Premium drag control in a clean Gunmetal Grey finish: Ready for trout to tarpon.
Gorge Fly Shop is a long-time fan of Galvan Fly Reels for their clean design, dependable performance, and fish-ready durability across trout and saltwater setups.
If you fish often, you learn quickly that the reel matters most when the moment gets serious, when the fish changes direction, when the run doesn’t stop, and when the next mistake costs the shot. The Galvan Torque is designed for anglers who want a reel that stays composed under pressure.
Why we like it
The Galvan Torque is a trout-to-steelhead workhorse with a super-smooth, sealed drag and a lively large-arbor feel. It’s fully machined in California, Type II anodized for hard use, and the frame’s open “T” porting sheds water and weight without giving up stiffness. It balances modern fast rods beautifully, and it looks clean in Gunmetal Grey.
Why the Torque earns its place on serious setups
- Confident drag control: The Torque is built around smooth, consistent resistance so you can protect tippets, manage surges, and keep steady pressure without feeling like you’re fighting your reel.
- Fast pickup and line management: A modern arbor profile helps you regain line quickly and stay connected when fish run at you or change angles.
- Built to fish hard: The Torque is made for repeat use—guide days, travel days, and “one more run” days—without feeling precious or delicate.
Details -
Largely unchanged and still going strong, the Torque remains one of the best values in fly fishing. Precision-machined, lightweight, and equipped with a proven drag system, it’s built for lasting performance. Simply put, the Torque is one of the greatest fly reels ever made.
Gunmetal Grey finish -
Gunmetal Grey is a clean, understated look that pairs well with everything from graphite trout sticks to high-end saltwater rods—simple, technical, and timeless.
Gunmetal Grey first appeared on the Galvan G.E.N. fly reels. Everyone agreed it was a great color. The New Galvan Swing Spey Reel is also done in Gunmetal Grey. Again, Great color choice! So we asked Galvan if we can get a run of Galvan Torque's in this color? Here they are!
Q: Is the Torque a good choice for both freshwater and saltwater?
A: Yes—many anglers choose it as a crossover reel because it’s designed to fish hard and maintain consistent drag control across different environments. Rinsing after saltwater use is key.
The Torque is freshwater friendly / saltwater safe, and will perform flawlessly under the harshest conditions. From remote alpine lakes to the saltwater flats the highly ventilated spool and frame balance nicely with the lightest of todays fly rods yet still compliments a modern big game saltwater stick. The Torque is tough as nails and skillfully marries the technology of the future with the tradition of the past.
Features -
- 6061 - Machined from T6 solid bar stock aircraft grade aluminum
- EZ Grip - Contoured Delrin Handles provide easy grab and crank
- Maximum Porting - Ported to maximum strength to weight ratio
- L.A.D. - Large Arbor Design
- Low - COF - Low Coefficient friction drag insures no broken tippets
- MicroTune - enables quick precise drag adjustments
- PBR - Push button release spool
- Torque Drag System - reliable smooth carbon fiber drag system
- TruBalance - Machine counter balance for smooth wobble free rotation
- T2 - Type T-2 anodized corrosion resistant saltwater safe coating
- RRetrieve - Easy (no tool) retrieve conversion
Reel Specs -
| Model | Line | Capacity | Weight | Diameter |
| T-3 | 2/3 | WF3+(50 yards) | 4.2 oz. | 3.0" |
| T-4 | 4/5 | WF4+(100 yards) | 4.5 oz. | 3.25" |
| T-5 | 5/6 | WF5+(125 yards) | 4.8 oz.
| 3.5" |
| T-6 | 6/7 | WF6+(150 yards) | 5.2 oz. | 3.75" |
| T-7 | 7 | WF7+(150 yards) | 6.3 oz. | 3.875" |
| T-8 | 8 | WF8+(200 yards)
| 7.6 oz. | 4.0" |
| T-9 | 9 | WF9+(200 yards) | 7.9 oz. | 4.125" |
| T-10 | 10 | WF10+(250yrd/30#)
| 8.2 oz. | 4.25" |
| T-12 | 12 | WF12+(300yrd/30#)
| 8.6 oz. | 4.50" |
*Free fly line offer
This listing includes a Free Fly Line incentive on qualifying purchases (availability and eligible lines can vary). If you’re not sure what line matches your rod and fishing style, the GFS crew can help you choose a setup that casts the way you want.
We’ll spool it before it ships: Free fly line up to $99.99 value. Pick from RIO, Scientific Anglers, Airflo, Cortland, or OPST in the dropdown (or tell us in the order notes) and we’ll match the line to your rod and water.
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