Leland on the Galvan T-18 Fly Fishing Reel
This is the reel to pair with 14 and 16 weight fly rods, the biggest of the big, "hang on and crank for your life" weapons that blur the boundary between fly fishing and crazy. Galvan T-18 fly fishing reels
deliver a higher degree of torque, with less effort and fatigue, than any reel with a smaller spool diameter. If you're chasing marlin, big bluefin and yellowfin tuna, large sharks, goliath grouper, or any other badass fish that eat other gamefish whole and ask for seconds,
the T-18 is the reel you want to carry to battle. The T-18 has the same drag system, infinitely adjustable drag knob, and quick spool removal found on the original Torque series.
Your T-18 comes in blue, clear (silver), or black, and the unique, weight-saving porting insures it will be the coolest looking reel you own.
At 6.00", the T-18 Torque Tournament Series'
spool diameter is the largest we've seen. No other reel will give you such a high degree of torque or such a fast retrieve rate. Long fans of the Torque series, we've tested the fish-fighting prowess of the T-18's proprietary drag system time and time again. Holding a billfish taper and
500 pounds of 50 pound gel spun backing, it's possible for you to hook a marlin in Panama and land it in Costa Rica. The Torque Tournament Series' drag knob is detented for easy,
positive and nearly infinite adjustment, from light to ludicrous.
Specifications:
- Spool Diameter: 6.00"
- Spool Width: 1.35"
- Weight: 12.0 oz
- Stainless steel, self-lubricating Peek HPV bushing, and thermoplastic drag surface
- Line capacity: Billfish Taper and 500 yards of 50 pound gel spun backing
- Corrosion resistant and Saltwater safe
- Detented drag knob for precision drag settings
- Easily interchangeable from left to right hand retrieve
- Super fast retrieve rate
- Available in blue, clear (silver), and black anodized finishes
Torque Tournament Series T-16 Fly Fishing Reel
The name says it all: with an incredibly large arbor, the Galvan T-16 is engineered to deliver maximum fish-fighting torque to the meanest things that swim.
Anyone who says a fly reel is "just for holding line" clearly has not
seen the Torque Tournament Series fly fishing reels. For sailfish,
marlin, big tuna, or whenever you're pretty sure the fish are going to
be scary big, the Galvan T-16 is a very easy choice. Fighting big fish
requires a powerful drag, solid engineering, a quick retrieve rate, and TORQUE!
The Galvan T-16 delivers when you're worried more about your physical
ability to keep fighting than quaint ideas like "tippet protection".
Show fish who's boss.
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 their Galvan Torque Tournament Fly Reels
Boni Galvan set out to make a reel that would stop some of the biggest fish on
the planet. Without a doubt he was successful with the introduction of the
Galvan “Torque Tournament Series Reels.” Pure size, function, quality, and
uniqueness, in smooth action and brute strength. These reels set a new standard
in saltwater big game fly fishing!
Galvan Torque Tournament series features the following:
- Mega Torque Stopping Power
- Super fast retrieval rate
- Comes in three sizes: T-14 fast, T-16 faster, and T-18 fastest
- Innovative drag system
- Imperceptible start-up inertia
- Corrosion resistant and saltwater safe
- Ported to the maximum strength-weight-ratio
- Handle is larger and easier to grip
- Spool releasing mechanism is super easy, no tools or complicated parts
involved
- De-tented drag knob for precision settings
- Easily interchangeable from right to left hand retrieve
- Comes in Blue, Clear and Black finishes
- 100% designed, manufactured, and assembled in the USA by the Galvan Family
Galvan on Galvan Reels
For more than a decade, Galvan Fly Reels Inc. has established a well-earned reputation for quality, smoothness, and reliability. 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. is 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.
By now the advantages and attributes of large arbor fly reel design are well known: storing PVC coated fly lines in larger coils minimizes line memory and tangling; the large arbor allows line to be picked up more rapidly on the retrieve than on a standard arbor reel; and the dynamics of a rapidly spinning large arbor spool allow the drag to be more fine-tuned and consistent than on a standard arbor reel. All of these attributes mean different things to different people. A small stream fisherman may never see his backing, but will appreciate the lack of memory in his line. On the other hand, when that bonefish streaks for the edge of the flat, or that chrome steelhead bolts for the next pool, the ultra smooth, consistent drag pays for itself.
If you appreciate the benefits of modern craftsmanship, style and performance 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
Galvan Fly Reels carry a lifetime warranty covering all parts and workmanship under normal use and condition. This warranty provides that the Galvan Reels will be repaired or replaced at no charge to the original owner. Warranty is effective only if purchased from an Authorized Galvan Dealer.
