Lamson Guru S -5+ Reel Blackout
Code: WW-L_GS_5_B
Product detailed description
Lamson Guru S -5+ Reel Blackout – Precision Fly Reel, Made in the USA
The Lamson Guru S -5+ Reel in Blackout finish is the third-generation evolution of Lamson’s best-selling fully machined fly reel series. Engineered for durability and refined for performance, the Guru S features a lightweight, open-port design that increases line drying and reduces weight while enhancing strength in critical structural zones.
This large arbor reel is CNC-machined from 6061 aluminum and finished with a Type II Hard Alox anodizing, delivering superior corrosion resistance. An integrated counterbalance, updated spool geometry, and sealed conical drag system ensure smooth, powerful performance whether you're chasing trout in rivers or targeting bass in lakes.
Proudly made and assembled in the USA, the Guru S sets the benchmark for premium performance at a mid-level price point.
Key Features:
✔ Large arbor design – faster line pickup and reduced memory
✔ Updated spool geometry – improved retrieve rates
✔ Open porting – lighter weight and enhanced line drying
✔ Sealed conical drag system – smooth, reliable resistance
✔ Integrated counterbalance – optimized structural stability
✔ CNC-machined 6061 aluminum & stainless steel
✔ Type II Hard Alox anodized finish – rugged and corrosion-resistant
✔ Made in the USA, assembled in Boise, Idaho
| Item | Diameter | Width | Weight | Rod wt | Line capacity |
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| Guru -3+ | 81mm | 33mm | 106gr | WF 2-4 | WF4 60 yds 20# |
| Guru -5+ | 90mm | 34mm | 125gr | WF 4-6 | WF6 100 yds 20# |
| Guru -7+ | 101mm | 37mm | 143gr | WF 6-8 | WF8 180 yds 20# |
| Guru -9+ | 104mm | 38mm | 165gr | WF 8-10 | WF10 200 yds 20# |
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Do not remove the drag knob or the two-holed nut in the center of the drag knob for any reason.
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Always ensure the Gland Cap is tight, especially before using the reel the first time or after reversing the retrieve direction. Be sure to periodically check that the cap is on securely; it should always be firmly tightened by hand, do not use a tool. The Gland Cap should seat completely on the drag cylinder when installed properly.
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The drag system is meant to operate lubrication free. Do not use any type of oil or lubricant in or around the drag system. A small amount of WD-40 may be applied to the retrieve handle in order to remove any dirt build up between the handle and the handle shaft.
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Freshwater Use: Occasionally rinse your reel thoroughly under fresh running water and wipe the spool and frame to remove any debris or dirt build up. Be sure to wipe down the spindle on the spool and keep it free of debris.
Saltwater Use:
Be sure to rinse the reel under fresh running water after every use in a salt environment. Occasionally rinse the drag by doing the following:
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Remove the spool, unscrew the gland cap and remove the red and silver clutch assembly.
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Rinse all components including the inside of the drag cylinder thoroughly with fresh running water.
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Allow all components to dry completely before reassembly.
Additional parameters
| Category: | Reels |
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| EAN: | 708332030954 |
| Size: | #4/#5/#6 |
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Waterworks was formed in 1996 when fishermen who happened to be product designers figured a better way to release a fly-caught fish. The status quo, the hemostat, wasn't good for the fish or the fly. Their solution was an innovative tool that allowed a fish to be released without handling, and the fly to remain intact. Named after their hometown in Idaho, they called the tool the Ketchum Release.
Those same fishermen were also bicycle enthusiasts and prior to forming Waterworks, had honed their skills in the world of high performance cycling, creating and patenting cutting-edge components and mountain bike suspension technology. Eventually turning their focus to the fly reel was a logical thing to do: Reels were, essentially, a wheel on a frame.
Fly reels were heavy, overly complex and unreliable. They had slow retrieve rates. They caused line to coil and drag tension as line fed out. The designers wondered, ``what would the perfect fly reel look like?`` The ULA (ultra large arbor), the power arm frame, the conical sealed drag, the integrated counterbalance — all were the results of this early work and formed the basis of an enduring architecture.
In 1998, Waterworks acquired Lamson and, along with Waterworks Force reels, now had two brands sharing the core technology and design ethos of simplicity and function-driven styling. The line-up of reels has radiated into specialized niches over time: two handed, salt water, super-arbor, and rugged environments. The pursuit of inspired design and solid engineering has driven Waterworks-Lamson's fly reel innovation for two decades, with no end in sight.
Waterworks Lamson is renowned for its high-performance fly reels and rod and reel bags. With innovative design and lightweight durability, Lamson reels are ideal for anglers seeking precision and reliability in both freshwater and saltwater fly fishing.