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 Re: What reel for TFO TiCr X 8wt 9' Rod?
[Re: George Glazener]
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07/01/11 03:29 PM
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Odatria
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Hey Guys and Gals, TFO is introducing their new BVK fly reels and I will receive one to test tomorrow.
Hey George, how was the BVK you tested?
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Re: What reel for TFO TiCr X 8wt 9' Rod?
[Re: Odatria]
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07/01/11 11:34 PM
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George Glazener
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Haven't tested on fish as yet - too hot!!! Beautiful reel - nicely machined bar stock... good drag ... OOPS ... Just went back and checked the BVK drag - it will stop a pickumup truck if you tighten drag securely - it's my Abel 3N that will stop a Mack truck ... 
Last edited by George Glazener; 07/02/11 12:33 AM. Reason: oops
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Re: What reel for TFO TiCr X 8wt 9' Rod?
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07/02/11 04:02 AM
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Odatria
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I picked up the BVK II Reel on eBay today. I sold some older gear on eBay recently and needed to replace a 5-6wt reel. It was posted earlier in the week for $215 and it didnt sell. Got relisted today for $170 shipped and I could'nt resist.
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Re: What reel for TFO TiCr X 8wt 9' Rod?
[Re: Odatria]
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07/02/11 04:08 AM
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BTW... HOT or NOT, Im taking this thing to the lake the day it gets here. OK, it doesnt hurt that I live just a few blocks away. 
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Re: What reel for TFO TiCr X 8wt 9' Rod?
[Re: Odatria]
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07/02/11 12:30 PM
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cob
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I tried a BVK 5-6 on a BVK 5wt in N Minnesota in early June. Caught LM to 4.5 lbs and a 32" Nothern Pike. Reel performed above my expections.Really light wt and smooth. Drag worked great the times I got into backing.Had to get a 3-4 and a 7-8.Caught small trout @ Padre on 3-4 but no hook-ups on reds.
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Re: What reel for TFO TiCr X 8wt 9' Rod?
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07/02/11 02:18 PM
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seaaggie
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since nobody seems to have mentioned it. look into the Sage 1600 series of reels, they are right at 100 bux and have an incredibly smooth drag, and seem to be pretty durable.
I am a part time custom rod builder, Rods By Chris. I specialize in fly rods, but just down right enjoy building custom fishing rods. I see each as a piece of art. rodsbychris@gmail.com
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