Buying a new Reel |
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Buying a new Reel |
  Nov 25 2009, 01:25 AM
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 Advanced Member  Group: Members Posts: 30 Joined: 20-September 09 From: WA Member No.: 17986  |
i want to buy a new trout stream/lake reel that would work well using a 5wt rod and is dependable. any recomondations??
 
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Nov 25 2009, 02:00 AM
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 Mmmm...Ana Group: Members Posts: 1621 Joined: 14-February 07 From: Canton, Michigan Member No.: 10342 |
Okuma SLV. Great reel for a great price ($35 +- $5), and it's a disc drag too!
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Nov 25 2009, 11:29 AM
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 Newbie Group: Members Posts: 9 Joined: 16-November 09 From: Carbondale, Colorado Member No.: 18046 |
Guess it depends on your price point. If you're budget concious, Albrights are great.
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Nov 25 2009, 11:48 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 73 Joined: 23-July 08 From: southwestern ontario Member No.: 15998 |
OKUMA SLV x2 cant go wrong
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Nov 25 2009, 07:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 30 Joined: 20-September 09 From: WA Member No.: 17986 |
thanks all!!
 i'm looking at that now and the SAGE 2050 FLY REEL (5/6 WT) thanks again .... (looking to spend about ($200 or less)
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Nov 25 2009, 08:10 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 18 Joined: 8-April 09 Member No.: 17783 |
Lamson Konic($125) or Lamson Guru ($189). And spend the extra on a good fly line.
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Nov 25 2009, 09:45 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 30 Joined: 20-September 09 From: WA Member No.: 17986 |
ya i'm getting some new lazer floating line for christmas.... and 100yds. of backing
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Nov 25 2009, 10:38 PM
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 Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 1044 Joined: 27-November 04 Member No.: 1633 |
buy the okuma u will like it and save some cash
FC -------------------- tie to throw not for show
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Nov 26 2009, 06:50 AM
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 You woke up this morning. Got yourself a gun. Mama always said you'd be the Chosen One Group: Members Posts: 1181 Joined: 20-November 04 From: Enola, PA Member No.: 1597 |
i will vote for the Okuma also, unless you really want to spend more money, then go for the Konic
-------------------- Joe
"There is something else I am after, out here in the wild. I am searching for an even more elusive prey...something that can only be found through the help of the wilderness. I am looking for my heart." John Eldredge, Wild at Heart |
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Nov 29 2009, 05:24 PM
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 Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 31 Joined: 29-November 09 Member No.: 18058 |
The Lamson Konic was mentioned earlier.
I have that reel and it is great. I use it on a Scott 4 wt rod. I looked at a lot of reels and it seemed to be great quality for a reasonable price. Before that I had that I had a rod and reel that came in a kit by Orvis, it was the Green Mountain series. I bought that rig when I was about 16 maybe, and I used it until I was 35. Rock solid stuff there. I still use it today on larger rivers and lakes. |
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Nov 29 2009, 10:14 PM
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 Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 265 Joined: 11-April 08 Member No.: 14688 |
find yourself one of the recently discontinued Ross Evolutions in the #2 size and you'll be all set, thats one of the best reels I've ever used for trout at any price range. You should easily be able to find one for under $200..................
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Nov 30 2009, 12:39 AM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 30 Joined: 20-September 09 From: WA Member No.: 17986 |
thanks i was looking at the ross evolutions and i will have to do some more research on getting them around $200 not $275- $300 thanks though... i have a ross reel but sometimes it get's a little banged up.
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Nov 30 2009, 01:23 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 504 Joined: 6-January 08 From: Windsor Member No.: 13390 |
Orivs Battenkill Mid-Arbor. Reliable, reasonably priced reel.
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Nov 30 2009, 09:40 PM
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Advanced Member Group: Members Posts: 30 Joined: 20-September 09 From: WA Member No.: 17986 |
reasonably priced is right!!!
i might get the orvis battenkill or the konic
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Nov 30 2009, 10:42 PM
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 a little more action please......satisfy me baby! Group: Members Posts: 1806 Joined: 22-June 04 Member No.: 1027 |
Something to look at would be the Okuma Vashon. Machined aluminum and an excellent reel all the way around.
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