Description
SCIENTIFIC SYSTEM ANGLERS 2 56L 5/6 LHW FLY FISHING REEL + 2 EXTRA SPOOLS + REEL BAG
The Scientific Anglers System 2 56L (often stamped 56L or 5/6) is a legendary, vintage standard-arbor fly reel manufactured in England by British Fly Reels (BFR). It is highly regarded by trout anglers for its bombproof construction and a miniature automotive-style caliper disc drag system that provides immense stopping power.
SPECIFICATIONS:
- Line Weight Classification: Built explicitly for 5-weight and 6-weight (5/6 wt) trout fly lines. (Note: If your reel is explicitly a “56L”, it is a 5/6 wt model. If it is stamped “6/7”, it is the larger 67L frame sizing mentioned previously, but both operate on the exact same mechanical system).
- The “L” Designation: Stands for Lightweight. This model features a distinct ventilated pattern of precision-drilled porting holes on the spool face and back frame to save weight.
- Line Capacity: Comfortably holds a standard WF5F or WF6F line + 100 to 125 yards of 20 lb dacron backing.
- Physical Weight: Incredibly light at approximately 4.1 to 4.3 ounces empty, balancing beautifully with modern graphite trout rods.
- Retrieve Direction: Left-Hand Wind (LHW). While your specific unit is configured for left-hand winding, the internal caliper mechanism is completely ambidextrous and can be reversed to Right-Hand Wind (RHW) without any specialized tools.
