L.H.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 there will normaly be a significant waiting time for one of these reels. However, I will try to keep a couple of reels available for immediate delivery whenever possible.
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.
Leen also makes beautiful bamboo fly rods, you can find his rod page here.
The L.H. Design programme is based on two principles. On the one hand there is the firm belief that "a thing of beauty is a joy forever", and L.H. Design fly rods and fly reels are trying to prove that saying true. On the other hand it goes without saying that the functional aspects of the design should certainly not be forgotten. Every craftsman knows that perfection is always one step away, yet the L.H. Design program is certainly striving for perfection. Now, and in the future, L.H. Design will be a guarantee for balanced design and craftsmanship.
The sapphire (series E) and new Amber reels are only available with a click and pawl drag. Designed for light trout fishing, these reels are visually stunning and our shop favourite.
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.
This quality obviously does not come cheap but for those that can afford them still represent great value for money.
Leen will be starting production of new reel models very soon, so watch this space.....
If you are interested in owning one of these reels, please contact me to discuss your requirements.
Prices are in Euros, exchange rate valid at time of order/delivery will apply.
Availability
I try to keep Amber and Sapphire models in stock. All other models are available to order. Please contact me for latest delivery times.
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.
Price: €1250.
Technical specifications to follow.
Recommended for general trout fishing. No drag system. Clicker only.
The reel comes with one PEI spool and one titanium mono block spool with one frame in a fleece reel pouch, with a high quality cloth pouch for the spare spool.
Price: €850
Capacity: WF4F + 50yds 20lb backing
Weight: 4.0ozs / 113gms
Diameter: 2.8ins / 7.1cms
Width: 0.8ins / 2.0 cms
Titanium reels with Bickerdyke line guard, made of stainless steel in a traditional design. The spool is held in place by means of a vacuum; to remove just pull it from the central axis.
Series A no.4:
Capacity: WF4F + 50yds 20lb backing.
Weight: 4.97ozs / 141gms.
Diameter: 2.52ins / 6.4cms
Width: 0.87ins / 2.2 cms
Price: €1491
Series A no.5:
Capacity WF5F + 75yds 20lb backing.
Weight: 5.29ozs / 149.9gms.
Diameter: 2.8ins / 7.1cms
Width: 0.87ins / 2.2 cms
Price: €1543
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.
Series AA no.2/3:
Capacity: WF3F + 30yds 20lb backing.
Weight: 4.55ozs / 129gms.
Diameter: 2.28ins / 5.8cms
Width: 0.87ins / 2.2 cms
Price: €1097
Series AA no.5 :
Capacity: WF5F + 75yds 20lb backing.
Weight: 5.29ozs / 150gms.
Diameter: 2.80ins / 7.1cms
Width: 0.87ins / 2.2 cms
Price: €1157
Series AA no.4 :
Capacity: WF4F + 50yds 20lb backing.
Weight: 4.97ozs / 141gms.
Diameter: 2.52ins / 6.4cms
Width: 0.87ins / 2.2 cms
Price: €1118
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. The engraved reel shown is a "beaverkill" special, available singly or as a set, with presentation wooden boxes (price on application).
Series B no.4:
Capacity: WF4F + 60yds 20lb backing.
Weight: 5.67ozs / 141gms.
Diameter: 2.76ins / 7.0cms
Width: 0.87ins / 2.2 cms
Price: €1697
Series B no.5:
Capacity: WF5F + 90yds 20lb backing.
Weight: 5.95ozs / 169gms.
Diameter: 3.03ins / 7.7cms
Width: 0.87ins / 2.2 cms
Price: €1758
Series B no.6/7:
Capacity: WF7F + 100yds 20lb backing.
Weight: 7.00ozs / 198gms.
Diameter: 3.15ins / 8.0cms
Width: 0.87ins / 2.2 cms
Price: €1903
Series B no.8:
Capacity: WF8F +225yds 20lb backing.
Weight: 9.80ozs / 278gms.
Diameter: 3.35ins / 8.5cms
Width: 1.26ins / 3.2 cms
Price: €1987
