As the name implies, The Waterworks-
Lamson created the Vanquish reel with
just one thing in mind - total victory. And
as the "form follows function" zealots they
are, it all starts with the world's smoothest,
and now much larger and more powerful
drag system. Delivering twice the torque
of their previous salt water design, the
Waterworks conical drag generates no
stick-slip even at the line-snapping rates
required by blue water anglers.

To support this kind of torque, a new, much stiffer frame was created - one that transmits extreme loads with a simple, efficient and graceful structure.



Other innovative features include:

* an integrated foot/frame which, while stronger than a traditional fastened-on foot, also raises the center of mass of the reel, improving casting ease and accuracy
* machined-from-solid, modular stainless stripping arm on V10 & V12
* proprietary Waterworks-Lamson "Hard Alox" finish
* large, ergonomic, self lubricating no-slip handle
* tandem roller clutch transmits higher torque and provides redundany
* fully sealed, zero maintenance drag components