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Fishing in British Columbia => Fly Fishing Cafe => Topic started by: JL on October 21, 2007, 08:10:19 PM

Title: Decision on new fly Reel
Post by: JL on October 21, 2007, 08:10:19 PM: I have a 7wt Sage that I want to use for steelhead this year. I am deciding on a reel to put on it. Ideally i would put an islander lx on it but a bit too expensive. I have heard Ross and Abel some some nice reels. Any suggestions? I dont want to spend beyond $300 if i dont have to.

Thanks
Title: Re: Decision on new fly Reel
Post by: Geff_t on October 21, 2007, 08:24:17 PM: I just picked up a sage reel and the drag on it is really nice. Price is under $200. I got mine at Hatch Matcher's in Maple Ridge.
Title: Re: Decision on new fly Reel
Post by: JL on October 21, 2007, 09:49:24 PM: Thanks Fly guy I will look into it. What model is it?

Anyone have any experience with the Loop G3 or the Evotec CLWC (the clear one)?
Title: Re: Decision on new fly Reel
Post by: younggun on October 21, 2007, 10:16:32 PM: Bauer reels are nice!
Title: Re: Decision on new fly Reel
Post by: BladeKid on October 21, 2007, 10:37:06 PM: scienticfic anglers system 2L is a nice reel for a good price i think its in between $120-140
Title: Re: Decision on new fly Reel
Post by: Ed on October 22, 2007, 09:01:35 AM: Loops make some nice reels. Personally i own the loop opti runner but the drag on the G3 is the same. amazing drag. If you were interested in one Sea Run Fly and Tackle has a nice selection of loop, abel and etc reels.
Title: Re: Decision on new fly Reel
Post by: Geff_t on October 22, 2007, 09:24:21 AM: Quote from: JL on October 21, 2007, 09:49:24 PM
Thanks Fly guy I will look into it. What model is it?

Anyone have any experience with the Loop G3 or the Evotec CLWC (the clear one)?

It is the sage 1680. Large arbor
Title: Re: Decision on new fly Reel
Post by: Speychucker on October 22, 2007, 09:54:47 AM: I bought a Redington SVIII 7-9wt yesterday at Reaction. Great drag, anodized, large arbor...$110.00
Title: Re: Decision on new fly Reel
Post by: Jamison Jay on October 22, 2007, 06:52:52 PM: For a Steelhead reel and good drag is good to have. The sage value reels are ok for most fishermen, along with the lower line Loops. I'm not crazy about Ross' new line up, I think they've cheaped out on them. The SA system II reels are nice also. If you don't do a ton of hard fighting fish then most reels will work.

If you head out alot and work the drag, then you might want to pony up for a nicer reel. Bauer, Higher end Loop, Abel... Don't forget to check out classifieds, or post what you're looking for. M&Y in Surrey usually has some decent used stuff kicking around, I think they had a Marquis #7, no drag mind you ;D

Edit: if you want to save a few bucks, you could pick up one of these guys... http://www.bcfishingreports.com/forum/index.php?topic=4240.0 (http://www.bcfishingreports.com/forum/index.php?topic=4240.0)
Title: Re: Decision on new fly Reel
Post by: Xgolfman on October 22, 2007, 11:36:51 PM: i have ross momentums on a couple of my spey rods and they are excellent reels with one of the best drags out there AND are maintenence free. I traded in my abel super 8 as it was too pretty and i scratched it everytime out..boy that thing sure did perform well too though..

My second favorite reel that is in your price range is the lamson, excellent drag, tough tough mothers with the guide coating on um, will handle steelhead and salmon easily and are very reasonably priced...
Title: Re: Decision on new fly Reel
Post by: JL on October 23, 2007, 06:21:27 AM: Thanks guys
Im going to M&Y today to see what they got
Title: Re: Decision on new fly Reel
Post by: Ed on October 23, 2007, 01:23:32 PM: Any of you heard of http://hipwader.com/2004/hollander-p-50-fly-reel-review
Title: Re: Decision on new fly Reel
Post by: J.G. on October 23, 2007, 05:01:18 PM: Paly the e bay game........I just picked up another Islander 4.0LX for $320, including shipping......They retail for twice that!
Title: Re: Decision on new fly Reel
Post by: JL on October 23, 2007, 05:47:40 PM: Yeah Ive been scouting ebay alot and waiting for either a lx3.6 or 3.8 to show up. The bauer M4 and ross momentum reels are nice as well.
Title: Re: Decision on new fly Reel
Post by: JL on October 23, 2007, 05:57:51 PM: Has anyone had any issues with putting a bigger reel on a lighter rod? Meaning an 8-9wt reel on a 7wt rod.
Title: Re: Decision on new fly Reel
Post by: Kelso on October 23, 2007, 06:29:09 PM: Check out the Ross CLA 4, it's a sweet reel.
Title: Re: Decision on new fly Reel
Post by: Xgolfman on October 23, 2007, 10:23:31 PM: Quote from: JL on October 23, 2007, 05:57:51 PM
Has anyone had any issues with putting a bigger reel on a lighter rod? Meaning an 8-9wt reel on a 7wt rod.

While a good idea for a spey reel, I tend to find the smallest reel that will handle a hundred yards of 20lb backing on small lines and 30lb on 6+ lines...I cut off 10 or more feet of the fly running line if I have to to do this...IMHO you don't need running line that long as while it might look good to eventually learn to cast your whole line, trying to set the hook with more then 50ft of line out is a losing propostion...a smaller reel will make your rod lighter and more fishable all day..
Title: Re: Decision on new fly Reel
Post by: JL on October 25, 2007, 08:31:10 PM: Thanks for the input XGM
Title: Re: Decision on new fly Reel
Post by: JL on November 09, 2007, 06:11:09 PM: Thanks for all the input. I purchased an LX3.6.
Title: Re: Decision on new fly Reel
Post by: trutta on November 11, 2007, 07:17:24 PM: At sea run tackle in coq i got a oyma reel for 138 and got the spool filled with 200 yds of 30 lb backing have used it for chummers on both squamish and stave .drag works great brought in a 20 lb. good value for the money hope this helps
Title: Re: Decision on new fly Reel
Post by: flyrod on November 12, 2007, 01:11:25 PM: I have a Vosseler 7 wt disc drag fly reel. It is very smooth and durable. It is made in Germany and comes with great warranty program. If you are interested I could make it available for $225.00 It retails for $289.00 plus taxes. Used only twice. Rod
Title: Re: Decision on new fly Reel
Post by: JL on November 13, 2007, 03:08:43 PM: Thanks but I have already purchased an Islander
Title: Re: Decision on new fly Reel
Post by: flyrod on December 20, 2007, 09:59:15 PM: k
Title: Re: Decision on new fly Reel
Post by: mastercaster on December 20, 2007, 10:14:45 PM: Quote from: JL on November 09, 2007, 06:11:09 PM
Thanks for all the input. I purchased an LX3.6.

That's an awesome reel...I use the same one on my 8 wt. These reels are light so even though they can hold up to an 8 or 9 wt. line they're lighter than alot of reels and should be a good fit for your 7 wt.