Galvan "Torque" Large Arbor Reels

 
 

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Introducing the Galvan Torque Large Arbor reel. Function, unique design, and quality: All the hallmarks of the Galvan tradition are represented in this completely new reel.

What's different about it? Everything.

From the rounded spool and frame rims, to the contoured counter balance, to the uniquely designed cutouts on the spool, frame, and drag knob, to the innovative new drag system, the Torque is clearly a step up in fly reel design.
The drag system for the Torque is composed of stainless steel and a state-of-the-art, heat- and wear-resistant thermoplastic unlike anything else on the reel market. It is completely salt water safe, and will continue to perform flawlessly under the harshest conditions from the flats and the blue water to the mountain streams and the coastal rivers.

Its unique design does not rely on ball bearings, but retains the smoothness of action that Galvan is known for. The ventilated drag knob is solidly detented for precise settings. Quiet clicks both in and out add to the distinctive style. It is easily interchangeable from right to left-hand retrieve and the highly ventilated spool and frame will balance nicely with the lightest of todays fly rods.

The Torque is available in bronze and black finishes. From the first sight, the hand is drawn to the reel. From the first spin of the spool, the quality becomes apparent. Does form follow function, or does function follow form? In the Torque, it all folds into one.

Torque Series Line Capacities
T-3 WF-2-F
WF-3-F 		75 yd
50 yd
T-4 WF-4-F
WF-5-F		 100 yd
75 yd
T-5 WF-5-F
WF-6-F		 125 yd
100 yd
T-6 WF-6-F
WF-7-F		 150 yd
125 yd
T-8 WF-8-F 200 yd
T-10 WF-10-F 250 yd*
T-12 WF-12-F 300 yd*
* 30 lb. Micron backing

Torque Series specs & price list
Model & Diameter
Spool Width
Weight
Line Weights
Reel Price
Spool Price
T-3 (3.0)
.850"
4.2oz
2-3
$260.00
$117.00
T-4 (3.25)
.850"
4.5 oz
4-5
$280.00
$126.00
T-5 (3.5)
.900"
4.8 oz
5-6
$300.00
$135.00
T-6 (3.75)
.950"
5.2 oz
6-7
$325.00
$146.00
T-8 (4.0)
1.25"
7.6 oz
8
$350.00
$158.00
T-10 (4.25)
1.35"
8.2 oz
10
$400.00
$180.00
T-12 (4.5)
1.35"
8.6 oz
12
$450.00
$203.00
The Torque Large Arbor reel available in Bronze or Black finish.
Standard and Open Back are available in Black, Green or Clear finish.

 

The Galvan Open Back Reel

 

The Open Back reel was introduced to the market in March of 1999. The Open Back incorporates a large arbor for a few reasons. First, the large diameter on the Open Back dramatically increases retrieve speed. Line is picked up much more rapidly than with a conventional spool. Second, on a long running fish, a conventional reel will spin faster and faster as more and more line is taken out. The resulting increase in drag is often enough to pop a light tippet. With a large arbor spool, drag tension remains almost constant as more line and backing are pulled from the reel, thus reducing the chances of breaking off a big fish. Finally, line is stored in bigger loops, thus reducing the line coil memory and those annoying loops that come off near the bottom of a conventional spool.

 

Galvan Open Back reels incorporate all of the outstanding features of the standard Galvan reel. Available in the OB-1 (Open Back 1), OB-2, OB-3, OB-4, and OB-5. These reels feature the same incredibly smooth action and drag as all Galvan reels. The machining of the frame and spool reduces weight and enables you to look through the middle of the reel. The Open Back's spool and frame are fully machined out of 6061 bar stock aluminum. It has a quick-release spool that requires no tools to change and is counter-balanced for wobble-free rotation. Made of aluminum and stainless steel.


Galvan Open Back reels are available in semi-gloss black, green or clear finish with stainless steel or brass accents.

Open Back Specifications
 
Model & Diameter
  

Spool Width

 

Weight

 

Line Capacities (20 lb.)

 

Reel

 

Spool

OB-1 (2.75)

3/4"

3.9 oz

WF-2-F 50 yd

WF-3-F 30 yd

$230.00

$95.00

OB-2 (3.0)

3/4"

4.2 oz

WF-3-F 70 yd

WF-4-F 50 yd

$240.00

$100.00

OB-3 (3.0)

.975"

4.5 oz

WF-4-F 100 yd

WF-5-F 80 yd

$250.00

$105.00

OB-4 (3.25)

.975"

4.6 oz

WF-5-F 120 yd

WF-6-F 100 yd

$260.00

$110.00

OB-5 (3.5)

.975"

5.5 oz

WF-6-F 150 yd

WF-7-F 115 yd

$280.00

$120.00

 

The Original Standard Reel

 

Galvan continues to offer the reel that started the tradition. The Standard is for the angler who prefers the classic styling and solid performance of a standard arbor reel. This moderately priced, high-quality reel is available in sizes for 2 through 6 weight rods and is salt water safe.

The silent retrieve and quiet, pleasing outgoing click will make you feel like part of the river; no harsh clicking or clacking to echo off the canyon walls here. Changing retrieve direction on the Galvan is as easy as flipping over the clutch. This light, smooth, simply elegant reel has to be seen and felt to be appreciated.

 
Since its introduction to the market in 1994, Galvan has steadily gained a reputation as a quality piece of equipment that will hold up to any kind of abuse that a hard-fly angler can dish out.

All Galvan Standard series reels are available in semi-gloss black, green or clear finish with stainless steel or brass accents.

 

 

Standard series specifications & price list

 

 Model & Diameter

 

 Spool Width

 

 Weight

 

 Line Capacities (20 lb.)

 

 Reel

 

 Spool

 2.5

 3/4"

 3.8

WF-2-F 35 yd

WF-3-F 20 yd

 $170.00

 $75.00

 2.75

  3/4"

 4.1

WF-3-F 80 yd

WF-4-F 60 yd

 $180.00

 $80.00

 3.0

  3/4"

 4.3

 WF-4-F 105 yd

WF-5-F 85 yd

 $190.00

 $85.00

 3.25

  3/4"

 4.6

WF-5-F 160 yd

WF-6-F 130 yd

 $200.00

 $90.00

 

 

Galvan "RUSH" Large Arbor Reels

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A mid-priced reel with a state-of-the-art drag system. The RUSH Large-Arbor series was designed with the budget-conscious angler in mind. It features the same incredibly smooth and durable thermoplastic drag system as the Torque, but with a more basic spool and frame design to keep costs down. The Rush is also constructed with all of the quality that has been a hallmark of the Galvan tradition. It is available in sizes three weight to eight weight for all types of fishing. Top-of-the-line performance at a mid-line price. Available in a matte-black anodized finish.

Rush Series specs & price list


Model & Diameter

Spool Width

Weight

Line Weights

Reel Price

Spool Price

R-3 (3.0)

 .850"

4.6 oz 

 2-3

 $160.00

$72.00 

R-4 (3.25)

.850"

4.9 oz

4-5

$180.00

$81.00

R-5 (3.5)

.900"

5.4 oz

5-6

$200.00

$90.00

R-6 (3.75)

.950"

5.7 oz

6-7

$220.00

$99.00

R-8 (3.75)

1.25"

6.8 oz

8

$275.00

$125.00