I guess they are already shipping as I got my hands on a Prism last week at BP, and they have cases of them on the floor at the TFO warehouse. Cork drag. Nice finish. Smooth. Affordable, but I think they start at 119., and come in 4/5. 5/6 and 7/8.shannon

Wow! I saw one of the new Prism reels today. I am very impressed. The Prism my daughter has is a different reel model, and this new Prism model is a really nice reel. It has a large arbor, is very light, has a cork drag, and costs less than $100. This reel is worth taking a look at.

Rex

its not this reel is it ? this one came from sid's shop at beavers bend last spring...it says prism, but its identical to BPS hobbs creek reel. and cost 35 bucks

That looks like one of the Prism reels that TFO offers, but it is not the reel that we're talking about. TFO has been carrying a couple of Prism reels for a while. But this new reel model has just been introduced.

Rex

Mike, above are photos of TFO�s new Prism fly reel.

IMO, this high quality cork drag reel for $100, complete with a TFO Mini-Mag fly rod @ $200 is an unbeatable deal.

I�m not all that familiar with other manufacture�s new 8ft �bass� rods, but their rod only prices are $300 bucks+?

George

that set up looks nice, but where to buy, i cant find mini-magnum at any of the usual places (cabelas, BPS, Gander, feathercraft) anyone know where a guy could spens his 200 bucks on a mini magnum TFo Rod?

Mike, call TFO at 1.800.638.9052 and someone can give you the info.

Jim Shulin - Brandon Powers - Rick Pope

George, what you got on these reels now? anymore infor without calling and bothering anybody?

Cliff, I have no other info than previously posted, but can review some of the conversation I had with Rick Pope regarding the new Prism fly reels.
I understand the prototype created quite a stir at the fly fishing Dealer show in Denver the past summer, and the production models arrived a few weeks ago and should be on the dealers shelves by now, but don�t know for sure.

I asked specifically about salt water usage and Rick said that since it has a �cast� aluminum body that he world recommend for �light saltwater� usage, but for �heavy saltwater� usage, he would recommend the Prism �machined� large arbor reel that would handle more rough treatment, and is priced about $50 bucks more.
That combined with the Mini-Mag rod is still competitive with other manufactures of new 8ft �bass� rod only.

I believe the �guts� of the reels are the same but not sure.
Call Rick � he says �we all play center field around here�.
George

thanx george, yes these PRISM reels are showing up on internet. and it looks like some fine folks selling the TFO gear.

you have me all excited to get a mini and one of these cast PRISM reels on the next credit card cycle.

when can i sign up for a personal lesson?
thanx again

Cliff, I charge extra for teaching BAD casting habits ....
george