HANAK Competition River / Lake Cassette Fly Reel
The HANAK Competition River / Lake is a purpose-built cassette fly reel designed for anglers who regularly fish with multiple fly lines. Featuring a system with three interchangeable spools—one aluminium spool and two lightweight composite cassette spools—it allows you to switch from a floating line to an intermediate or sinking line within seconds. Whether you're fishing rivers or stillwaters, the River / Lake offers the flexibility needed to adapt instantly to changing conditions.
The reel combines a durable all-metal frame with a smooth and dependable disc drag system, while its Large Arbor design provides fast line retrieval, reduces fly line memory and offers generous backing capacity. The lightweight composite cassette spools are inexpensive to replace and make it easy to carry several pre-rigged fly lines without investing in multiple complete reels. This practical system has made the Competition River / Lake a favourite among anglers who fish a wide variety of waters and techniques.
Technical Specifications
| Type | Large Arbor Cassette Fly Reel |
| Frame Material | All-Metal Construction |
| Spools | 1 Aluminium Spool + 2 Composite Cassette Spools |
| Drag System | Precision Disc Drag |
| Spool Design | Large Arbor |
| Retrieve Direction | Left or Right Hand Retrieve |
Available Models
| Model | Suitable For | Weight | Capacity |
|---|---|---|---|
| River 46 | Fly Rods #4–#6 | 159 g | WF5F + 50 m backing |
| Lake 68 | Fly Rods #6–#8 | 169 g | WF7F + 100 m backing |
One Reel for Every Fly Line
The greatest advantage of the HANAK Competition River / Lake is its ability to cover virtually every fishing situation with a single reel frame. The supplied cassette spools can be pre-loaded with floating, intermediate and sinking fly lines, allowing instant changes whenever fishing conditions change. This makes the reel especially valuable for stillwater anglers who frequently adjust line density throughout the day, while river anglers benefit from having multiple line options readily available. The Large Arbor design ensures rapid line pickup and efficient line management throughout every fishing session.
By combining a durable aluminium frame with lightweight composite cassette spools, HANAK has created a reel system that is both practical and economical. Instead of carrying several fully rigged reels, anglers can travel with one reliable reel body and multiple lightweight cassette spools, reducing both weight and equipment costs without sacrificing versatility.
FlyFishing.bg Recommendation
For anglers who frequently change fly lines, the HANAK Competition River / Lake is one of the most practical cassette reel systems in its price range. The River 46 is the ideal companion for classic trout outfits in the #4–#6 range, while the Lake 68 is perfectly suited to stillwater fishing, streamer techniques and more powerful #6–#8 rods. The cassette system allows you to adapt instantly to changing conditions without carrying multiple complete fly reels.