Lamson Light Speed 1.5

Wayne Knight wrote:
"al" wrote in message
...

Anyone own one? Like it? I have to send mine back for the second time in
1
year because of a stuck spool. Tips? Waterworks-Lamson says this is
unusual...



I always thought the lightspeed was a good looking and smooth reel but
always thought it was too thin and did not think the reels could holdup to
prolonged dropping and banging without causing a slight bend in the frame or
the reel spool.



That is exactly what happened to my LS2. Dropped it on a rock and the
spool bent and jammed. I was able to roughly straighten it with my
fingers and it now rotates fine, with a just a little wobble. The main
problem is the cone in the "sealed" drag system corroded badly after 2
years use in fresh water. It is now back for repair. I wont buy another one.

Vaughan Hurry wrote:
Wayne Knight wrote:

"al" wrote in message
...

Anyone own one? Like it? I have to send mine back for the second
time in 1
year because of a stuck spool. Tips? Waterworks-Lamson says this is
unusual...



I always thought the lightspeed was a good looking and smooth reel but
always thought it was too thin and did not think the reels could
holdup to prolonged dropping and banging without causing a slight bend
in the frame or the reel spool.


That is exactly what happened to my LS2. Dropped it on a rock and the
spool bent and jammed. I was able to roughly straighten it with my
fingers and it now rotates fine, with a just a little wobble. The main
problem is the cone in the "sealed" drag system corroded badly after 2
years use in fresh water. It is now back for repair. I wont buy another
one.

A few weeks ago I fell, and slammed my LS2 into a rock. I was sure it
was going to have a big dent in the spool or frame. The only damage I
can see, is a few tiny burrs on the rim of the spool. That incident was
probably the 3rd time this reel has met a rock, up close and personal.
The only damage has been the marks from the last fall. I did have a
problem with a sticky spool. A dab of lubricant(silicone floatant)on the
shaft fixed it. I like my Lightspeed, but think they're ugly. ;-)

brians

"brians" wrote in message
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I like my Lightspeed, but think they're ugly. ;-)

brians

So ugly only a mother can love it )

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Was that "sticky spool" not releasing? The drag works fine I just can't
change spools.

They are pretty tough. I am far from gentle with my gear and let clients
use it. I wish they still made the LP. I tried to get them to "find" a
left over. I have the LP 1 and 2 and it has been awesome. They said that
it had mechanical problems and as a result they discontinued it...
"brians" wrote in message
...
Vaughan Hurry wrote:
Wayne Knight wrote:

"al" wrote in message
...

Anyone own one? Like it? I have to send mine back for the second
time in 1
year because of a stuck spool. Tips? Waterworks-Lamson says this is
unusual...



I always thought the lightspeed was a good looking and smooth reel but
always thought it was too thin and did not think the reels could
holdup to prolonged dropping and banging without causing a slight bend
in the frame or the reel spool.


That is exactly what happened to my LS2. Dropped it on a rock and the
spool bent and jammed. I was able to roughly straighten it with my
fingers and it now rotates fine, with a just a little wobble. The main
problem is the cone in the "sealed" drag system corroded badly after 2
years use in fresh water. It is now back for repair. I wont buy another
one.

A few weeks ago I fell, and slammed my LS2 into a rock. I was sure it
was going to have a big dent in the spool or frame. The only damage I
can see, is a few tiny burrs on the rim of the spool. That incident was
probably the 3rd time this reel has met a rock, up close and personal.
The only damage has been the marks from the last fall. I did have a
problem with a sticky spool. A dab of lubricant(silicone floatant)on the
shaft fixed it. I like my Lightspeed, but think they're ugly. ;-)

brians

al wrote:

Was that "sticky spool" not releasing? The drag works fine I just can't
change spools.

The spool was not spinning freely, because the shaft was dry, or had
some gunk on it. I just put a small dab of silicone on it, and it's been
fine since.

If I have one gripe about the LS....besides it's looks, it's the way the
spool is held on to the reel. AFAICT, it's an interference fit of a
o-ring that keeps the spool on. To get it off, you have to give it a
pretty good yank. My guess is, the o-ring on your reel is dry, or
squared off. Then again, I could be completely wrong....wouldn't be the
first time.

brians

They are pretty tough. I am far from gentle with my gear and let clients
use it. I wish they still made the LP. I tried to get them to "find" a
left over. I have the LP 1 and 2 and it has been awesome. They said that
it had mechanical problems and as a result they discontinued it...
"brians" wrote in message
...

Vaughan Hurry wrote:

Wayne Knight wrote:


"al" wrote in message
...


Anyone own one? Like it? I have to send mine back for the second
time in 1
year because of a stuck spool. Tips? Waterworks-Lamson says this is
unusual...



I always thought the lightspeed was a good looking and smooth reel but
always thought it was too thin and did not think the reels could
holdup to prolonged dropping and banging without causing a slight bend
in the frame or the reel spool.


That is exactly what happened to my LS2. Dropped it on a rock and the
spool bent and jammed. I was able to roughly straighten it with my
fingers and it now rotates fine, with a just a little wobble. The main
problem is the cone in the "sealed" drag system corroded badly after 2
years use in fresh water. It is now back for repair. I wont buy another
one.

A few weeks ago I fell, and slammed my LS2 into a rock. I was sure it
was going to have a big dent in the spool or frame. The only damage I
can see, is a few tiny burrs on the rim of the spool. That incident was
probably the 3rd time this reel has met a rock, up close and personal.
The only damage has been the marks from the last fall. I did have a
problem with a sticky spool. A dab of lubricant(silicone floatant)on the
shaft fixed it. I like my Lightspeed, but think they're ugly. ;-)

brians

Just got off the phone with a service rep. She said that the drag is sealed
ONLY when the spool is on. Because I change spools and allow moisture to
penetrate the seal before it is created, corrosion takes place and causes it
to seize. She said that I need to dry the spindle in the field to prevent
such a problem. As a guide, I find that difficult to do when the client's
service is at stake...

I think my next reel will be a Galvin...unless someone here has opinions on
those...
"brians" wrote in message
...
al wrote:

Was that "sticky spool" not releasing? The drag works fine I just can't
change spools.

The spool was not spinning freely, because the shaft was dry, or had
some gunk on it. I just put a small dab of silicone on it, and it's been
fine since.

If I have one gripe about the LS....besides it's looks, it's the way the
spool is held on to the reel. AFAICT, it's an interference fit of a
o-ring that keeps the spool on. To get it off, you have to give it a
pretty good yank. My guess is, the o-ring on your reel is dry, or
squared off. Then again, I could be completely wrong....wouldn't be the
first time.

brians

They are pretty tough. I am far from gentle with my gear and let
clients
use it. I wish they still made the LP. I tried to get them to "find" a
left over. I have the LP 1 and 2 and it has been awesome. They said
that
it had mechanical problems and as a result they discontinued it...
"brians" wrote in message
...

Vaughan Hurry wrote:

Wayne Knight wrote:


"al" wrote in message
...


Anyone own one? Like it? I have to send mine back for the second
time in 1
year because of a stuck spool. Tips? Waterworks-Lamson says this is
unusual...



I always thought the lightspeed was a good looking and smooth reel but
always thought it was too thin and did not think the reels could
holdup to prolonged dropping and banging without causing a slight bend
in the frame or the reel spool.


That is exactly what happened to my LS2. Dropped it on a rock and the
spool bent and jammed. I was able to roughly straighten it with my
fingers and it now rotates fine, with a just a little wobble. The main
problem is the cone in the "sealed" drag system corroded badly after 2
years use in fresh water. It is now back for repair. I wont buy another
one.

A few weeks ago I fell, and slammed my LS2 into a rock. I was sure it
was going to have a big dent in the spool or frame. The only damage I
can see, is a few tiny burrs on the rim of the spool. That incident was
probably the 3rd time this reel has met a rock, up close and personal.
The only damage has been the marks from the last fall. I did have a
problem with a sticky spool. A dab of lubricant(silicone floatant)on the
shaft fixed it. I like my Lightspeed, but think they're ugly. ;-)

brians

On Tue, 09 Nov 2004 14:20:24 -0800, brians wrote:

If I have one gripe about the LS....besides it's looks, it's the way the
spool is held on to the reel. AFAICT, it's an interference fit of a
o-ring that keeps the spool on. To get it off, you have to give it a
pretty good yank. My guess is, the o-ring on your reel is dry, or
squared off. Then again, I could be completely wrong....wouldn't be the
first time.


I've been told that I shouldn't do this, but I pack the
brake well with grease. That makes the spool come
off easily and it's kept me from rust problems even
though I'll change spools wet with sal****er.

Just got off the phone with a service rep. She said that the drag is sealed
ONLY when the spool is on. Because I change spools and allow moisture to
penetrate the seal before it is created, corrosion takes place and causes it
to seize. She said that I need to dry the spindle in the field to prevent
such a problem. As a guide, I find that difficult to do when the client's
service is at stake...

I think my next reel will be a Galvin...unless someone here has opinions on
those...
"brians" wrote in message
...
al wrote:

Was that "sticky spool" not releasing? The drag works fine I just can't
change spools.

The spool was not spinning freely, because the shaft was dry, or had
some gunk on it. I just put a small dab of silicone on it, and it's been
fine since.

If I have one gripe about the LS....besides it's looks, it's the way the
spool is held on to the reel. AFAICT, it's an interference fit of a
o-ring that keeps the spool on. To get it off, you have to give it a
pretty good yank. My guess is, the o-ring on your reel is dry, or
squared off. Then again, I could be completely wrong....wouldn't be the
first time.

brians

They are pretty tough. I am far from gentle with my gear and let
clients
use it. I wish they still made the LP. I tried to get them to "find" a
left over. I have the LP 1 and 2 and it has been awesome. They said
that
it had mechanical problems and as a result they discontinued it...
"brians" wrote in message
...

Vaughan Hurry wrote:

Wayne Knight wrote:


"al" wrote in message
...


Anyone own one? Like it? I have to send mine back for the second
time in 1
year because of a stuck spool. Tips? Waterworks-Lamson says this is
unusual...



I always thought the lightspeed was a good looking and smooth reel but
always thought it was too thin and did not think the reels could
holdup to prolonged dropping and banging without causing a slight bend
in the frame or the reel spool.


That is exactly what happened to my LS2. Dropped it on a rock and the
spool bent and jammed. I was able to roughly straighten it with my
fingers and it now rotates fine, with a just a little wobble. The main
problem is the cone in the "sealed" drag system corroded badly after 2
years use in fresh water. It is now back for repair. I wont buy another
one.

A few weeks ago I fell, and slammed my LS2 into a rock. I was sure it
was going to have a big dent in the spool or frame. The only damage I
can see, is a few tiny burrs on the rim of the spool. That incident was
probably the 3rd time this reel has met a rock, up close and personal.
The only damage has been the marks from the last fall. I did have a
problem with a sticky spool. A dab of lubricant(silicone floatant)on the
shaft fixed it. I like my Lightspeed, but think they're ugly. ;-)

brians