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#11448124 - 02/29/16 08:41 PM Fly reel sugestions?
Smurfs Extreme Angler Registered: 01/31/14 Posts: 2548 Loc: Fort Worth	I got a new TFO signature series 4wt. 8ft today. Need some suggestion a on a reel for it. My thought is anything 4wt and under the reel is just holding the line anyway, but thought I would ask. Thanks! _________________________ Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God
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#11448157 - 02/29/16 08:51 PM Re: Fly reel sugestions? [Re: Smurfs]
joemac224 Outdoorsman Registered: 07/01/14 Posts: 157	I would get as cheap of a forged reel as you can find. The drag system is not very important on a 4wt, but you still want the reel to be durable and hold up to the conditions. A reel like the Lamson Guru 1.0 might be a good fit for what you are looking for. Just my 2 cents! Good Luck! _________________________ www.xcitebaits.com www.powertackle.com www.daiwa.com www.diablopaddlesports.com
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#11448191 - 02/29/16 09:04 PM Re: Fly reel sugestions? [Re: Smurfs]
Dtheg Outdoorsman Registered: 05/28/14 Posts: 198 Loc: Wylie, Tx	Joe is not wrong I would just go cheaper and head to cabellas and spend $24 dollars on one and use it till it broke. Prob never will. I have a cple and never had an issue. One has been in the salt and is still great for what it is. _________________________ “Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming "Wow! What a Ride!” ― Hunter S. Thompson
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#11448216 - 02/29/16 09:13 PM Re: Fly reel sugestions? [Re: Smurfs]
Jesse10 Outdoorsman Registered: 08/08/11 Posts: 232 Loc: Grandview	Lamson reels are really good and fairly inexpensive. I've had a lite speed on my 5wt z-axis around 6 years. I've never had any issues with it. Good quality.
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#11448246 - 02/29/16 09:24 PM Re: Fly reel sugestions? [Re: Smurfs]
mbarker68x Pro Angler Registered: 06/12/10 Posts: 811 Loc: Blacksburg, Va.	Lamson Liquid 1.5, Have it on my TFO BVK 8" 3wt. balances nice.
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#11448588 - 03/01/16 05:06 AM Re: Fly reel sugestions? [Re: Smurfs]
Hunter498 Angler Registered: 04/12/12 Posts: 261 Loc: Huntsville, Texas	Be sure to check the bargain cave. I was in there a couple weeks ago and they had several fly reels in the case!
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#11448694 - 03/01/16 07:07 AM Re: Fly reel sugestions? [Re: Smurfs]
BoPro Angler Registered: 03/18/06 Posts: 425 Loc: Arlington, TX	A click and pawl like the Orvis Battenkill or Redington Zero. _________________________
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#11448707 - 03/01/16 07:14 AM Re: Fly reel sugestions? [Re: Smurfs]
Cast TFF Celebrity Registered: 07/31/12 Posts: 6712 Loc: North Texas - God's Country	I bought Abel reels way back and they were the best of the best back then. Is Abel still making reels? Look at them if he is. _________________________ Cast
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#11448908 - 03/01/16 08:40 AM Re: Fly reel sugestions? [Re: Smurfs]
RonL Pro Angler Registered: 07/09/14 Posts: 609 Loc: W.Texas	I think Cabelas Prestige reels are on ale tis week . Might consider those . http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/browse/fly-fishing-reels/_/N-1102569/Ns-CATEGORY_SEQ_105572880 _________________________ RonL
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#11449232 - 03/01/16 10:55 AM Re: Fly reel sugestions? [Re: Smurfs]
pearow Extreme Angler Registered: 12/15/02 Posts: 1838 Loc: Murchison, TX, USA	good suggestion Ron; excellent reel for the money-p-
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#11449330 - 03/01/16 11:27 AM Re: Fly reel sugestions? [Re: Smurfs]
txbassnewbie Outdoorsman Registered: 07/02/14 Posts: 139 Loc: Flower Mound	check out sierra trading post also for reels
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#11454743 - 03/03/16 05:03 PM Re: Fly reel sugestions? [Re: BoPro]
Turf Dawg Extreme Angler Registered: 07/30/12 Posts: 1867 Loc: Gainesville [Callisburg]	Originally Posted By: BoPro A click and pawl like the Orvis Battenkill or Redington Zero. Right now Three Rivers Fly Shop has the hard to find Redington Drift reels on sale. They are 40% off of $99.95. Very nice reel for a Tad under 60 bucks. _________________________ Turf Dawg Landscaping Texas Licensed Irrigator LI 0020041 Commercial Pesticide Applicator for Turf and Ornamental, Pasture & Rangelands and Right-of-Way Texas Dept of Agriculture license #0525163
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#11454887 - 03/03/16 06:39 PM Re: Fly reel sugestions? [Re: Smurfs]
Smurfs Extreme Angler Registered: 01/31/14 Posts: 2548 Loc: Fort Worth	Thanks Turf Dawg, only problem there shut down right know to catch up. _________________________ Micah 6:8 He has shown you, O mortal, what is good. And what does the Lord require of you? To act justly and to love mercy and to walk humbly with your God
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#11455416 - 03/03/16 11:25 PM Re: Fly reel sugestions? [Re: Smurfs]
Flying Fox Outdoorsman Registered: 05/09/12 Posts: 63 Loc: TX	really depend on your budget lots of great reels in the market i will get guru, check ebay deals
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