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The LL Bean Double L fly fishing reel is praised for its high-quality construction, smooth and adjustable drag, and versatility in handling a wide range of freshwater and saltwater species. Reviewers highlight the reel's exceptional performance, reliable functionality, and attractive design. Overall, the consensus is that this is a well-built and dependable reel that offers great value for the price.
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January 30, 2026
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Appears as advertised. Purchased on sale. Loaded with WF 6wt
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January 9, 2026
Fly fishing reel and set up with backing and line
Great reel at a great price! Looking forward to using it come the start of fishing season.
Maine
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November 19, 2025
Defective out of the box. Had to return.
Reel arrived defective. The drag setting knob was seized and the spool spun freely in both directions. Poor quality control, it seems, as this should have never left the factory wi
Athens, Ga
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November 19, 2025
Great for the price
I own three of these reels. One came on a rod/reel combo, 2 others I’ve purchased separately, they have a very smooth drag and solid construction. Expensive reels don’t catch more
Charlotte, NC
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November 6, 2025
Reel good.
Looks great, works great. Just the right size for most freshwater fish.
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November 5, 2025
Ll reel
Solid reel. Great craftsmanship. Good value. Fully machined
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May 2, 2025
A good reel for the price
The reel has a great retrieve and release. It never knotted or tangled.
Brunswick, Maine
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January 10, 2025
solid reel and great service
i purchased this reel, size 3, for salmon and steelhead. it had a small issue in the drag component threading, but worked despite. i decided to go for an exchange, and the staff we
Buffalo NY
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Verified Purchase
December 18, 2024
LL Bean’s best reel 🙌
In my opinion this is the best LL Bean reel ever made. Great design, unique color, and flawless operation. Also this is one of those quiet (non-obnoxious) reels 🙃.
Portland, Maine
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December 7, 2024
Fishing reel
Nice reel. Handles well. Packs up nicely. Easy to use.
Northern US
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August 31, 2024
Good reel.
I haven’t landed any big fish with this yet but it feels solid, well made, and ready to the work. I paired it with a 12’ 2-handed “switch” rod mostly for fishing the flats and surf
Central CT
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August 2, 2022
Defective Mount to Rod
Purchase DBL L Rod & Reel 2016. Used reel few times on Sage 5wt no issues nice reel. Unable to mount today first time on DBL L 6wt. Upon inspection mount arm to rod is not flush. M
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August 8, 2022
By L.L.Bean Customer Satisfaction Team
We’re sorry to hear about your experience with the Double L Large Arbor Fly Reel. We do stand behind every product we sell and are always happy to assist if there is an issue of quality or a defect. We’ll reach out shortly to assist you.
RI
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June 28, 2022
Excellent value for a fair price
Very nice reel, light, smooth action, dries quickly
New Gloucester, Maine
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June 10, 2022
Well built smooth drag
Looking forward to using the larger arbor reel. The description say interchangeable spool, still scratching my head. There is not a spool release on the reel, yet L.L.Bean sells an
PA
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March 19, 2022
Awesome Reel
I love this reel. It looks and feels phenomenal, with a great finish and excellent construction. It comes with a nice fabric reel case as well. The drag system is very good, althou
Maryland
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April 7, 2021
Double L large arbor fly reel
Absolutely the best money can buy. I've been using these reels for about 10 years and have never had a problem with any of them. I now have approximately 11 of this very same ree
Eureka Springs, Arkansas
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October 1, 2020
S.P. # 2 Highly recommend.
First off, the reel is made very well. Secondly, I purchased back in 2008 on the recommendation of a pro fly fisherman. Glad I took his advice. Very first time I went fly fishing.
Nashville, Tennessee
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June 22, 2020
Poor Drag
The machining is decent. Finish seems OK. The drag, however, is sub-par. Tightened all the way down, to the point of barely being able to loosen it, the drag barely hits what I wou
Sierra Nevada Mountains
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June 12, 2019
Solid, but uncertain future
Bought this looking for a lower priced Korean made reel with good reviews. I own some repairable USA made reels and some Korean made. Cannot justify every reel being pricey, so tri
California
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November 14, 2018
Love it
I now have 4 of these reels. Sealed disc drag is smooth and quiet. I have several much more expensive reels but his reel is every bit as pleasant to fish with. Fish it extensively
maine
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