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Ultralight Cherry Handreel

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The perfect fishing gear for backpackers and bikers

At just 3.2 oz (92g) average weight, this cherry handreel is our lightest-weight hand line fishing kit. Carved from strong, low-density hardwood and hollowed out with two storage areas that further reduce its weight, this is a complete rod, reel, and tackle box in one ultralight package.

This handline is recommended for ultralight backpackers and bikers, and features:

  • A lightweight cherry body with two tackle storage areas,
  • Lead-free tackle kit included,
  • 30 yards of low-memory monofilament line (8lb test),
  • Links to our Guide to Handline Fishing included inside.

Looking for more? Add a Leather Reel Cover or upgrade to a Deluxe Handlining Kit to get everything you need for your next backpack fishing trip.

Always follow local fishing regulations. Learn where to buy a fishing license in your state.

Materials and Specs

  • Materials:
    Solid cherry body with two tackle storage areas, carbon-negative cork, suede leather cord and stainless steel eyelet
  • Weight:
    3.2 oz / 92g average weight
  • Size:
    9.75"(l) x 1.75"(w)

Line and Lead-Free Tackle included:

  • White, Chartreuse, and Pink rubber grubs from Trout Magnet (1 each)
  • 1/64oz lead-free jig head/shad dart (1x)
  • #8 Aberdeen hooks (2x)
  • Lead-free split shot sinkers (3x)
  • 30 yards 8lb low-memory Ande Premium monofilament line

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Customer Reviews

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Kevin M.
Another beautiful reel

I was using a plastic reel for saltwater hand lining before Daggerfish offered this sapele reel. This reel looks and works great. After 2 saltwater trips I see no change to the wood. Still smells great too.

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michael m.
Excellent USA Made Handline

Very happy with the handline. Purchased three more for friends as gifts. Light weight and easy to use. Videos on the Daggerfish site were very helpful.

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Phillip E.W.

Exceeded every expectation!! I had a minor problem I emailed within minutes I was mailed back with a resolution. In a time when companies seemed to forget the importance of customer service Daggerfish defines what customer service should be, I will continue to support this company and never stop talking about my Experience and Quality of their products and customer service..
Sincerely Thank You to continued success cheers
Phillip

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Chris H.

Love it thanks so much!

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Brandon M.

Love it. Love how easy it is to throw in the glove box and grab whenever I can. Storage is great. Can't wait to take it on adventures!

About Cherrywood

The American cherry tree, Cherry is durable and resistant to decay, and has been used for fine furniture for hundreds of years. The beautiful, smooth grain emits a distinctive sweet smell during the turning process. Certain cherries have a slight curl in the grain, resulting in a swirling, sparkling pattern across the wood's surface, with distinctive black lines threading through the grain. Less dense than maple or walnut, this reel is recommended for ultralight backpacking.

About Handline Fishing

Handcrafted for a Different Style of Fishing

Daggerfish Handreels are backpack fishing kits that combine a rod, reel, and tackle box into one handcrafted package.

Designed for a simple style of fishing called handlining, these ultra light fishing reels have no moving parts - simply tie on a lure, cast out by hand, and reel back in by hand. 

Easy to learn, convenient to carry, and great for backcountry excursions, Daggerfish Handreels are perfect tools for first-timer fishermen and experienced anglers alike.

A Complete Portable Fishing Kit

Hollow storage areas inside each reel include the hooks, line, sinkers and lures you need to catch a wild trout. 

Each reel weighs less than 4 oz (110 grams) and meets TSA requirements for carry-on bags, making them the perfect compact fishing kit for campers, backpackers, and travelers.

Whether you’re tossing it into your luggage, backpack, kayak or glove box, the Daggerfish can help you turn any trip into a fishing trip.

Handmade in America, Guaranteed for a Lifetime

Made from solid domestic hardwoods, natural cork, and lead-free tackle, each Daggerfish is hand-turned, sanded, finished and packed by individual craftsmen in our Pennsylvania workshop.

Every order bears a signature of approval, and all of our products are backed by our For a Lifetime Guarantee: if anything goes wrong, we'll fix it or replace it.

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