Waterworks Lamson designs the most technologically sophisticated fly reels in the world. The ULA Series are the lightest reels in their respective line capacity classes. Lamson's best selling reel, the Lightspeed, combines a lightweight body with a clever conical drag system that reduces startup tension to nil and offers an incredible range of resistance. This is a plus, whether you're protecting 7x tippet or trying to stop a surging tarpon. For 2007, Lamson has introduced the Hard Alox finish on Lightspeed and Velocity models. Hard Alox is a scratchproof finish that improves durability and preserves the handsome look of these reels as we bounce them off rocks and otherwise thrash them in the line of duty.