Built for long rods, heavy lines, and serious two-handed fly fishing.
Built for long rods, heavy lines, and hard-pulling fish, the Lamson Arx II Fly Reel is the anchor of Lamson’s two-handed specialty reel lineup. Designed for Spey, switch, and trout Spey anglers, the Arx II delivers the balance, line capacity, and drag strength needed for modern two-handed fly fishing setups.
With a full-cage frame, increased capacity, and an extra-large conical drag system, this reel is made to handle thin running lines, interchangeable sink tips, Skagit heads, Scandi heads, backing, and the kind of fish that make long swings worth the effort. Whether you are targeting trout on light two-handers, summer steelhead, large salmon, or powerful saltwater species, the Arx II is built with the strength and control to stay in the fight.
The Lamson Arx II is purpose-built for anglers fishing longer rods and heavier line systems. Its slightly larger size and added weight help balance Spey and switch rods, while the expanded spool capacity provides room for shooting heads, tips, running line, and backing.
The full-cage design keeps thin running lines from slipping between the spool and frame, making it an excellent choice for Spey casting, Skagit systems, and technical two-handed presentations where line control matters.
At the heart of the Arx II is Lamson’s powerful conical drag system, built to apply smooth, reliable pressure when a fish turns downstream or heads for open water. This reel is fully capable of handling saltwater fly fishing applications thanks to its strong drag performance and rugged construction, making it a versatile option for anglers who want one reel that can cross over from steelhead and salmon rivers to coastal species.
-7+
A great choice for trout Spey and lighter switch rod setups. This size is ideal for anglers swinging soft hackles, small streamers, and lighter heads for trout, resident rainbows, and summer steelhead. Best suited for 11-foot rods and similar two-handed setups where a lighter, more responsive reel is preferred.
-9+
The workhorse size in the Arx II lineup. Built for full Spey rods in the 13-foot range, the -9+ offers an excellent balance of capacity, weight, and fishability. It handles modern Skagit and Scandi heads, mid-belly lines, running line, tips, and backing with ease. A strong all-around choice for steelhead and general two-handed fishing.
-11+
Made for long rods and serious fish. The -11+ is designed to balance larger Spey rods up to 15 feet and is built for salmon, big steelhead, and hard-running species. With increased backing capacity and a larger drag system, this size is ready for powerful fish and demanding water.
The Lamson Arx II Fly Reel is best suited for anglers fishing Spey rods, switch rods, trout Spey setups, Skagit lines, Scandi heads, sink tips, steelhead rivers, salmon water, and saltwater fly fishing conditions where line capacity, frame strength, and drag power are essential.
The Arx II is not a lightweight single-hand reel stretched into a two-handed role. It is a purpose-built Spey and switch reel with the capacity, frame security, and drag strength needed for long rods and powerful fish. From trout Spey to steelhead, salmon, and saltwater fly fishing, the Lamson Arx II gives anglers a dependable reel that is ready for big water, long swings, and hard grabs.
| LAMSON ARX II SINGLE HAND SPECS | |||||
| Size | Diameter | Width | Weight | Rod Weights | Backing Capacity |
| -7+ | 4.00" | 1.16" | 8.8oz | 6/7/8 | 300yds 20lb |
| -9+ | 4.20" | 1.30" | 9.5oz | 8/9/10 | 300yds 30lb |
| -11+ | 4.60" | 1.46" | 11.1oz | 10/11/12 | 350yds 30lb |
| LAMSON ARX II TWO HAND SPECS | ||||
| Size | Skagit | Scandi | Running Line | Backing Capacity |
| -7+ | 510gr/22' | 450gr/34' | 100' 25lb Flat Mono (.017) | 150yds 20lb |
| -9+ | 570gr/23' | 510gr/34' | 100' 42lb Flat Mono (.022) | 150yds 30lb |
| -11+ | 660gr/24' | 560gr/38' | 100' 50lb Flat Mono (.025) | 225yds 30lb |
