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Kingpin Fly Reels 2018

 

We've been getting a lot of inquires re our kingpin Spey reel that we first produced a couple of years back. On that note & as its a reel that

is relatively high up our priority list we thought we'd share the latest developments with the design details. As you can see we've added a

few more holes to the face and updated a few of the inner parts. This reel will be produced initially in a 4" with a 3 3/4" & 3 1/2" model to

follow not far behind.

 

There will also be a cool special edition model available that will be limited in numbers but we will save the interesting details on this for

another day! 

A Great end to a Great year.

There have been so many positive advancements in so way on so many levels in 2017 that 2018 will only bring progress that's been held back for to long.

If you are a kingpin fan and appreciate what we do then you're in luck from now on. We have a lot of new reels in the pipeline that will be phased in as the year moves on.

We don't want to give to much away at this stage but all I can say in stay tuned and enjoy.

All the best to everyone that's supported us by buying our products over the years as that is what allows us to bring exciting new products out in the future.

Here's to 2018!

Imperial 475 for 2017 Steelhead Season

Due to popular demand we will be reintroducing the 'kingpin imperial' reel. Based of the very first gen imperial but with the upgraded clicker system that's integrated into the backplate. The clicker will be a side lever system. ABEC5 German Marine Grade Bearings as standard.

Price is officially set @ $450USD which will make this our most affordable reel. You will find this reel at all authorised kingpin dealers throughout the US & Canada. 

Its Finally Happening...the game changer

After a number of years of being at the mercy of our suppliers we've finally taken control of the production process. This is our biggest game changer by far.... more to come 

Zeppelin Aero - it's all about the details

Whilst all other makers that we are aware about, use the commercial grade '600 series' of Aluminum's ie 6061 or 6082 (and some even professing these 600 series to be Aerospace grade!) we use the 'L series grade' which is true Aerospace grade. Its stronger and purer, which enables us to machine more away whilst not sacrificing strength. The Zeppelin-Aero machined down to the exoskeleton cutting edge design is only possible with true Aerospace Grade Aluminum. Only the best will do. 

We only have 4 reels remaining to purchase. The retail on this reel is $950USD. If you're interested please contact us using the contact page of the website. 

Thanks for taking the time to browse our imgaes;

2017!

Here we are another year! 

We have 3 reels that we've been working on at the end of 2016 so availability will be sooner rather than later! 

Zeppelin Aero 5" - This is not just a large version. It's Zeppelin Version ll that's bigger and better in a number of ways. The reel is vented on another plain making it not only look great but lighter than Zeppelin Version l. Bigger and Lighter. We've also partially vented the backplate and added some interesting engraving. This reel will have a side lever ratchet system as per the Zephyr. 

Imperial 4 1/4" - A remake of our classic reel due to popular demand.  Only 25 will be available and we will cease production of this reel there after. 

Zodiac 5" - This reel will be available after the above two. They say good things take time, I can assure you that is the case in this instance. 

All reels will be made to our usual high standards. Quality comes at a cost so please don't expect these reels to be cheap. They will all be available in limited numbers and once they're gone they're gone, we will be moving onto new projects. To register your interest please contact us via the contacts page: http://www.kingpinreels.com/contacts/ 

All the best for the New Year from the kingpin team. 

Stuart Ward 

Kingpin Stellar

Many thanks to Jerry Corwin for this image and feedback;

''I hope all is well. As promised, I'm sending you a picture of one of the four fish that I caught today in the ocean flats in Jacksonville Florida. These are ocean red fish that are caught in my local waters. You can describe them as being across of a bonefish/salmon on they fight. They are strong! Your reel worked like a champ on these fast running fish. The palming rim also assisted by adding extra pressure to slow down the fish. As you alluded to before, I took the reel apart and clean it after use. This reel balance is perfectly with my 10 weight McFarland Rod. I love the fact that you can use a classic reel with modern materials. I'm glad I bought two.''

Imperial-400 (Perfection Angling)

With the year well underway you'll be pleased to know that so are the reels. We are on track to deliver Ken @ Perfection Angling his unique batch of 25off, 4" Imperials.

The Imperial has become a rather sought after reel in the UK since the first run of Imperial 4 1/4" a couple of years back. They have since gained a reputation not only for the build quality but also for the trademark kingpin spool start-up which we genuinely believe is unrivaled. 

We've worked closely with Ken in perfecting what we both believe to be the perfect UK ball bearing centrepin. The reel has some nice additional features such as the vented drum where the line sits. Decreased spool wall thickness  and drilled back flange to name a few.  These important features naked have made the spool very light and sensitive. 

There are strictly only 25 Imperial-400's being released. I believe Ken has most sold so if you want to get your hands on something rather special and limited in numbers then I suggest you contact Ken direct -  

ken@perfection-angling.co.uk