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 Re: 5 weight reel recommendation for $200
[Re: Flying Fox]
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11/30/16 02:59 PM
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txbassnewbie
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I have hardy Cls5000 got it on sale for about $145
Little bit heavy but come with 3 plastic spools. So far, love it! I bought one too the reason why is that they are discontinuing that line that is why you cant find the cassettes anymore
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Re: 5 weight reel recommendation for $200
[Re: krawlin 47]
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12/01/16 06:26 AM
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OliverBassin
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First and foremost. It must meet your needs.
As for small stream/river fishing, wt 3/4, wt5/6 would work well for ur purposes. Reels come into view in a dazzling array. When you buy a reel, you should focus on its material, arbor, drag...
CNC-machined anodized aluminum is solid durable and corrosion resistant. Heavily ventilated spool shed weight yet keep its strength. Mid arbor/large arbor let you pick up line fast. To some degree, it reduces line coil memory. Sealed drag design is a good choice. It is water proof; sand,dirt cant get inside of the drag. So little maintenance is needed except some rinsing.
It depends on you
Why so complicated?
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Re: 5 weight reel recommendation for $200
[Re: krawlin 47]
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12/02/16 12:59 AM
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MassAction
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Put me in the don't waste your money on an expensive five weight reel camp as well. I would put away the $200, save up a bit more and buy a really nice rod, spend it on nice line, or better yet head out with a guide who knows what he's doing. But, since I fully understand and sympathize with the gear bug, I would look at Taylor Fly Fishing's Array and Enigma. Fully featured with really good prices. I've heard really good things about both, and I think their Revolution may be my Christmas gift for my 8 weight.
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Re: 5 weight reel recommendation for $200
[Re: krawlin 47]
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12/02/16 01:21 AM
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BoPro
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Get ya a click and pawl reel to hold your line for the 5 wt. IMO, invest in a good fly line. .... Unless, you are targeting carp... then you might want a a good drag on the reel.. 
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Re: 5 weight reel recommendation for $200
[Re: krawlin 47]
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12/02/16 02:39 AM
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mbarker68x
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Lamson liquid 1.5, 3 pack. I have one spooled up with a 3wt shooting head, one standard WF3F line for my 3wt BVK, and the last is spooled with a WF5F line on my 5wt CFR rod.
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Re: 5 weight reel recommendation for $200
[Re: RexW]
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12/09/16 06:05 PM
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krawlin 47
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If you watch the sale places such as Sierra Trading Post you can often find good deals on reels.
If you currently have a 5 wt, then I'd get a 3 wt before getting a 4 wt. A 3 and 5 will cover a wider range of conditions than a 4 and 5 will. I use a 3 wt a lot and is my got to rod for streams and ponds. From my bass boat, I usually use a 7 wt.
Great info! 3 wt will be the way to go then...have a 5 and an 8 (for bass). Ended up getting a nice deal on a Lamson lightspeed 1.5 for 209 including tax.
Whether you think you can or you can't, you are probably right.
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