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JL

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Decision on new fly Reel
« 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.

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Re: Decision on new fly Reel
« Reply #1 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.
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Re: Decision on new fly Reel
« Reply #2 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)?
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Re: Decision on new fly Reel
« Reply #3 on: October 21, 2007, 10:16:32 PM »
Bauer reels are nice!
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Re: Decision on new fly Reel
« Reply #4 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
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Re: Decision on new fly Reel
« Reply #5 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.
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Re: Decision on new fly Reel
« Reply #6 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
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Re: Decision on new fly Reel
« Reply #7 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
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Re: Decision on new fly Reel
« Reply #8 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
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Re: Decision on new fly Reel
« Reply #9 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...
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Re: Decision on new fly Reel
« Reply #10 on: October 23, 2007, 06:21:27 AM »
Thanks guys
Im going to M&Y today to see what they got
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Re: Decision on new fly Reel
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Re: Decision on new fly Reel
« Reply #12 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!
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Re: Decision on new fly Reel
« Reply #13 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.
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Re: Decision on new fly Reel
« Reply #14 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.

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