Angler's Lane Combos - Comparison of Fly Reels  Questions?  Call us at 434-385-0200 or  email us.
     

Lamson Guru

Ross Evolution LT 

Hatch Finatic 

  • Fully machined from bar stock aluminum
     
  • Signature arm-style element on the frame combines with open spokes to maximize structural strength and minimize weight
     
  • Large arbor design for maximum line capacity and fast retrieval to get fish on reel
     
  • shares identical drag design and components with our most expensive reels
     
  • Saltwater-proof, durable, scratch-resistant, hard-type 2 anodized finish
     
  • Corrosion resistant, low maintenance, stainless-steel fly reel gearing
     
  • Fly reel is easily switched from right to left-hand retrieve
     
  • Easy-to-grab center-line drag knob.
     
  • Precise and sensitive drag capable of protecting the lightest tippets upon start up with minimal start-up friction
     
  • 6061-T6 proprietary aluminum alloy frame -- strong yet light
     
  • Fully machined, 1 piece frame, 1 piece spool
     
  • Space-age Delrin 500AF polymer Drag Material is durable, heat resistant, self-lubricating and maintenance free
     
  • Anodized finish for  balance of hardness and color
 		  
  • Stacked disc drag mechanism is second to none for smoothness and consistency in retrieve performance
     
  • Rulon and Stainless Steel drag discs combine to enable you to stop large fish, also provide wide operating range of drag settings
     
  • Precision machined 100% aerospace bar stock aluminum and stainless steel construction for maximum strength and corrosion protection
     
  • Completely sealed drag mechanism
     
  • Simple retrieve direction conversion
     
  • Choice of finishes--black--or Silver with choice of internal disc colors
     
  • Tightest drag setting is really tight: useful if you need to break line or reel in a really heavy fish off the bottom of the Ocean.  Caution--set it this tight and you may go in first
     
  • Extremely light reel
Angler's Lane Comments:    

Lamson Guru

Ross Evolution LT 

Hatch Finatic

Phenomenal reel for freshwater and most saltwater situations.   Outstanding value. Real workhorse. Lamson makes an excellent reel.

Lightweight real with smooth drag.  Great reel for any freshwater and light saltwater situations. While we don't recommend it for magnum saltwater species, it's a reel of choice for trout, and perfectly fine for other freshwater species.

Founded in 2003, Hatch took market by storm few years later.  Favorite among many guides; we use them and love them.  Second to none in performance and consistency.  Excellent stopping power.  If you can swing a Hatch then buy it--you'll love this reel!