The Marine version of Litespeed is equipped with a hybrid drag system, sharing some elements of the Cobalt drag – fixed spindle, large heat wicking conical surfaces, click stop drag knob. The LS M incorporates close tolerance composite bearings, and comes equipped with the same linear spring set found on LS F, optimized for each reel size. Like our Cobalt reel, it holds an IPX8 waterproof rating to 100 ft. LS M frame and spool share the same open structure as LS F, with emphasis on greater stiffness and stability. The art of the fly reel derives from the science of the fly reel, but at the end of the day both art and science, when held in balance, serve to make us smile. Manufactured in the U.S.A. and assembled in Boise, Idaho.
Hybrid Cobalt style drag system:
| Item | Diameter | Width | Weight | Rod wt | Line capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Litespeed Marine 6 | 105mm | 24mm | 156gr | WF 6-7 | 150 yds 20# |
| Litespeed Marine 8 | 118mm | 24mm | 161gr | WF 8-9 | 250 yds 20# |
| Litespeed Marine 10 | 122mm | 25mm | 184gr | WF 10-11 | 250 yds 30# |
| Litespeed Marine 12 | 130mm | 30mm | 227gr | WF 12-13 | 300 yds 30# |
Freshwater Use: Occasionally rinse your reel thoroughly under fresh running water and wipe the spool and frame to remove any debris or dirt build up. Be sure to wipe down the spindle on the spool and keep it free of debris.
Saltwater Use: Be sure to rinse the reel under fresh running water after every use in a salt environment. Occasionally rinse the drag by doing the following:
Remove the spool, unscrew the gland cap and remove the red and silver clutch assembly.
Rinse all components including the inside of the drag cylinder thoroughly with fresh running water.
Allow all components to dry completely before reassembly.
