WATERWORKS Lamson vanquish

Waterworks Vanquish


• Ultra large arbour format

• Patented uprated hi-torque conical drag

• Dual clutch roller bearing

• Aerospace aluminium + 17-4
stainless structure

• Smooth progressive torque to 20lb.

• Type II hard anodized finish

• Near zero start up inertia

• Made in U.S.A.

• Lifetime warranty




At the heart of Vanquish is our proprietary sealed conical drag system. In the Vanquish the conical drag elements are larger than any previous Waterworks-Lamson drag system, tripling the available torque. The Vanquish reel will produce 20 lbs. torque (stopping power) within the normal adjustment range of the drag, and achieve this stopping power with absolutely smooth and consistent progression from lightest setting to heaviest setting. The conical elements are driven by a dual-clutch array to accommodate the higher torque capacity. This “supercharged” drag system is surrounded by a beautiful and bulletproof structure machined from solid barstock. The innovative foot structure has two advantages: by raising the center of mass of the reel closer to the axis of the rod, both pronating and pendulum forces on the rod are reduced. And by securing the foot with multiple support rods and fasteners that pass through both frame and foot, we have solved what is the weakest structural link on other reels: the connection of the foot to the frame. More than equal to the toughest challenges within our sport, be sure to take the Vanquish reel on your trip of a lifetime.