GODFREY REEL MODELS

Godfrey Trout, Salmon and Steelhead Reels are the culmination of 25 years of work marrying modern materials, finishes, and drag mechanisms to produce a new kind of Classic Reel Design. While maintaining classical esthetic features, Godfrey Reels have been engineered to higher modern standards for durability, ease of maintenance, and modern rod balance and functions.

Esthetically, Godfrey reels posses a more narrow profile, strict attention to detail with nickel silver screws, fittings, and frame side bands; and they possess that certain comfortable "feel" in the hand that we all enjoy. Technically, the reels have strong reel frames, large spool capacity, self lubricating bearings, adjustable and exceptionally smooth drag systems, and simple - single screw take down. With scratch-proof hard coat aluminum sides and nickel silver frame pieces, the Godfrey reels are a superb value in classic design reminiscent of the Vom Hofe reels of old.

See Classic Reel Design  - The unique features of Godfrey reel design.

      THE GODFREY CLASSIC REELS
The first classic style reels worked out over a five year period in the mid 1990's. Originally loosely based on nineteenth century Vom Hofe reel designs, the frame and internal mechanism are made of modern materials, but maintain the flavor, feel and function of the vintage reels. A newer raised pillar frame type reel is now available - the Perfectionist - which promises to set a new standard of performance as well as "eye appeal".
  classic reel   Classic Style Reels   Modern materials and function, but maintain the flavor, feel and function of vintage reels.   Perfection reel  
Perfectionist Trout Reels   A unique raised pillar design with super fine drag adjustment.
      THE GODFREY WESTMINSTER REELS
The adjustable click Westminster and new Brown Trout reels feature modern innovations with traditional, turn-of-the-century style, and are available in a wide range of model types and sizes. The elegant, Heritage BiMetal and Heritage Brook Trout Reels are of Leonard lineage, but feature modern functions and improved design. They certainly are in a class of their own and belong on the finest cane rods.
  westminster reel   Beautiful, full function, light weight traditional reels.   brown trout reel   Beautiful new light weight design with Westminster mechanism.
  westminster reel   Full function, traditional Leonard style raised pillar reels.   brook trout reel   Elegant and beautiful raised pillar Philbook-Payne styling with modern drag mechanism.
      THE GODFREY CUSTOM DRUM DRAG REELS
The Godfrey Custom Trout, Salmon and Steelhead Reels are finely detailed in German Silver with 10-postion adjustable, super smooth drum drag system. These superbly designed reels were first introduced in 1984 and since then have gained a a fabulous history on the rivers of the world. Refined over the last three decades, they are designed to last the lifetime of the angler who fishes rather often and expects nothing but the very best.
  Paradigm reel   Superb drum drag system with classic styling. Ideal for both finesse and big water angling   Paradigm reel   Powerful, geared retrieve reels of great elegance for the serious big river angler.  
  salmon reels   Twenty Five year history fishing the great rivers of the world. These are the finest and most elegant reels available for the grand sport.
 


Trout Reel Information

LH - RH Change Over
Classic and Westminster reels with click mechanisms

Classic Reel Design
Adapting classical design to modern practicality

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