Kurt Danielsson of Smedjebacken, a little village in the middle of Sweden, invented the first Large Arbor reels in the early 1980s. Kurt had decided to resume an earlier interest fly-fishing, and in the process provided himself with a complete fly-fishing outfit. He was pleased with the equipment, except for one thing, the reel.The small diameter of the fly reel spool had the fly line coming off in tight coils, which made it nearly impossible to shoot line. And when a fish ran, the diameter of the line on the spool changed and outgoing drag increased. But if the fish stopped while the spool still was spinning it overran and the line tangled itself. Several visits to fly fishing dealers increased Kurt's collection of fly reels from the world's leading makers, but they all demonstrated similar deficiencies. He was faced with a simple fact, there was no truly satisfactory reel on the market.Kurt's occupation as a fabricator involved him almost daily in innovation and invention and he began thinking about how to solve his problems with fly reels. It soon became clear to him that a fly line should be wound on a large, rather than a small diameter spool and that the spool itself should be as light as possible in order to decrease its moving mass as it rotated. A turning and milling machine was purchased and Kurt created a fly fishing-reel that fulfilled all his expectations. The first large arbor reel was born! About one year later Kurt got his worldwide patent approved. Kurt's large arbor reel made it possible to fish very light leaders due to low starting inertia, to almost completely eliminate spool overrun, to cast longer thanks to reduced line memory and to quickly retrieve line back onto the spool.Word of Kurt's mysterious new reels spread rapidly. Their strikingly different design had some fly fishers sceptical at first, but after testing the reels they soon realised the design's advantages. Demand increased and today Danielsson Innovation AB has a modern plant where everything from manufacturing to assembly takes place. Available in left and right hand wind.
Danielsson FW - LW - HD. These models set a new standard for modern fly reels, a drag system able to withstand any fishing situation. Tough enough to handle anything from extreme temperatures to sand and salt water. These reels are easy to handle, require a minimum of maintenance and, of course, look great and take fly reel design to it's next level, whilst remaining the most functional reels on the market today. Specifications: Waterproof for complete reliability. All three models have been tested in a pressure chamber and in a dishwater with a water temperature of 90°C • Silk smooth drag operation that keeps a constant drag on a chosen level without overruns or other nasty surprises, in all conditions. Materials used in the drag are the best available • Quick and easy spool changing system, with no loose parts • Minimum to maximum drag settings within 330 degrees rotation of the drag knob. Minimum drag setting is adjustable • Anodized to the highest possible corrosion resistance. Not affected by salt water • Made from anodized high tensile strength aluminum and stainless steel • Easy change retrieve from Left to Right hand retrieve.
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FW 2six - The outstanding reel for light fishing with single handed rods, with a smooth drag to provide exceptional control. Line 2-6, capacity WF5F-146yd 20lbs, weight 108 gms, outer diameter 83 mm.Priced at £195.00. Spools priced at £90.00.
Featherweight is an exceptionally light reel intended for use with lighter single-handed rods. The diameter of the unique drag is adapted and calibrated for lighter fishing with smaller diameter lines to give a silk smooth and even drag. This is a reel that many demanding anglers have longed for and the reel looks so good that even on a slow day you'll be looking at it with delight.
FW features: Waterproof and heat-resistant bearing and drag assembly in Hi-End materials. Works in wet or dry, cold or warm conditions, through the full range of drag settings. Pressure chamber tested: waterproof down to 10 atmospheres. Form and friction-stable drag discs withstand temperatures to 2000°C. Corrosion resistant, anodized high strength aluminum. Other components in stainless steel. Large drag knob makes it easy to set correct resistance. Min- and max- settings available within 330 degrees of knob travel. Easy-to-change spools. Large arbor/fast line retrieve.
FW 4seven - A slightly larger reel that is perfect for most trout fishing, with a drag capable of handling large fish still using the lightest tippets. Line 4-7, capacity WF6F-198yd 20lbs, weight 120 gms, outer diameter 95 mm. Priced at £195.00. Spools priced at £100.00.
FW 5eight - An ideal reel for heavier fishing with modern single handed rods for seatrout and more. Line 5-8, capacity WF7F-256yd 20lbs, weight 128 gms 95 mm. Priced at £195.00. Spools priced at £100.00.
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