Islander LX Fly Reel
Precision Engineered. Handcrafted in Canada. Trusted Worldwide.
Designed and manufactured in Canada, the Islander LX Series represents over three decades of engineering excellence. Every reel is precision-machined from aerospace-grade aluminium and built around Islander's renowned cork disc drag system, delivering exceptional smoothness, reliability and control.
Whether pursuing wild brown trout, Atlantic salmon or powerful sea-run fish, the LX Series combines traditional craftsmanship with modern performance, making it the perfect partner for Western Tides fly rods.
Features
- Precision CNC machined from solid aerospace-grade aluminium
- Premium cork disc drag for smooth, consistent pressure
- Large arbor spool for rapid line retrieval
- Easily converted between left and right-hand retrieve
- Lightweight open frame construction
- Corrosion-resistant anodised finish
- Handcrafted in Canada
- Lifetime warranty for the original owner (manufacturer's terms apply)
Specifications
| Model | Line Wt. | Spool Diameter | Wt. | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LX 3.4 | 6–7 wt | 3.4 in | 5.9 oz (167 g) |
WF6F + 125 yd 20 lb backing |
| LX 3.6 | 7–8 wt | 3.6 in | 6.2 oz (176 g) |
WF7F + 175 yd 20 lb backing |
| LX 3.8 | 8–9 wt | 3.8 in | 7.8 oz (221 g) |
WF8F + 200 yd 20 lb backing |
| LX 4.0 | 9–10 wt | 4.1 in | 8.9 oz (252 g) |
WF10F + 200 yd 30 lb backing |
| LX 4.5 | 11–13 wt | 4.5 in | 9.9 oz (281 g) |
WF12F + 300 yd 30 lb backing |
Recommended Western Tides Pairings
- LX 3.4 – Light river trout and grayling outfits
- LX 3.6 – Western Tides Loch Leven
- LX 3.8 – Western Tides The Findhorn
- LX 4.0 – Western Tides Clan Spey
- LX 4.5 – Large Atlantic salmon and heavy Spey applications
Why We Chose Islander
At Western Tides, we believe exceptional rods deserve exceptional reels. Islander shares our commitment to craftsmanship, precision engineering and products built to last a lifetime. Their uncompromising quality and proven reliability make the LX Series the natural choice to complement our limited-edition fly rods.
Balanced as one. Engineered for wild waters.
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