Galvan Torque Fly Reels

The Galvan Torque remains one of the best values in a premium machined fly reel, and after decades of carrying Galvan at Gorge Fly Shop, it remains one of our longtime favorites. Lightweight, tough, and built around Galvan's proven Torque carbon-fiber drag system, it's a reel designed to fish hard for years.

And then there is Gunmetal Grey. The finish first caught our attention on the Galvan G.E.N. So we asked Galvan to build us a run of Torque reels in Gunmetal Grey. Here they are. Clean, understated, and a little different from the standard Torque lineup.

Why We Like the Galvan Torque

The Torque strikes an excellent balance between weight, strength, drag performance, and simplicity. Its heavily ported large-arbor design keeps weight down while maintaining rigidity, and the MicroTune Torque drag provides smooth, precise adjustment when a fish starts taking line.

From trout and steelhead to salmon and saltwater, the Torque covers an unusually wide range of fly-fishing applications. Smaller models balance nicely with lightweight trout rods, while the larger sizes have the capacity and drag performance for heavier freshwater and big-game saltwater setups.

Is the Galvan Torque good for saltwater?
Yes. Galvan rates the Torque as saltwater safe. As with any fly reel used in the salt, rinse it thoroughly with fresh water after use and follow normal reel-care practices.

Galvan reels are fully machined and assembled by the Galvan family in Sonora, California, and the Torque combines modern machining and materials with a design that has proven itself on the water for more than two decades.

Galvan Torque Features

• 6061 T6 aircraft-grade aluminum construction
• Torque carbon-fiber drag system
• MicroTune drag adjustment
• L.A.D. large-arbor design
• Maximum porting for an excellent strength-to-weight ratio
• EZ Grip contoured Delrin handle
• Low-coefficient-of-friction drag design
• PBR push-button spool release
• TruBalance counter-balanced spool design
• T2 anodized corrosion-resistant finish
• Easy, tool-free left- or right-hand retrieve conversion
• Made in Sonora, California, USA
• Galvan original-owner lifetime warranty

Galvan Torque Reel Specs