Guru S
Totally enlightened. Steadfast and stylish, Guru has long set a standard for enlightened excellence as a rugged, fully machined, and ultra-reliable reel at a great price. By increasing the arbor to a larger diameter and making the spool narrower—all the while decreasing its total weight and parts—Guru S takes it to another level. An enhanced spool machining technique—focusing material only where it’s needed—makes this version significantly lighter and higher performing than its predecessor. We’ve opened the porting to reduce weight and improve line drying, and integrated the counterbalance. We even introduced a curved cross-section for structural stability. Taking your game to fishing nirvana, this will be your Guru for life.
Available in OG, Blaze (-3+ & -5+ Only), or Arctic (-7+ & -9+ Only).
** Guru S Spools also fit Guru S HD Reels **
| SIZE | DIAMETER | WIDTH | WEIGHT | ROD WEIGHT | MAX LINE | BACKING CAPACITY |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| -3+ | 3.20" | 0.90" | 3.73 oz | 2.3.4 | WF4 | 60 yds 20# |
| -5+ | 3.55" | 1.00" | 4.41 oz | 4.5.6 | WF6 | 100 yds 20# |
| -7+ | 3.97" | 1.13" | 5.04 oz | 6.7.8 | WF8 | 180 yds 20# |
| -9+ | 4.11" | 1.23" | 5.83 oz | 8.9.10 | WF10 | 220 yds 30# |
I've been using the Lamson purist 4wt two piece matched with the Guro-S 4wt reel, and it immediately became my favorite rod and reel outfit. The action, sensitivity, performance on turning over flies and presenting them with surgical accuracy has taken my fly fishing skills to the next level. As professional fly fishing guide, my success depends on reliable equipment, and Lamson has it in spades. Thank you again for turning me onto Lamsons unmatched rods and reels.
I have my Guru S -5+ on my R.L. Winston Kairos 5WT. Just two days ago I caught 2 five+ pound German Browns and 1 3+ pound German Brown. I’ve never had drag worked like that by a fish. These hawgs ran up and down the river and this reel performed beautifully!!!
That is a DAMN fine day of fishing!! Congrats! I'm sure that gave your reel a work out but the Guru S is definitely up to the challenge.
Just took delivery of a Guru S 7+ following a recommendation by a ghillie friend of mine on the River Thurso. Not used yet, but a lovely looking reel. Will be pairing it with a bespoke 6/7# Switch rod said ghillie is currently making for me on a Fireneedle blank.
that will be a perfect pairing!
I retired last year and got back into flyfishing finally! I bought my first Guru S this year in the 5 wt. This was also my first Lamson reel I’ve owned. I’ve fished for panfish, smallmouth and largemouth bass with it. Biggest fish was a seven pound carp on a six pound tippet and the drag worked flawlessly. Just bought another Guru S in 7wt to use for largemouth while throwing large streamers and bugs and also for carp. Lamson will be my go to brand, great quality and designs.
Glad you got back into it! Those Carp will test a drag for sure, and that Guru S is up to the task. Have a blast out there.
Love my Guru. Paired with my G. Loomis IMX pro creek 4wt is a match made in heaven! Rarely use any of my other rods or reels now…Great looks, smooth retrieve and perfect drag! Spend most days fishing Idaho and northern Wa. for rainbow and native cutthroat and the Gure S handles it flawlessly!
Sounds like a perfect match. Nice cutty!