Is this a complete reel?

No. It is a spool only, meant to fit the Classic Spey reel frame. You need the matching frame and drag to fish it.

Can I switch it to left-hand retrieve?

Yes. The spool is convertible from right- to left-hand retrieve.

It is sized for 6/7/8 spey lines, including integrated lines and running line with shooting heads.

Yes. The ports let wet backing dry faster between outings, which helps on multi-day trips.

It is weighted for two-handed spey rods, so it balances typical spey setups.

The spool itself. Backing, line and the reel frame are not included.

At farbank.com, for $187.50, 53% under what the other stores charge, as of our latest check.

13 stores we checked sell it, including farbank.com, The Compleat Angler, RootRiverRodco, Fin & Fire Fly Shop, Lost Coast Outfitters.

$187.50at farbank.comChecked 53 min ago

53% under what the other stores charge

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