Ultralight Cherry Handreel
Weighing just 3.2 oz, the Ultralight Cherry Handreel is the lightest handline fishing kit from Daggerfish. Crafted from strong cherry hardwood and hollowed with dual storage compartments, it combines rod, reel, and tackle box into one ultralight package—perfect for backpackers, bikers, and minimalist anglers.
"A prudent person foresees danger ahead and takes precautions. The simpleton goes blindly on and suffers the consequences. - Proverbs 27:12"
Featherweight Design
Solid cherry body weighs only 3.2 oz (92 g) on average.
Dual Storage Compartments
Built-in tackle storage reduces bulk and keeps essentials organized.
Pre-Spooled Line
Includes 30 yards of 8 lb test low-memory Ande Premium monofilament.
Lead-Free Tackle Kit
Responsible, ready-to-use hooks, sinkers, and rubber grubs included.
Minimalist Build
A rod, reel, and tackle box combined into one compact handline.
Designed for ultralight backpacking and bikepacking kits
Compact enough to stash in any pack or small gear pouch
Includes links to the Daggerfish Guide to Handline Fishing for techniques and tips
Expandable with add-ons like the Leather Reel Cover or Deluxe Handlining Kit
The numbers, flat and honest.
| Materials | Solid cherry wood, carbon-negative cork, suede leather cord, stainless steel eyelet |
|---|---|
| Weight | 3.2 oz (92 g average) |
| Size | 9.75" (l) x 1.75" (w) |
| Line | 30 yards, 8 lb low-memory Ande Premium monofilament |
| Storage | Two internal tackle compartments |
| Included Tackle (Lead-Free) | (1) White rubber grub (1) Chartreuse rubber grub (1) Pink rubber grub (1) 1/64 oz jig head/shad dart (2) #8 Aberdeen hooks (3) Split shot sinkers |
WHY YOU’RE BUYING FROM STAY READY.
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Every brand we carry has been vetted in the field by our team. If it doesn’t pass our 30-day use test, we don’t stock it.
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Supported
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American
HQ in California. Orders ship from our US warehouse. US-based customer care.
HANDMADE SURVIVAL FISHING
Handmade fishing reels and survival fishing gear. Built one at a time in a Pittsburgh micro-factory.
Daggerfish was founded in 2018 by Adam Nelson — son of a national park ranger who grew up in California, Wyoming, and Pennsylvania. Every reel is handcrafted one at a time in his workshop: a repurposed Ukrainian church turned micro-factory in Pittsburgh. Materials are sustainable by design: domestic hardwoods, carbon-negative cork, vegetable-tanned leather. Backed by a lifetime guarantee, the gear is built around what Nelson calls "deep outdooring" — quiet, contemplative, low tech, high skill.
- Founded in 2018 by Adam Nelson
- Handcrafted one at a time in Pittsburgh, PA
- Workshop housed in a repurposed Ukrainian church
- Domestic hardwoods, carbon-negative cork, vegetable-tanned leather
- Lifetime guarantee — built around 'deep outdooring'
Answers, straight up.
Product-specific questions on the left. Shopping with SRO on the right. Both open-ended — hit us if we missed one.
Is this reel beginner-friendly?
Yes. It’s lightweight, simple to use, and comes with everything needed to start fishing.
Who is this reel best suited for?
Ultralight backpackers, bikers, and minimalist anglers who want maximum function with minimal weight.
Can I expand the kit?
Yes. Add-ons like the Leather Reel Cover or Deluxe Handlining Kit provide additional versatility.
How long does shipping take?
Most in-stock orders are processed within 1 to 3 business days, not counting weekends and federal holidays. Special-order, dealer-direct, custom, and LYNX Survival Systems orders can take longer. Lead times shown on product pages are estimates, not guarantees.
Typical carrier transit after that: Economy 5 to 7 business days, Expedited 2 to 3, Overnight 1. These are carrier estimates, not guarantees. Some items, such as lithium batteries, aerosols, and safety matches, may be limited to ground shipping.
Free Economy shipping on qualifying orders over $150 to the contiguous US, on eligible products. Oversized, heavy, freight, hazardous-material, dealer-direct, custom-built, and special-order items may be excluded. Oversized and freight items, such as rooftop tents, recovery equipment, and Pro Eagle products, may carry extra shipping charges. If extra charges apply, we'll let you know before the order ships.
Some items ship directly from the manufacturer or a supplier partner on their own schedule, so an order can arrive in more than one package with more than one tracking number. Full details: Shipping Policy.
What’s your return policy?
You have 30 days from receiving your order to request a return on eligible items. Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com with your order number, the item, and the reason, and wait for return authorization before you ship anything back. Returns sent without authorization may be refused.
Items must come back in like-new condition: unused, unmodified, unworn, unwashed, and free of odors, dirt, stains, pet hair, and damage, with all original packaging, manuals, accessories, and tags, plus proof of purchase.
For standard parcel items, you pay return shipping unless the return is due to our error, shipping damage, or a verified defect. If we provide a prepaid label, its cost may be deducted from your refund. For oversized, freight, dealer-direct, and special-order items, you pay return shipping unless the item arrived damaged, defective, or incorrect. Original shipping charges aren't refunded. Some items may carry a restocking fee of up to 15%, and we'll tell you during authorization.
Some items are fulfilled by third-party suppliers and follow that supplier's return policy, so eligibility, refund timing, return shipping, and restocking fees may differ.
Approved refunds go to your original payment method. Allow up to 10 business days after approval, and your bank may take longer to post it. Full details: Return & Refund Policy.
What can’t I return?
These can't be returned or refunded, except where the law requires it:
- Engraved, personalized, customized, and built-to-order products, and special-order products obtained specifically for you
- LYNX Survival Systems survival kits, custom IFAKs, and custom medical kits
- Agency, government, organizational, and contract-built orders
- Gift cards, and sale or clearance items marked final sale
- Food, drink, and other perishable products, including emergency food
- Personal care, hygiene, and beauty products
- Hazardous materials, and flammable liquids or gases
- Opened or used medical products
- Opened water treatment or purification products with broken factory seals
- Anything marked non-returnable on its product page
For built-to-order, custom, and special-order items, exceptions may be made only for verified manufacturing defects, shipping damage, or fulfillment errors. For food and drink, replacements may be issued only for verified manufacturing defects or shipping damage reported within 5 days of delivery, with photos.
Not sure whether an item qualifies? Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com before you order.
Do you ship outside the contiguous US?
Alaska, Hawaii, Puerto Rico, Guam, and other U.S. territories aren't eligible for free shipping, and extra freight charges may apply. If your order needs a shipping quote, we'll contact you before it ships. If you decline the quote, the order may be canceled and refunded. APO/FPO addresses are also excluded from free shipping.
International shipping is available on select products and destinations, and some products may be restricted from international shipping. You're responsible for import duties, taxes, customs fees, brokerage fees, and meeting your country's import rules.
Full details: Shipping Policy.
My package arrived damaged. What now?
Inspect your order when it arrives. If anything is damaged, defective, or wrong, email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com within 7 days of delivery (5 days for food and drink) with your order number, a short description, and photos of the item and the packaging.
You don't pay return shipping on items that arrived damaged or wrong, or with a verified defect. Some items fulfilled by third-party suppliers follow that supplier's policy instead. Reporting after 7 days may limit our ability to pursue a claim with the carrier, and while we may help with a carrier claim, approval is up to the carrier.
Package lost or never arrived? Contact us within 7 days of the expected delivery date. For freight deliveries, inspect the shipment before you sign and note any visible damage on the carrier's delivery receipt.
Can I talk to a human before buying?
Yes. Call (562) 294-6269, Monday to Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM Pacific time, or email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com. We reply within one business day.
We'd rather talk you out of a kit that doesn't fit your mission than sell you the wrong one.
Do you offer a military/first-responder discount?
Yes. Current and former U.S. military, military spouses and dependents, and first responders, including law enforcement, fire, and EMS, can save up to 10% on most of our products through GovX ID.
Verify on our GovX discount page and you'll get a single-use code to enter at checkout. For later orders, log in with GovX ID for a new code (limit one code per day). The GovX code can't be combined with other discounts.