Description:
Waterworks Lamson Konic Fly Reel
Waterworks-Lamson's goal is to bring the best technology in reels to any given price point. They’ve now addressed the important $100+ price point with Konic. Please read on to find out what makes Konic a better reel than any other comparably priced alternative.
When designing the Konic, we started with one given: to incorporate the same fully sealed conical drag system and stainless steel roller clutch used in our high-end reels. The drag system in Konic uses the same fully machined parts, made of the same materials, and to the same specifications, as the drag used in the $400+ Waterworks reels or any of our other high-end reels. This is the principal benefit of the Konic versus competitive reels. What other $100+ reel can say that it shares proven drag technology with a $400+ reel?
In order to deliver this expensive drag in a low-priced reel we are die casting the frame and spool. But this is no low-end die casting. This is Pressure Casting with molten ALDC12 aluminum alloy injected at 1,080 kgs pressure to ensure consistent, smooth and strong parts with lower porosity. Contrast this method with the Gravity Casting used by competitors. Our frame and spool are solid single-part pieces. Again, contrast this with 2-part cast spools that our competition uses. Once cast, the frame and spool are “skim cut” on CNC machines, a process in which a thin surface layer is cut away to provide a finish comparable to fully-machined reel.
We use a 100% solid polyurethane coating to provide a finish that is very resistant to gouging and abrasion. Contrast this to the weaker electrostatic paints that competitive reels use.
The Konic is a lightweight, true large arbor reel. It’s strong, good looking, well put-together and frugal. These are virtues in a fly reel, or a spouse. We can’t help you with the latter, but now we can ship you the former. Konic will be available beginning late August ’08 in a 5-6 weight; and followed in early September with a 3-4 weight. Larger sizes will be available in early ’08:
Is die cast inferior to machined bar stock? There are really two issues here: strength and beauty. The question of strength is a complicated one, but let’s concede that a machined part is stronger, in general, than a die cast part. The better question is this: is a die cast part strong enough? Yes, if designed correctly. As evidence, just about every metal part in your car is die cast including your wheels. Are the highways littered with failed cast aluminum wheels? The other issue is beauty. It’s true that a machined part has more finish options than a die cast part. But beauty is in the eye of the beholder, and behold Konic: it looks goooooood.
Why the name Konic? The conical drag system is an important point of superiority for this reel and we wanted a name that pointed to this feature. We started with “Conic” but since that word cannot be trademarked (it’s descriptive), we swapped the C with a K to get the trademark.
Is Konic saltwater safe? Yes, absolutely.
Will Konic be available in a 0/1/2 weight or an 11/12 weight? No. We’ll offer these sizes only in machined reels. Die cast is a volume technology, and there is too little volume in these sizes to justify fixed costs.
What color is Konic? It’s a metallic gray.
What is the warranty for Konic? Underscoring our confidence in the durability of Konic, we’re offering the same conditional lifetime warranty for Konic that we offer for all our other reels.
FREE Backing and a FREE Leader on all Waterworks-Lamson Konic Fly Reels!!
Purchase any Waterworks-Lamson Konic Fly Reel and any Fly Line in combination and save $10.00 instantly!
Your purchase of this reel includes FREE Backing and a FREE Leader! We'll even spin your flyline backing on the reel, and if you purchase a flyline, we will spin your line on the reel and even tie on your FREE leader for you!!
Specifications:Waterworks Lamson Konic Fly Reel
| Model |
Line Weight |
Line Capacity |
Diameter |
Weight Ounces |
| Konic 1.5 |
3/4 |
WF 4 + 100yd 12# |
3.1" |
4.4oz |
| Konic 2 |
5/6 |
WF 6 + 100yd 20# |
3.4" |
4.7oz |
| Konic 3.5 |
7/8 |
WF 8 + 200yd 20# |
3.7" |
6.9oz |
| Konic 4 |
9/10 |
WF10 + 240yd 30# |
3.9" |
8.0oz |
Waterworks Lamson Konic Fly Reel - Spare Spool -
$60.00A spare spool make line changes a breeze! Pop off the floating line in your reel, insert spare spool with a sink tip...BAM fish on in no time! Just...
Waterworks Lamson Velocity Fly Reel - Hard Alox II -
$229.00The New Velocity Hard Alox is a large arbor reel with a fully-sealed conical drag. It has been completely redesigned for 2008-2009.
FREE BACKING and a FREE LEADER on all Fly Reels and Spools.
Save $10.00 Instantly when you purchase both a Fly Reel and Fly Line in combination. We'll even install your Free Backing and your new Fly Line on your new reel, according to your wind preference...we even tie on a leader for you! Your new reel will arrive ready to fish.
FREE DOMESTIC SHIPPING on most Fly Reels/Spools over $150.00! How sweet is that?
