Gun reels, belt reels, float lines
Reels & lines
Braid ready. Full belt reel rigs for bluewater, compact gun reels for reef work.
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VECTA GUN REEL- 40 X 1.9MM UHMPE WHITE (220KG)
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VECTA GUN REEL- 60 X 1.9MM UHMPE WHITE (220KG)
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VECTA BELT REEL- 40 X 1.9MM UHMPE WHITE (220KG)
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VECTA BELT REEL- 60 X 1.9MM UHMPE WHITE (220KG)
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VECTA GUN REEL- 100X 1.6MM UHMPE WHITE (180KG)
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FLOAT LINE 4mm - 20m - SPLICED ENDS - ORANGE
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FLOAT LINE 4mm - 30m - SPLICED ENDS - ORANGE
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FLOAT LINE 4mm - 15m - SPLICED ENDS - ORANGE
The engineering case
Not just a line holder.
Reels are the thing that saves (or loses) you the fish after the shot. Rob Allen tests reel bodies, drag assemblies, and line management under realistic failure loads. Here's what you're getting.
Glass-filled nylon body, stainless wear surfaces
30% glass-filled nylon body, graphite-filled acetyl bushings, stainless steel thread on the drag nut, and stainless wear surface around the line lead. Every high-wear point is engineered with the right material, not the cheapest material.
Watch Rob Allen's test →Drag system break test
Rob's reel break test pulls the drag system past its spec rating to find the real-world failure load. The number matters when a 20kg GT makes a dash for reef structure.
Watch Rob Allen's test →Dead-end spool attachment
The spool is dead-ended into the body — it cannot spin off under extreme pressure from a big fish. This is a detail most budget reels skip and most spearos find out about when they lose a once-in-a-season fish.
Watch Rob Allen's test →Honest: the drag is basic
Rob Allen's gun reel drag is adequate, not spectacular. For a line-storage reel on a reef or mid-water gun, it's exactly what you need. For pure bluewater running 30kg+ fish, pair the reel with a float line and bungee so the reel is managing line, not braking the fish.
Watch Rob Allen's test →If you are unsure whether a reel gun or a float line setup is right for your target species, WhatsApp me — this is one of the first questions I cover for Thai bluewater trips.
Before you buy
Reels & lines — common questions
Gun reel or belt reel? +
Gun reels for reef work — 25-40m is enough when you know the fish cannot dig. Belt reels for bluewater, dogtooth, or any structure where the fish will run deep and fast.
Braid line specs? +
Ships spooled with Dyneema. No stretch, small diameter, high breaking strain. Replace every 18-24 months or sooner if you see fraying near the shock cord.