A lot of great fly reels come and go while few seem to stick around for a long time. One such reel that is making a heritage for itself is the Galvan Torque.
I'm pretty sure Galvan Torque was around when I entered the fly fishing industry workforce which is coming up on thirteen years now. In a time when so much gear seems to come and go quicker than a drake hatch it's refreshing to know a few products can still stand the test of time and build a solid reputation.
Torque really nails it in the several ways. Lightweight ported design is not only aesthetically pleasing but provides a rigid, enduring frame. The drag knob is easy to adjust and the carbon fiber drag is smooth as silk.
One feature I really like is how many sizes are made. This let's me really dial in a reel for a specific purpose. Such as; I can choose a T-6 for a 7 weight Freshwater rod that I don't need much backing for or I can choose a T-9 for an 8 weight saltwater flats rod for more backing and higher retrieve rate yet still have a reel that falls in under 8 ounce.
Check out the size specs
| Model | Line | Capacity | Weight | Diameter |
| T-3 | 2/3 | WF3+(50 yards) | 4.2 oz. | 3.0" |
| T-4 | 4/5 | WF4+(100 yards) | 4.5 oz. | 3.25" |
| T-5 | 5/6 | WF5+(125 yards) | 4.8 oz. | 3.5" |
| T-6 | 6/7 | WF6+(150 yards) | 5.2 oz. | 3.75" |
| T-7 | 7 | WF7+(150 yards) | 6.3 oz. | 3.875" |
| T-8 | 8 | WF8+(200 yards) | 7.6 oz. | 4.0" |
| T-9 | 9 | WF9+(200 yards) | 7.9 oz. | 4.125" |
| T-10 | 10 | WF10+(250yds/30#) | 8.2 oz. | 4.25" |
| T-12 | 12 | WF12+(300yds/30#) | 8.6 oz. | 4.50" |
I also like the no extra charge, standard color choices. They are black, blue, orange, green and clear.
If you need more convincing of what a great reel Galvan produces just read the perfect list of real five star reviews on our ecomm store.
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