features an industry first, dual-axis machined frame that dramatically strengthens the side that bears the most load. This means the inner and outer surfaces are machined on different axes—which biases material to the top of the reel—adding great stiffness where it matters most, without adding weight. Frankly, we’re surprised no one thought of this sooner. But then neither did we. To compensate for this added material, the foot is embedded—rather than perched—atop the reel. This maintains the relationship with the reel seat and transmits force extremely efficiently. The large arbor spool is also machined with many subtle asymmetries that bring perfect balance without a counterweight.
ultimate control
The power is in your hands. A “set drag” system of adjustment allows the angler to set a preferred stripping pressure against a stop. Access the full range of torque in half-pound click stop increments through a single rotation of the drag knob, with increments etched into the knob for visual reference.
the finish is the end
... of corrosion, that is. Cobalt is endowed with a coating as hard as type III anodize but with 20 times the protection against a saltwater environment. The stunning Micralox finish process is exclusive to Waterworks-Lamson in the fly fishing world.
cobalt
Model Dia 5 3.85”* 8 4.25”* 10 4.53” 12 4.75”
* pre-production estimates
Width 1.00”* 1.00”* 1.08” 1.25”
Weight 5.00 oz* 7.00 oz* 10.30 oz* 11.10 oz
Rod 5,6 7,8 9,10 11,12
Line WF6 WF8 WF10 WF12
Capacity 100 yds 20# 250 yds 20# 250 yds 30# 250 yds 30#
Reel Spool $569.99 $249.99 $649.99 $289.99 99 $749. $335.99 99 $799. $359.99
casting is believing Cast off your preconceptions - and get closer to the center of the action. The new Center Axis rod and reel. one hang up Graphite rods came on the scene in the early 1970s. Over the course of the next (nearly) 50 years, rod designers fine-tuned performance with advancements in materials, engineering, manufacturing, and the art that complements the science. Beautiful, well designed and precision-made, many brands today make graphite rods that defy expectations. But they can’t defy physics. No matter how great the rod, one core fact weighs it down: two-thirds of the total weight you’re casting is the reel, and that heavier object hangs far from the rod’s axis.
just not feeling it To visualize the impact of this heavier object sitting aside the rod, exaggerate it. Imagine casting with a reel mounted 12-inches below the rod. The reel would create undesirable pendulum and twisting forces. The same forces are at work with the standard rod/reel configuration on a smaller scale. On your backcast, what you want to feel is the decelerating line load the rod, not the force required to slow the reel and hold it straight. Your hands inform the brain about timing and position so the measured energy you put into the rod happens at the right instant, at the perfect amplitude and arc to send the loop sailing. But while you’re doing this, several ounces of metal swinging around create background static, noise, when you are searching for rhythm and feedback from the rod and line. get centered The Center Axis may be the most meaningful advancement in fly rod performance since graphite replaced fiberglass all those decades ago. By closely aligning the center mass of our Litespeed C/A reel with the center axis of our rod, we’ve de-levered the mass of the heavier object. The result will amaze you. You’ll feel the pulse of your cast like never before. Don’t take our word for it. Put the Center Axis in your hand. Casting is believing.
Center Axis system includes rod, reel and case. C/A rod and reel are detachable and can be sold separately. Standard seat rods are sold as rod and case only.
center axis rods Model Action 4 Medium-fast 5 Medium-fast 6 Medium-fast 8 Medium-fast
Line Weight 4 5 6 8
Rod Handle Length Reverse half wells 9’ Reverse half wells 9’ Reverse half wells 9’ Full wells 9’
Pcs. 4 4 4 4
Weight 2.49 oz* 2.59 oz 2.59 oz* TBA**
Rod&Reel Rod only $749.99 $399.99 $749.99 $399.99 $749.99 $399.99 $799.99 $424.99
Pcs. 4 4 4 4
Weight 3.15 oz* 3.25 oz 3.25 oz* TBA**
Rod only $399.99 $399.99 $399.99 $424.99
standard seat rods Model Action 4 Medium-fast 5 Medium-fast 6 Medium-fast 8 Medium-fast
Line Weight 4 5 6 8
Rod Handle Length Reverse half wells 9’ Reverse half wells 9’ Reverse half wells 9’ Full wells 9’
center axis reels Model Dia 1.5 3.25” 2 3.50” 3 3.75” 3.5 4.00”
Width 1.10” 1.10” 1.25” 1.38”
Weight 4.25 oz* 4.57 oz 5.38 oz* TBA**
Rod 4 5 6 8
Line* WF4 WF5 WF6 WF8
* pre-production estimates **to be announced; check our website for future updates
Capacity* 100 yds 20# 150 yds 20# 250 yds 20# 250 yds 20#
Reel Spool 99 $349. $159.99 $349.99 $159.99 99 $349. $159.99 $374.99 $169.99
Arx is our purpose-built premium spey and switch reel. Stealth profile and full-cage design prevents line from escaping or snagging on reel. Manufactured in the U.S.A and assembled in Boise, Idaho.
Speedster is our hot rod reel with our largest diameters in any line weight, a narrower spool and an inboard mounted handle giving it super high retrieve rates. Manufactured in the U.S.A. and assembled in Boise, Idaho.
lamson speedster
lamson arx Model Dia Width Weight 3+ 3.75” 1.20” 7.00 oz 3.5+ 4.00” 1.50” 8.80 oz 4+ 4.50” 1.50” 10.50 oz
Line* Capacity* Reel WF8 225 yds 20# $439.99 WF9 250 yds 30# $469.99 WF11 250 yds 30# $499.99
Model Dia Width Weight Rod Line* Capacity* Reel Spool 1 3.10” 0.88” 3.40 oz 2,3,4 WF3 35 yds 20# $299.99 $140.99 1.5 3.50” 0.95” 3.90 oz 3,4 WF4 100 yds 20# $299.99 $140.99 2 3.75” 0.95” 4.20 oz 5,6 WF6 100 yds 20# $299.99 $140.99 3 4.00” 1.05” 4.70 oz 6,7,8 WF7 150 yds 20# $329.99 $160.99 3.5 4.38” 1.15” 5.70 oz 8,9 WF9 200 yds 20# $349.99 $170.99 4 4.82” 1.25” 8.50 oz 10,11 WF10 250 yds 30# $399.99 $195.99
Spool $200.99 $210.99 $225.99
*Single hand line capacities shown. Spey line and backing specs available on our website.
lamson speedster HD (heavy duty, full frame reel) Force SL Series II is the fourth generation of the reel that starting our revolution. With an integrated foot, frame and cassette delivering more strength and a super arbor delivering the highest possible ratio of retrieve rate to reel weight. The world’s lightest machined reel, by far. Manufactured in the U.S.A. and assembled in Boise, Idaho.
3 4.00” 1.04” 5.30 oz 6,7,8 WF7 150 yds 20# $359.99 $175.99 3.5 4.38” 1.07” 6.48 oz 8,9 WF9 200 yds 20# $379.99 $185.99 4 4.82” 1.27” 9.38 oz 10,11 WF10 250 yds 30# $429.99 $205.99
Speedster HD is the Heavy Duty spey and switch variant of Speedster, incorporating a full cage design to capture thin diameter running lines that are notorious for escaping through spool/line guard gaps. Manufactured in the U.S.A. and assembled in Boise, Idaho.
waterworks force SL series II Model Dia Width 1 3.80” 0.95” 2 4.10” 1.00” 3 4.40” 1.28”
Weight Rod Line Capacity Reel 2.82 oz 2,3,4 WF4 150 yds 20# $499.99 3.31 oz 5,6 WF6 125 yds 20# $499.99 3.70 oz 6,7,8 WF7 200 yds 20# $549.99
Spool $219.99 $219.99 $249.99
Guru is our very popular, lowest-priced fully machined reel now in it’s second generation with updated spool geometry for better retrieve rates, open porting to reduce weight and improve line drying and an integrated counter balance for structural stability. Guru sets the standard for CNC machined quality and reliability at a great price. Manufactured in the U.S.A. and assembled in Boise, Idaho.
lamson guru The fifth generation of legendary Litespeed boasts a higher retrieve rate and narrower spool for improved line handling, an integrated drag cassette for a stiffer frame, and an ergonomic drag knob. The reel is finished in Micralox, exclusive to Waterworks-Lamson, which is as hard as type III anodize and 20 times more corrosion resistant. Manufactured in the U.S.A. and assembled in Boise, Idaho.
lamson litespeed micra 5 Model Dia Width Weight Rod Line* Capacity* Reel Spool 1.5 3.38” 0.95” 3.72 oz 3,4,5 WF4 100 yds 20# $359.99 $159.99 2 3.63” 0.98” 4.19 oz 4,5,6 WF6 100 yds 20# $359.99 $159.99 3 3.88” 1.11” 5.08 oz 6,7,8 WF8 225 yds 20# $379.99 $169.99 3.5 4.13” 1.15” 5.72 oz 8,9 WF9 250 yds 30# $399.99 $179.99 4 4.63” 1.30” 8.06 oz 10,11 WF10 250 yds 30# $439.99 $195.99
Model Dia Width Weight Rod Line* Capacity* Reel Spool 1 3.09” 0.90” 3.87 oz 2,3,4 WF3 35 yds 20# $229.99 $99.99 1.5 3.35” 1.01” 4.27 oz 3,4,5 WF4 100 yds 20# $229.99 $99.99 2 3.50” 1.00” 4.58 oz 5,6 WF6 100 yds 20# $229.99 $99.99 3 3.75” 1.15” 5.08 oz 7,8 WF7 150 yds 20# $249.99 $115.99 3.5 4.00” 1.19” 5.59 oz 8,9 WF9 200 yds 20# $259.99 $115.99 4 4.41” 1.32” 7.08 oz 10,11 WF10 250 yds 30# $269.99 $120.99
lamson guru HD (heavy duty, full frame reel) 3 3.84” 1.15” 5.05 oz 7,8 WF7 150 yds 20# $269.99 $119.99 3.5 4.07” 1.19” 5.97 oz 8,9 WF9 200 yds 20# $289.99 $129.99 4 4.48” 1.31” 7.24 oz 10,11 WF10 250 yds 30# $299.99 $135.99
Guru HD is the Heavy Duty spey and switch variant of Guru, incorporating a full cage design to capture thin diameter running lines that are notorious for escaping through spool/line guard gaps. Manufactured in the U.S.A. and assembled in Boise, Idaho. Continued on back cover
Remix marries the best of CNC machining and pressure cast technologies to deliver a US-made durable frame in a hard bright finish coupled with a cast aluminum spool with u-shaped arbor. Remix shares the same drag technology as all of our more-expensive reels. Majority U.S. manufactured and assembled in Boise, Idaho.
lamson remix
Model Dia Width Weight 1.5 3.34” 0.99” 4.29 oz 2 3.61” 1.00” 4.54 oz 3.5 3.85” 1.14” 5.49 oz 4 4.65” 1.37” 7.07 oz
Rod Line Capacity 3,4 WF4 100 yds 20# 5,6 WF6 100 yds 20# 7,8 WF8 200 yds 20# 9,10 WF10 250 yds 30#
lamson remix 3-pack
Reel $179.99 $179.99 $189.99 $199.99
Spool $45.99 $45.99 $50.99 $60.99
(1 reel & 2 spools in a nylon case)
Remix 3-pack includes one reel and two spare spools in a nylon carrying case offering ease of interchangeability at a killer price. RX 1.5 3-pack $239.99
RX 2 3-pack $239.99
lamson remix HD
RX 3.5 3-pack $249.99
RX 4 3-pack $279.99
(heavy duty, full frame reel)
Model Dia Width Weight Rod Line Capacity Reel Spool 3.5 3.98” 1.14” 6.40 oz 7,8 WF8 200 yds 20# $199.99 $50.99 4 4.79” 1.37” 8.29 oz 9,10 WF10 250 yds 30# $219.99 $60.99
Remix HD is the Heavy Duty spey and switch variant of Remix, incorporating a full cage design to capture thin diameter running lines that are notorious for escaping through spool/line guard gaps. Majority U.S. manufactured and assembled in Boise, Idaho.
lamson remix HD 3-pack RX 3.5 HD 3-pack
$259.99
RX 4 HD 3-pack
(1 reel & 2 spools in a nylon case)
$299.99
Remix HD 3-pack offers the same extreme value in the Heavy Duty spey/switch variant of Remix: one reel and two spools in a nylon carrying case.
Liquid is a pressure cast reel boasting full radius compound curves, near zero-radius inside corners and 100% U.S. drag components. The best reel that $100 can buy. Majority U.S. manufactured and assembled in Boise, Idaho.
lamson liquid
Model Dia Width Weight 1.5 3.34” 0.99” 4.29 oz 2 3.61” 1.00” 4.54 oz 3.5 3.85” 1.14” 5.49 oz 4 4.65” 1.37” 7.07 oz
Rod Line Capacity 3,4 WF4 100 yds 20# 5,6 WF6 100 yds 20# 7,8 WF8 200 yds 20# 9,10 WF10 250 yds 30#
lamson liquid 3-pack
Reel $99.99 $99.99 $109.99 $129.99
Spool $45.99 $45.99 $50.99 $60.99
(1 reel & 2 spools in a nylon case)
Remix 3-pack includes one reel and two spare spools in a nylon carrying case offering ease of interchangeability at a killer price. LQ 1.5 3-pack $159.99
LQ 2 3-pack $159.99
LQ 3.5 3-pack $169.99
LQ 4 3-pack $199.99
color sleeves Salsa Green 1.5/2 Salsa Green 3.5/4
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Burnt Orange 1.5/2 $9.99 Burnt Orange 3.5/4 $9.99
Coral Blue 1.5/2 Coral Blue 3.5/4
$9.99 $9.99
Customer Service 208.726.1513 Warranty-Parts-Repairs 208.562.1310 Fax 208.726.1584 Email warranty@waterworks-lamson.com Email info@waterworks-lamson.com Address 2756 S. Cole Rd. #110 Address (Billing) PO Box 817 Hailey, ID 83333 Boise, ID 83709