Leland on the Galvan Rush 12 Fly Fishing Reel
Ah, the Galvan Rush 12! A true tarpon fly reel that you can count on
for under $350? You bet, if you are looking for silky smoothness and
disc drag at the price of spring and pawl reels you've found it. You'll
be hard pressed to find a tarpon that can whip the Galvan Rush 12
fly reel.
Specifications:
- Weight: 10.1 oz
- Spool Width: 1.35 inches
- Line + Yards of Backing: 12 + 300 30#, 13 + 275 30#
Leland on Galvan Rush Fly Reels
When we first saw the new Rush at the Retail Show
in Denver, we thought, well Bonifacio is going to put another reel
manufacturer out of business! Once we got the reel in our hands for
testing we knew there was definitely no reason to still carry a couple
of other reel lines in the store. This series of reels is the best bang
for your buck in this price range. If you have never experienced the
smoothness of a Galvan, you now have no excuse!
Leland on Galvan Reels
These days it's rare when you call a company and
you get a human on the other end of the line, let alone the owner;
Galvan Fly Reels is an exception to this rule. Galvan has been making
quality reels since 1994, and in that time they have made quite a name
for themselves. Over the years, Galvan has developed a cult-like
following, and it's no wonder why. When it comes to a
high quality
reel at a price that's easy to swallow, Galvan is your reel.
Galvan Fly Reels is located in Sonora California (right in
the heart of great fishing country). The company is still run by it's
founder Bonifacio Galvan and his wife Carmen. It is a true family
business, currently all four Galvan children work with Mom and Dad.
Moreover, their customer service is among the best in the business.
All Galvan reels are machined, from 6061 bar stock
aluminum, at their shop in Sonora. The reels feature a fully
ventilated one-sided frame, and a two-sided ported spool, the
combination of which results in an extremely durable yet lightweight
reel.
Besides the sturdy construction, Galvan reels are
extremely durable and lightweight. They are also very easy to use. The
spool release is literally as easy as pushing a button, and a large
drag knob makes on the water adjustments a breeze.
All Galvan reels have a drag system that features a drag made of
an Ertalyte TX disc that is self-lubricating as well as stainless
plates that are supported by stainless steel bearings.
All Galvan reels have a lifetime warranty on parts and workmanship (provided the reel was bought from an authorized dealer).
Galvan on Galvan Rush Fly Reels
"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."
Galvan on Galvan
"Over the past decade, Galvan Fly Reels Inc. have
established a well-earned reputation for quality, smoothness, and
reliability. As the company celebrates its 10th anniversary, Bonifacio
Galvan continues to strive to produce reels of exceptional value and
quality that have garnered a growing following among dedicated fly
anglers. Mixing classic styling with contemporary design and materials,
Galvan Fly Reels Inc. are helping to redefine modern fly reel
construction.
Since our first year of production in 1994, Galvan has developed a
loyal following of fly anglers who have come to trust our uniquely
designed, full-featured series of reels.
If you appreciate the
benefits of modern craftsmanship, style and perfomance in a name that
is more reel than price, maybe your next reel should be a Galvan!
All models are fully machined from 6061 bar-stock aluminum and
anodized to a semi-gloss finish. By fully ventilating both the one-side
frame and push-button, quick release spool, every reel is comfortably
light weight - a perfect match for today's high performance fly rods.
Spools are counter-balanced for wobble-free rotation and feature a
contoured Delrin handle.
Bonifacio Galvan is a small-stream, Sierra trout fisherman by
avocation, and a machinist by trade. After fishing his home waters for
years with commercially available reels, Galvan began to envision a
design of his own. What was he looking for in a fly reel? What we all
want: A light, rugged reel with exceptionally smooth action and drag
system, pleasing aesthetics, and durability.
And so the Galvan reel was born. Its genesis was in the high
mountain streams of the central Sierra Nevada, and in Boni Galvan's
desire to make a better fly reel. In 1992, using his machinist's skills
and trout fisherman's intuition, Galvan created the first prototype.
Since then his reel has metamorphosed through several configurations,
until, in the summer of 1994 it was ready for distribution. The
finished product is one of the lightest, smoothest, most simply elegant
reels in its price class."
