When Lamson designed the Konic, they 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 they die casted 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.
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.
|
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 |
