Free fly line, backing and spooling with the purchase of a Galvan Open Back Fly Reel! Your reel will arrive ready to fish; professionally spooled with a free fly line and backing, and set to your preferred retrieval direction. You can also upgrade your fly line to achieve the perfect setup for your fishing destination. If you want to substitute for a different fly line or have any questions, please contact us. Please allow a couple of days for reel assembly and shipping. The Open Back reel was introduced to the market in March of 1999. The Open Back incorporates a large arbor for a few reasons. First, the large diameter on the Open Back dramatically increases retrieve speed. Line is picked up much more rapidly than with a conventional spool. Second, on a long running fish, a conventional reel will spin faster and faster as more and more line is taken out. The resulting increase in drag is often enough to pop a light tippet. With a large arbor spool, drag tension remains almost constant as more line and backing are pulled from the reel, thus reducing the chances of breaking off a big fish. Finally, line is stored in bigger loops, thus reducing the line coil memory and those annoying loops that come off near the bottom of a conventional spool. Galvan Open Back reels incorporate all of the outstanding features of the standard Galvan reel. Available in the OB-1 (Open Back 1), OB-2, OB-3, OB-4, OB-5. These reels feature the same incredibly smooth action and drag as all Galvan reels. The machining of the frame and spool reduces weight and enables you to look through the middle of the reel. The Open Back's spool and frame are fully machined out of 6061 bar stock aluminum. It has a quick-release spool that requires no tools to change and is counter-balanced for wobble-free rotation. Made of aluminum and stainless steel. Galvan Open Back Fly Reel Specs & Pricing Model & Diameter Spool Width Weight Line Weights Capacities* OB-1 (2.75) .750" 3.9 oz 2-3 WF2F - 50 yd WF3F - 30 yd OB-2 (3.0) .750" 4.2 oz 3-4 WF3F - 70 yd WF4F - 50 yd OB-3 (3.0) .975" 4.5 oz 4-5 WF4F - 100 yd WF5F - 80 yd OB-4 (3.25) .975" 4.6 oz 5-6 WF5F - 120 yd WF6F - 100 yd OB-5 (3.5) .975" 5.5 oz 6-7 WF6F - 150 yd WF7F - 115 yd *20 lb. Micron backing The Galvan Open Back Series Drag System The Drag system is made from stainless steel and Ertalyte (a state-of-the-art, heat and wear-resistant thermoplastic unlike anything else on the reel market.) The Ertalyte disc is used as a brake mechanism. It is sandwiched between stainless steel surfaces to cause smooth, constant drag pressure in any setting. The spool is riding on two stainless steel ball-bearings to insure smoothness as the fish takes line. The spool has two pins on the bottom that drop into the stainless steel ring. Turning the spool one way will allow the spring inside the stainless steel ring (clutch) to turn freely; the other way will engage the drag. It is a simple design, but very effective. The Standard and Open Back reels utilize the same drag system. The Galvan Warranty 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. |
