Product Description
The Kraken reel series has been our most consistent performer for over a decade. Its fully machined and lightweight design has represented the best value in the industry for years and it just keeps getting better. The last generation saw improvements to the drag housing and the knob shapes to help with performance in saltwater and with ergonomics. Now, we've shifted the drag material to a carbon multi-disc system to improve durability and top-end drag pressure. The sealed drag is ready for any environment, while still remaining easy to reverse if necessary without any additional tools. The Kraken series still boasts a U-shaped spool for both line capacity and ease of line pick-up, while now benefiting from stronger and still super-smooth performance across the full range of target species. Whether you're targeting spooky Catskills bank-sipping trout or hefty Florida Keys tarpon, there's a Kraken reel up to the task!
Features:
- Fully Machined Aluminum Frame and Spool
- Sealed Carbon Multi-Disc Drag System
- Large Arbor + U-Shaped Spool Design
- Click on Both Retrieve & Outgoing Drag
- Easily Converts From Left- to Right-hand Retrieve
Model | Reel Dia | Weight | Spool Depth | Spool Width | Reel Capacity | Size Suggestions | Price |
2 | 3.56" | 5.70oz | 0.77" | 1.12" | 5wt WFF + 165yd 20lb backing | 4wt to 6wt WFF 275 to 350gr Shooting Heads |
$299.99 |
3 | 3.81" | 6.25oz | 0.83" | 1.18" | 8wt WFF + 200yd 30lb backing | 7wt to 9wt WFF 350gr to 500gr Shooting Heads |
$299.99 |
4 | 4.10" | 8.05oz | 0.88" | 1.38" | 10wt WFF + 250yd 30lb backing | 9wt to 12wt WFF 500 to 600gr Shooting Heads |
$299.99 |
5 | 4.45" | 8.90oz | 0.88" | 1.58" | 12wt WFF + 300yd 30lb backing | 12wt to 14wt WFF 600gr to 1000gr Shooting Heads |
$299.99 |
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197 Reviews
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Love this reel!
Purchase this reel specifically for an 8/9 wt rod for bass and pike. I was not disappointed. Plenty of line capacity, light weight, and quiet! Good Drag as well. The only thing I can say is that I wish it could be reversed for left or right hand retrieve. I'm ambidextrous and can fish either way depending on conditions. But that's very minor overall.
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Fantastic
The reel feels amazing and is very smooth
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Fantastic Reel!
So smooth, nice quiet action, deep arbour is perfect for a bunch of backing with a traditional weight-forward, but roomy enough for a bigger Skagit head and running line. Very simple to take apart for service, and the drag is very strong. I like this reel so much, I bought a second one!
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Kraken 2 Dorado
First off pictures do not justify how beautifully made these reels are. The color is absolutely stunning! Took it to my local shop and they were rather impressed with it. The reel itself is smooth as butter and love that it doesn’t have an annoying loud click as you’re reeling.. Overall I am super happy with my new reel! Not to mention the customer service was amazing! Thx Allen Fly Fishing 5/5*’s
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Kraken Reel
It cannnot be made any better.
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Very happy with the performance. This is one of the smoothest reels I’ve used.
Have since orders extra spools
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reel
very happy...good quality
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Service & Knowledge
Brand new to the sport - did some prior research online, read some great reviews & decided to stop by Allen Fly Fishing show room in Southlake, Texas. Parker helped me decide on a combo to get me started, even involving other Allen team members with more experience to make sure he was putting me in the right setup. Ultimately deciding on the Kraken 5wt & Heritage 9' 5wt combo. They even spooled on the backing and fly line as well, awesome group of guys with a ton of knowledge. I'll be buying all my flies from Allen as well - can't wait to hit the river for some rainbow trout. When, not if I buy a 2nd rod & reel I'll be going back to Allen.
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Kraken is a MUST HAVE!
The Allen Kraken reel are my go to reels. You will not find a better reel in this price point. Its tough as nails, and has a fully sealed drag system that is smooth and reliable! All my clients rave about them and Allen has some of the best colorways available.