Titanium Reels - Series A : #4 and #5
Titanium Reels - Series A

Titanium reels with Bickerdyke line guard, made of stainless spring steel in a traditional design. This line guard is very simple but most functional in use. Spools are put in place by means of a vacuum. To remove the spool just pull it from the central axis.

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Titanium Reels - Series AA : #2/3, #4 and #5
Titanium Reels - Series AA

Based upon the A series but these models are "clicker only"and can be used for both for right hand and left hand retrieve. Light all titanium reels, especially recommended for light trout fishing. Spool change: the same as with the A series.

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Titanium Reels - Series B : 4#, #5, #6/7 and #8
Titanium Reels - Series B

Reels with a cage construction. Spool change: the same as with the A series. Classic looking reels. The #5 is the best selling model of this series. The #5 will hold most #6 lines and is a true "general purpose" reel.

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Titanium Reels - Series BB : #4 and #5
Titanium Reels - Series BB

Based upon the B series. Like the AA series these are symmetrical reels, both for right and right hand retrieve. These reels are classic looking and light.

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Titanium Reels - Series c : #5/6, #6/7 & #8
Titanium Reels - Series C

3 models of a central drive design. Manufacturing in small numbers is extremely time consuming. True classics with an unequalled visual impact. The spools have bearings on both sides. Changing winding direction will take a few minutes. Only needs an instrument makers screw-driver. Reels are silent in the winding direction, when line is taken off the reel you will hear a discreet but clear clicker.

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Titanium Reels - Series E Sapphire : #4/5
Titanium Reels - Series E

One of the latest designs, a spool of P.E.I., a high performance plastic with an amber colour outlook. It blends with the titanium in a very professional way. The Sapphire set consists of: 1 P.E.I. spool, 1 monoblock titanium spool, 1 frame, 2 pouches (one for the reel, one for the spare spool). No drag system. Clicker only. Light! Recommended for general trout fishing.

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The Salt Water Series - #7/8, #9/10, #11/12
The Salt Water Series

These reels have a very robust central drag system and are engraved by Mrs den Braven with; a bonefish (#7/8), a tarpon (#9/10) and a sailfish (#11/12). The series (and the separate reels as well) come in a walnut box with an engraved titanium plate, which can be customized. In the full series box the reels will be exposed just above a blue-ish titanium plate which symbolizes the sea. Full series available in a presentation box.

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The NEW Amber Reel
The NEW Amber Reel

Developed in partnership with Alex Kaplun of Megoff Fly Reels, the new Amber reel is a traditionally designed “clicker” only fly reel, with a classic serpentine handle and enclosed spool frame. Made of Titanium with translucent amber, extremely stable PEI plastic side plates, it has ample capacity for 5/6 weight fly lines & backing.

£1250.00 - €1250
The Silver Shadow ("the ultimate saltwater fly reel")
The Silver Shadow

Extremely robust, light weight construction. The lightest titanium fly reel in relation to it’s line capacity. Reel weight: 12,5 ounce (350 grams). 95% made from titanium, 5% of phosphor bronze and stainless steel.

100% Saltwater protected. One-piece spool and frame, each cut and precision machined from the finest (aerospace certified) titanium bar stock. Ultra smooth and powerful Carbon Fibre and Stainless Steel multi disc drag system (sealed).

Some parts are vacuum coated with "Nitride of Titanium" (deep gold colour) and "Nitride Zirconium" (pale gold colour). These are extremely hard and scratchproof coatings. Palm control spool rim. Reel comes with a #7/9 spool and a #10/12 spool.

Two stainless steel ball bearings for ultra-smooth retrieve. Easily "without tools" spool changing system.

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  About LH Design fly reels
Leen Huisman of LH design produces hand made titanium fly reels that are the ultimate marriage of craftsmanship, art and technical expertise. Each reel is entirely handmade to special order. Leen takes his craft seriously and will not allow anything less than perfection to leave his workshop. Commitment to maintaining the highest quality means the normal waiting time for one of these reels is 10-12 months, though that will vary. Various engraving and colouring options are available to order including your name or initials, favourite fly, or even family crest! The range covers every fly fishing situation from light trout to salmon, pike, sea trout or saltwater. The smaller reels feature either Leen’s phosphor bronze or delrin Syntex drag system in the series A and B reels or click and pawl in the series AA and BB reels. The sapphire (series E) reels are only available with a click and pawl drag. These reels are the lightest of the range; they come with both a titanium spool and a P.E.I high performance plastic spool. Designed for light trout fishing, these reels are visually stunning and our shop favourite! The larger reel series feature either the Syntex drag in the D series or the new sealed graphite and carbon fibre drag system in the new Silver Shadow salt water reel series. This year (2007) Leen will start to replace the Syntex drag with the new carbon fibre system throughout the entire reel range (with the exception of the series AA and BB reels). All of Leen’s reels are fitted with a generously sized spool so that they will often take a line size larger than specified, if required. As a result of the inherent qualities of titanium the larger reels represent a significant weight saving over aluminum reels of an equivalent size. This quality obviously does not come cheap but for those that can afford them still represent value for money! Leen will be starting production again early in 2007, after a short break. He is currently sourcing and pricing a new supply of titanium; and once this is done we will be able to offer advice on prices. If you are interested in owning one of these reels, please contact us to discuss your requirements. All reels are available in left and right hand wind.
  Pricing
  Series A / AA:   Series B:   Series C:
  A - #4  £1491.00 - [€1491]   #4  £1697.00 - [€1697]   #5/6  TBA
  A - #5  £1543.00 - [€1543]   #5  £1758.00 - [€1758]   #6/7  TBA
  AA - #2/3  £1097.00- [€1097]   #6/#7  £1903.00 - [€1903]   #8  TBA
  AA - #4  £1118.00 - [€1118]   #8  £1978.00 - [€1978]
  AA - #5  £1157.00 - [€1157]   The Salt Water Series
  Series E   #7/8   £5979.00 - [€5979]
  Series BB:   #4/5   £795.00 - [€795]   #9/10   £6276.00 - [€6276]
  #4  £1358.00 - [€1358]   #11/12   £6361.00 - [€6361]
  #5  £1406.00 - [€1406]   The Silver Shadow   Full Set   £14629.00 - [€18579]
  #7/9  TBA
  #7/9  TBA
  Specifications
  In 2006 the lighter models up till #6/7 still feature the SYNTEX drag system, developed by L.H. Design about 15 years ago. From #8 wt. and up the new central drag
  system, that is based upon a package of carbon and stainless steel washers, will be implemented.
  Series A / AA:   Series B:   Series C:
  Model
Dia.
Wt. oz
Wd.
  Model
Dia.
Wt. oz
Wd.
  Model
Dia.
Wt. oz
Wd.
  #2/3
2.28
4.55
0.87
  #4
2.76
5.67
0.87
  #5/6
3.15
7.35
0.87
  #4
2.25
4.97
0.87
  #5
3.03
5.95
0.87
  #6/7
3.27
7.70
.94
  #5
2.80
5.29
0.87
  #6/7
3.15
7.00
0.87
  #8
3.46
8.33
1.10
  #8
3.35
9.80
1.26
 
  Series BB:   Series E:    
  Model
Dia.
Wt. oz
Wd.
  Model
Dia.
Wt. oz
Wd.
  
 
 
 
  #4
2.76
5.67
0.87
  #4/5
2.8
4.0
0.80
  
 
 
 
  #5
3.03
5.95
0.87