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Fly reel sugestions? #11448124 03/01/16 02:41 AM
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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!

Re: Fly reel sugestions? [Re: Smurfs] #11448157 03/01/16 02:51 AM
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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!

Re: Fly reel sugestions? [Re: Smurfs] #11448191 03/01/16 03:04 AM
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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.


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Re: Fly reel sugestions? [Re: Smurfs] #11448216 03/01/16 03:13 AM
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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.

Re: Fly reel sugestions? [Re: Smurfs] #11448246 03/01/16 03:24 AM
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Lamson Liquid 1.5, Have it on my TFO BVK 8" 3wt. balances nice.

Re: Fly reel sugestions? [Re: Smurfs] #11448588 03/01/16 11:06 AM
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Be sure to check the bargain cave. I was in there a couple weeks ago and they had several fly reels in the case!

Re: Fly reel sugestions? [Re: Smurfs] #11448694 03/01/16 01:07 PM
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A click and pawl like the Orvis Battenkill or Redington Zero.


Re: Fly reel sugestions? [Re: Smurfs] #11448707 03/01/16 01:14 PM
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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.


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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


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good suggestion Ron; excellent reel for the money-p-

Re: Fly reel sugestions? [Re: Smurfs] #11449330 03/01/16 05:27 PM
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check out sierra trading post also for reels

Re: Fly reel sugestions? [Re: BoPro] #11454743 03/03/16 11:03 PM
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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.


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Thanks Turf Dawg, only problem there shut down right know to catch up.

Re: Fly reel sugestions? [Re: Smurfs] #11455416 03/04/16 05:25 AM
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really depend on your budget
lots of great reels in the market
i will get guru, check ebay deals

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