Would be a no-brainer purchase for me if I did not have to save up for the Holland thing later this year. Amazing looking reel, and the weight is such a bonus!!
Wychwood River & Stream range
These lightweight river fishing reels are a marvel of modern day engineering and the envy of many.
Wychwood brings to the bank a product that truly challenges the boundaries of production technology with the #2/3 reel weighing in at a staggering 50g and the #4/5 reel at only 58g.
The multi-axis CNC machine technology allowed Wychwood to redefine the strength capabilities of lightweight structures, removing as much excess material as possible, without affecting the structural properties of a fly fishing reel.
The River&Stream reels also feature the new, innovative, adjusta-clicker drag system, which provides extra linear tension when palming a fish on the reel and prevents over-run of your fly line.
Lightest fly reels in the world: #2/3 50g (1.8oz), #4/5 58g (2oz)*
Bar stock aluminium cage and spool T1 anodised surface finish
Multi-axis CNC shelling technology Shortened centre pin for weight reduction
Injection moulded comfort-fit handle Adjusta-clicker drag system.
*Lightest CNC machine cut clicker-drag fly reels on the global market at the time of launch.
From R2,295.00 in stock now.
Regards
Craig
Would be a no-brainer purchase for me if I did not have to save up for the Holland thing later this year. Amazing looking reel, and the weight is such a bonus!!
Mario Geldenhuys
Smallstream fanatic, plus I do some other things that I can't tell you about
"All the tips or magical insights in the world can't replace devotion, dedication, commitment, and gumption - and there is not secret in that" - Glenn Brackett
Hi Craig,
Not doubting Wychwood, but have you confirmed those reel masses yourself?
They are very pretty but too light to balance the 10 ft 3 wt rod's I fish.
Gary
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Received my Wychwood RS 4/5 yesterday and I can honestly say that this is unlike anything I have seen or held in my hands. What amazes me is that when people look at it, they say wow thats nice, but the look on their face of disbelieve when they feel how light it is when you hand them the reel is just .....Priceless!!!
The craftsmanship is just superb on this reel. It's a well thought out design and it operates as smooth as silk. Mine came with backing, when I put the fly line on, I could still not believe how light it was.
Super reel and super service from Craig and his staff at Stream-X.
PS: Craig give us a review/peak show on the Flow please.
Yesterday a lovely little Sage built by Koos arrived for Ed. We weighed the rod line reel & backing at the total was 108 grams.
According to Ed this is the ultimate small stream combo at present (specially the matt sage finish), but wait until the smaller Wychwood River & Stream rods arrive.
Will the range be a Sage killer?
Regards
Craig
Craig
What sort of warranty do Wychwould offer? Does it match Orvis or Sage, for that matter?
Neil
A quick look online reveals the following:
Orvis - unconditional with $10 fee
Sage - lifetime with $50 fee
Wychwood - 12months no fee
Wychwood at StreamX - an immediate repair or replacement.
For an extra grand i will gladly offer a lifetime unconditional warranty :-)
Also bear in mind that there are no Orvis or Sage reels that come close in terms of value.
Regards
Craig
Mario Geldenhuys
Smallstream fanatic, plus I do some other things that I can't tell you about
"All the tips or magical insights in the world can't replace devotion, dedication, commitment, and gumption - and there is not secret in that" - Glenn Brackett
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