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.
We aren’t the Amazon of survival. We’re a small, opinionated shop that carries gear we’d stake our own lives on — and we back every piece with real support.
Curated
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.
Authenticated
Factory-direct from authorized dealers. No grey-market, no refurb, no knockoffs. Your warranty is real.
Supported
Real humans on phone, text, and email — seven days a week. We carry this gear ourselves and we stand behind it.
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 orders process within 1–3 business days from our warehouse. From there: 5–7 business days economy, 2–3 business days expedited, or overnight if you need it fast. Free economy shipping on orders over $150 (contiguous US). Alaska, Hawaii, and Pro Eagle / freight items are quoted at checkout. You’ll get a tracking number and link the moment your order ships.
What’s your return policy?
30 days from the day your order arrives. Gear has to come back unused, with all original tags, stickers, and packaging intact. For standard items we’ll send a prepaid return label and deduct return shipping from your refund. Oversized or freight returns are on you, unless the item showed up damaged, defective, or wrong — in which case we cover it.
Refunds hit your original payment method within 10 business days of approval.
What can’t I return?
Final-sale items, gift cards, food and drink products, personal-care items, anything customized or engraved, briefs (hygiene), and hazardous materials. If you’re not sure whether something qualifies, email us before you order — we’ll tell you straight.
Do you ship outside the contiguous US?
Yes. Alaska, Hawaii, and US territories ship on freight-quoted rates calculated after checkout. International orders are available worldwide at variable rates; duties and import fees are the customer’s responsibility. EU customers get a 14-day cancellation window per EU consumer law, on top of our standard return policy.
My package arrived damaged — what now?
Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com within 7 days of delivery with your order number and clear photos of the damage (product + packaging). We’ll replace, refund, or ship a return label on us — no back-and-forth. Damaged, defective, or wrong-item claims never cost you shipping.
Can I talk to a human before buying?
Yes. Email info@stayreadyoutdoors.com — we answer every message ourselves, usually within a few hours during business days. We carry this gear, we use this gear, and 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. Active-duty and veteran military, police, fire, EMS, and medical first responders get 10% off every order. Verify through GovX at checkout — one-time, secure, and reusable across thousands of brands. Discount applies automatically once you’re verified.