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Fly Reel - 10/31/2009 10:11:34 AM   
bingsbaits


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From: NW, PA
Status: offline 		I think I kind of put the cart before the horse as I learned to tie a couple flies before I owned a Fly rod to use them on..

Thanks to you fellas for your info and shortening the learning curve considerably..

I have never chased steel with a fly rod. But I am about to try.

Last time I had a fly rod in my hands was 25 yrs ago, so I am basically starting over..

I just picked up a 9'  6w   4pcs rod..  Sage Launch...

Reviews seem pretty good for beginner use...

As I know little about Fly reels my next question is..

What reel will match up to this rod ? It will be used almost exclusively for steelhead.


How do you match up reel weight compared to rod weight ?? Is there a standard or formula to follow ? Would like to get the balance right...


Trying to keep the cost of reel to $100...

Thanks in advance guys as all the help is greatly appreciated...



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RE: Fly Reel - 10/31/2009 10:39:32 AM   
hendey lathe

 

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Status: offline 		Check out mrfc.com . Lamson Radius 2 for $99.00. I just bought a pair of Cloudveil Wading Pants, 175.00 off regular price. Just call it an early Christmas present to myself.

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RE: Fly Reel - 10/31/2009 12:01:43 PM   
TheSnowman


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Status: offline 		I know your price range is 100$ last year right before christmas i got a lamson konic mid arbor it listed for 139$ but due to the 2009 models coming in they knocked the price down to 129$ said they had to make room for new inventory i'm very happy with it.. And another one for right around 130$ would be an orvis battenkill another great fly reel that would match up nice with that sage rod..

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RE: Fly Reel - 10/31/2009 12:29:37 PM   
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Status: online 		The Konic is a great reel for the buck...great drag system, step into a GURU and away from the pressure molding for only a few bucks.

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RE: Fly Reel - 10/31/2009 2:36:11 PM   
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Status: online 		I have the same Sage Launch, but mine is an 8wt. I put an Orvis Battenkill Mid-Arbor IV on it. It balances nicely and isn't too big for it. I think there is a Battenkill Mid-Arbor III that is tad smaller (Cold, you have one of those, right?) that might be good for the 6wt.

My first was a Sage Fli 9' 6" 6wt. It's a nice in-between rod for trout and panfish and even bass and such if you're so inclined. It's probably very similar to yours. Though I did eventually go to the 8wt for steel as it has more backbone than the 6wt and I got tired of the fish telling me what to do.

I'd definitely recommend a reel with some guts. Mid or Large arbor (reels in more line per crank) and something with at least a decent drag. Don't have to spend megabucks, but don't go bottom-of-the-barrel though either.

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RE: Fly Reel - 10/31/2009 3:05:45 PM   
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Status: offline 		I have one too (Battenkill mid-arbor III).I paid $139 for it and at the time they had a promotion going where I got an extra spool for free. It balances just fine on my 6 wt. The jury's still out on the drag for steelhead though as I've only hooked 3 while using it. Cold can answer that question.   

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RE: Fly Reel - 10/31/2009 3:09:29 PM   
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Status: offline 		I see FishUSA has the Okuma Vashion  V56 on sale for $95. Anybody ever used one of those? 

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RE: Fly Reel - 10/31/2009 5:20:23 PM   
Plum Bob

 

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Status: offline 		For erie steelhead you should have a reel with a spool diameter of 3.7 to 3.75".  The Lamson Konic would be a good choice and would balance well with your 6 wt sage. About $130.

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RE: Fly Reel - 10/31/2009 6:20:26 PM   
bingsbaits


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Status: offline 		Any plus or minus on the arbor size ? Mid or Large ?

Found an Orvis Battenkill lll LA for a reasonable price..

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-ORVIS-LARGE-ARBOR-BATTENKILL-III-FLY-REEL_W0QQitemZ170400734380QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item27acacdcac


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RE: Fly Reel - 10/31/2009 6:26:29 PM   
Plum Bob

 

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Status: offline 		The Battenkill should serve you well.

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RE: Fly Reel - 10/31/2009 6:34:40 PM   
Plum Bob

 

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Status: offline 		Mid or large arbor, either would be ok.  3.75" approx. spool diameter is good because it gives a faster line retreive than say a reel of 3.5". 

< Message edited by Plum Bob -- 10/31/2009 6:36:29 PM >

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RE: Fly Reel - 10/31/2009 7:46:30 PM   
doubletaper


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From: clarion, pa
Status: offline 		i used a battenkill ma III on my 7 wt. no problems when i hooked into steelies out from trout run. the drag slowed them down after they took me into the backing but before they reached canada!!
i just purchased the mid arbor IV. for steelies. didn't get to use it yet but i'm sure it will do just as good and if not better. 


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RE: Fly Reel - 10/31/2009 11:14:21 PM   
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From: Perryopolis Pa
Status: offline 		Look at some of the stuff from Albright. I cant speek on the products, but for the price may be ok. I may pick up a reel just for a spare.

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RE: Fly Reel - 11/1/2009 9:14:21 AM   
dietz31684


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Status: offline 		I got a brand new Ross Fly Start 4 (7/8 wt) with backing, line, and leader for $65 after shipping on ebay.  Landed 7 fish first time out and it worked fine, overall very smooth and quiet reel.  

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RE: Fly Reel - 11/1/2009 10:17:05 AM   
RIZ

 

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Status: online 		a lot of reels are good the 1st few times out, it's the 100th fish that matter.  if it can hold up to numbers of burning runs, that's a good reel.  i bought a redington LA, same reels as the okuma airframe, and it worked well for 3 yrs.  now the drag is really touchy.  a few millimeter of a turn and its could be too tight or loose.  for a work horse reel i'd go with a machined Al reel, with a mid to large arbor.

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