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The Galvan 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 memory and those annoying loops in the
line 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 and 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, brass and stainless steel.
All Galvan reels are available in semi-gloss black or green finish with stainless steel accents.
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Galvan Open Back Series
- available in Black & Green finishes
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Model &
Diameter
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Spool Width
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Weight
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Fly Line
& Backing
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Reel Price
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Spool Price
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| OB-1
(2.75) |
.750" |
3.9 oz |
WF2
& 50 yds. |
$275.00 |
$117.00 |
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OB-2 (3.0)
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.750"
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4.2
oz
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WF3
& 70 yds. |
$285.00
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$122.00
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OB-3 (3.0)
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.9750"
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4.5
oz
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WF5
& 80 yds.
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$295.00
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$127.00
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OB-4 (3.25)
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.975"
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4.6
oz
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WF6
& 100 yds.
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$305.00
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$132.00
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OB-5 (3.25)
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.975"
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5.5
oz
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WF7
& 115 yds.
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$325.00
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$142.00
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We
believe in providing value & service for you, it's the
ezflyfisher way.....
That is why it is
our pleasure to include a Complimentary entry-level fly line for you
with your reel purchase. Also, there are selections for premium fly
lines at an additional cost which reflects a credit against the
entry-level fly line. You can also select backing for your reel at a
savings below.
Ready
to Fish! We
will load your fly line and backing selections on the reel for you.
Just select your retrieve to your winding preference and your Reel will
arrive to you...... ready to fish!
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