douglas fly reel old lamson design - LP 2 (4-6wt) Lamson updated the spool geometry to allow for enhanced retrieve rates Lamson Litespeed M Fly Reel

North Carolina explorer John Lawson wrote in 1709 that eastern parts of the state had Mullets, the same as in England, and in great Plenty in all places where the water is salt or brackish. Perhaps Down Easters may have learned originally about mullet and their fabulous roe from their Native American neighbors in the late 1600s and early 1700s, who undoubtedly knew it well

Greg Bohannan Bentonville, AR 5 12-13 146 Day 1: 5 12-13 56

Pros Brilliant power and stiffness for the price Compatible with wider Superium kits Handles heavy elastics and big carp with ease Surprisingly responsive and balanced for an 8.5m pole Cons Some anglers say that a 10m length (without the extension) would have been appreciated #5

Users praise its smooth rotation and reliable drag system, capable of handling significant catches