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Post by mike on Dec 18, 2017 13:07:11 GMT -6
Just throwing out an open-ended question to troll for thoughts and opinions (have yet to meet a fly fisherman without a few!).
So my question, obvious from the title, what is your favorite fly reel for your trout lake rig(s)? I've got a whole box of them already, and don't NEED another, but you know how that goes...
To get it rolling, among my reel collection are a bunch of old Ross reels (original Cimarrons and Gunnisons). They are essentially bulletproof, but I'm considering picking up a late model large arbor Cimarron, which gets high marks for slap retrieve function and other things. Also looking at getting another Lamson Liquid. I am VERY impressed with my first one and it must be one of the best $100 reels out there. The deal they have of a reel and 2 extra spools for $160 might be hard to pass up.
Advice: don't ever inventory your rod or reel collection. You then have plausible deniability against any information that might be held against you.
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Post by rockbass09 on Dec 18, 2017 17:31:34 GMT -6
I don't own many fly reels but the ones that have worked best for me when presenting a trout rig are Okuma and Redington, namely the Sierra and the Path. Both do their jobs, I haven't had any problems with either, good enough for me.
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Post by mike on Dec 18, 2017 19:46:48 GMT -6
Okumas have a pretty solid reputation. I have the Reddington Surge and its a solid performer too.
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Post by brianrap on Dec 19, 2017 7:23:51 GMT -6
I've never use one but have heard/read a lot of good things about the Lamsons. One downside I have read is that they do dent/ding quite easily so you do have to be relatively careful with them. I've had pretty good luck with Okuma (SLVs). Did have one that kinda' seized up on me after some saltwater use but after giving it a good cleaning and lube it worked perfectly again (was a good reminder to me to clean/rinse any reel after using in the salt). The SLVs have a pretty decent drag and I have brought in a lot of very large cats and carp on them. The Redingtons I have tried were good but I much prefer a large arbour and the Sierras don't have that. Without looking it up, I think the Sierra is a relatively old design and more of an entry level reel. Some of the newer model Redingtons are really nice with huge arbors and really good drag systems. I also have a Sage 2200 series that I really like but I use it on my lighter rods so most of the time it ends up being pretty much just a line holder. Also have some sort of Cabela's reel and it is ok as a line holder but I really wouldn't want to have to rely on it if I got into some serious fishing situations. Also have a couple of Allen reels that are quite nice with decent drag systems, although there is no local vendors for their products (that I know of anyway). Now that I think about it, I probably should have listened to you Mike and shouldn't have taken inventory of my reel collection. Not even going to start on the rods...
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Robert Burton
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Post by Robert Burton on Dec 19, 2017 23:23:27 GMT -6
I have an old Okuma Sierra that just won't die
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Post by lurker1818 on Dec 22, 2017 10:45:42 GMT -6
I picked up a very nice Pfleuger Trion with spare spool a few years back when Wholesale Sports closed in Grand Forks or Fargo, got it dirt cheap, under $50 bucks US, and it is by far the best reel that I own.
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Post by daved on Dec 29, 2017 16:16:31 GMT -6
I have been trying out a William Joseph reel and spools over the last year. Don't think the company makes em anymore (not a good sign). The Lamson looks like a good deal to try out.
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Post by mike on Jan 1, 2018 8:31:22 GMT -6
Well, I did some post Christmas shopping and picked up the Lamson Liquid deal of one reel plus two extra spools for US160. A nice plus is the padded, slotted zipper case that comes with the set, which will be nice for transport security. A single Liquid is a great bargain, but if you just buy a reel, it comes with a simple cloth bag, so consider the 3-pack if you are in the market.
So far, I haven't dinged the one Liquid I already own in a season of use without any special care or use adjustments. It is very light and has a very wide drag adjustment, so I decided to expand its role in my arsenal. It's worth noting that the liquid is cast, not machined, so may scratch a bit easier than its more expensive siblings in the Lamson lineup. Again, not an issue for me so far.
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Post by mike on Jan 1, 2018 8:39:39 GMT -6
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