Built for everywhere. Ready for anything. Still pocket-sized.
You've mastered the backhand toss. You know exactly how much tension to apply when a trout runs. Your fingers can read the difference between bottom structure and a subtle take. You're ready for the GoReel Pro.
We built this for anglers who've discovered what hand reel fishing really offers — and want gear that matches their commitment. Same pocket-sized freedom, now engineered to handle everything from dawn patrol sessions to multi-day backcountry expeditions.
Engineered for Serious Hand Reel Anglers
After thousands of hours on the water and countless conversations with dedicated hand reel fishermen, we understood what you needed: durability that doesn't add weight, precision that enhances feel, and reliability that never questions your ambitions.
The Pro's aerospace-grade aluminum body with a hard anodizing isn't about looking tough — it's about fishing hard. Salt spray on coastal jetties. Granite scrapes in mountain streams. Sand, mud, and whatever else gets between you and the fish. At 2.3 ounces, we kept it lighter than your car keys while building in the backbone to handle everything from pressured brookies to unexpected stripers.
We pre-spooled ~60 feet of 15 lb braid because you told us sensitivity matters. Every head shake, every bottom tick, every subtle change in tension travels directly to your fingertips. No interference, no dampening — just pure connection.
Refinements You'll Notice
The LineLock system came from watching how experienced hand reel anglers fish. You move fast between spots, switching from pocket to water without missing opportunities. LineLock eliminates tangles and delays — your line stays perfectly organized until you need it.
We increased finger holes by 20% after feedback from anglers fishing alpine lakes at dawn and striper blitzes in November. Cold fingers, wet gloves, quick hook sets — the Pro handles them all. Ambidextrous design because your casting hand shouldn't limit your fishing spots.
The integrated line guard protects your braid during scrambles through brush and slides into rocky pockets. Small detail, big difference when you're pushing limits.
Where Pro Fits Your Fishing
You already know hand reel fishing opens doors that other gear can't reach. The Pro ensures those doors stay open longer and lead further.
All-day sessions: The larger finger holes and refined ergonomics reduce fatigue during those rare days when you can fish from sunrise to sunset.
Demanding conditions: Hard anodizing laughs off salt corrosion and rock impacts that would sideline lesser gear.
Bigger targets: With capacity for ~100 feet of 15 lb braid, you've got the reach and strength for ambitious pursuits without sacrificing the direct connection that makes hand reel fishing addictive.
Precision presentations: Choose High-Vis Yellow for tracking long casts in low light or Stealth Gray when spooky fish demand invisible approaches.
Built to Last Lifetimes
CNC-machined from solid aluminum. Hard anodized for armor-like protection. 3.5 inches long, 0.75 inches diameter. No plastic components to crack, no coatings to peel, no shortcuts in construction.
This is gear you'll fish for decades and pass down to someone who understands why fishing with less delivers more. Every component chosen for durability without compromising the elegant simplicity that defines hand reel fishing.
The Crystal Creek Line Evolution
GoReel (Original): Still the perfect entry point and everyday carry. Ultralight, affordable, and absolutely effective. Many anglers fish it exclusively and never need anything else.
GoReel Pro: For those who've pushed the original to its limits and want equipment that matches their evolution as hand reel anglers. Not better — different. Built for anglers who count fishing days in the hundreds and measure adventures in thousand-foot elevation gains.
Your Fishing, Amplified
The Pro doesn't change how you fish — it removes the last barriers to where and when you fish. That technical slot canyon holding native cutthroat? The Pro takes the abuse. Pre-dawn hikes to fish the morning rise? It's ready every time. Impromptu sessions that turn into all-day pursuits? Built for it.
You've already discovered that hand reel fishing delivers something profound — unfiltered connection to the water and fish. The Pro ensures that connection never gets interrupted by gear limitations.
Launch Details
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We know you have questions about specs, applications, and techniques. Send them our way — we read everything and built this reel based on feedback from anglers like you.
Your hand reel fishing just got more serious.
"For anglers who've discovered what hand reel fishing really offers — and want gear that matches their commitment."
