Alex Kaplun's MEGOFF fly reels is based in Kharkov in the Ukraine. Alex is a graduate of the Kharkov Aviation Institute where he carried out theoretical and practical research into the dynamics of aircraft landing gear systems and was also involved in research for the soviet space shuttle. Alex has also worked in the old soviet aerospace industry involved in the manufacture of the AN-124 (the second largest aircraft ever built). Kharkov was and is a major centre of the aerospace industry and Alex has unrivalled access to aerospace grade materials and technologies.
Alex's engineering and design skills are renowned amongst fly reel designers and much sought after. He has collaborated in the design and manufacture of a number of different fly reel projects with the Gaia reel from IMAGO being one of the most recent.
With this background it is no surprise to find that Alex produces fly reels that are superbly engineered and technically brilliant. The fact that they are highly desirable objects and highly practical fishing instruments is an added bonus.
Most of Alex's reels are made using titanium and the combination of the inherent qualities of this material and Alex's engineering expertise means that the larger MEGOFF reels are exceptional saltwater reels. The TR series of titanium trout reels are a beautifully elegant and simple design that will last forever.
As well as the reels listed here Alex has worked with Leen Huisman of LHdesign to produce the stunning Amber reel.
Availability (Jan. 2nd 2010)
Just two MDS 57 DD LA TI reels are currently available with a delivery time of 5-10 working days. All other models are made to order; delivery time is usually 5-6 months.
MEGOFF TR SERIES REELS
Simple functional and elegantly designed light trout reels. The drag is a non adjustable clicker only system preset to be strong enough to prevent over runs but light enough to protect the lightest of tippets. Available in sizes 2/3 and 4/5.
TR 2/3 TI
£515
Weight 80gms
Spool diameter 5.8cms
width 2.4cms
Capacity WF3F +50yds 20lb.
TR 4/5 TI
£555
Weight 116 gms
Spool diameter 6.8cms
width 3.5cms
Capacity WF5F +75yds 20lb.
MEGOFF MDS DD LA TI SERIES REELS
Exceptional engineering and design from MEGOFF. These reels feature the Megoff Drag System and are available for line sizes 5/7, 7/9, 8/10 and 10/12.
The combination of drag system and material make this an exceptionally strong, functional and beautiful fly reel.
MDS 57 DD LA TI
£738
Weight 182 gms
Spool diameter
8.2 cms
width 5.5 cms
Capacity WF7F +75yds 20lb.
MDS 79 DD LA TI
£837
Weight 210 gms
Spool diameter 9.1cms
width 5.2 cms
Capacity WF8F +150yds 30lb.
MDS 810 DD LA TI
£887
Weight 345 gms
Spool diameter 9.0cms
width 5.0 cms
Capacity WF10F +200yds 30lb.
MDS1012 DD LA TI
£1020
Weight 375gms
Spool diameter 9.8cms
width 6.0 cms
Capacity WF12F +250yds 30lb.
