Leland on the Galvan Standard 2.75 Fly Fishing Reel
The Galvan 2.75 fly fishing reel! Don't you just love fly fishing
technical spring creeks. Without a doubt the Galvan Standand 2.75 fly
fishing reel is one of our favorite 3 weight fly reels. With the Galvan
silky smooth drag system you can be sure of tippet protection when you
need it. Whether you are fishing the limestones in PA or the spring
creeks in ID, you'll love the Galvan Standard 2.75 fly reel.
Specifications:
- Weight: 4.1 oz
- Spool Diameter: 2.75 inches
- Spool Width: .75 inches
- Line + Yards of Backing: 3 + 80 20#, 4 + 60 20#
Leland on the Galvan Standard Fly Reels
The Standard quickly became one of our top selling
standard arbor reels, and now they are saltwater safe. Until now the
Galvan reel was been limited to freshwater workouts. We have had no
problem sending clients with Galvan reels up to Alaska, out to New
Zealand or up to British Colombia in search of some monster trout and
steelhead. Now they can do it all. In addition to freshwater uses we
can now use these reels in San Francisco Bay for schoolie stripers, in
Mexico for Bonefish or the Gulf Coast for redfish. We have yet to have
one fail! Now these babies can be used in any fishing situation and
have the muscle to stop the strongest bonefish or New Zealand brown.
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 Standard Fly Fishing Reels
Galvan continues to offer the reel that started the
tradition. The Standard is for the angler who prefers the classic
styling and solid performance of a standard arbor reel. This moderately
priced, high-quality reel is available in sizes for 2 through 6 weight
rods and is salt water safe.
The silent retrieve and quiet,
pleasing outgoing click will make you feel like part of the river; no
harsh clicking or clacking to echo off the canyon walls here. Changing
retrieve direction on the Galvan is as easy as flipping over the
clutch. This light, smooth, simply elegant reel has to be seen and felt
to be appreciated.
Since its introduction to the market in
1994, Galvan has steadily gained a reputation as a quality piece of
equipment that will hold up to any kind of abuse that a hard-fly angler
can dish out.
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."
