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matthoops33 -> Fly Reels (4/24/2008 11:40:16 PM)

I recieved my first fly rod as a gift this weekend. It is a 8 and a half foot 5wt rod. I was looking for suggestions as to what kind of reel to put on it. The biggest water I will be fishing is the Yough, and I'll only be fishing for medium size trout. What kind of action? What kind of drag system? Anti-reverse or no? Please, help a new guy out a little bit.



SilverKype -> RE: Fly Reels (4/24/2008 11:59:03 PM)

What kind of price you looking for?

Around $150 -- I'd suggest a Ross Cimarron #2.  Light as you're going to get at that price.   If you're looking to go more expensive, there are a lot of options.  A light reel is important!!  Try to go around 4 ounces, whatever the case.



jlh42581 -> RE: Fly Reels (4/25/2008 7:05:11 AM)

Action? Anti Reverse? Man that would really suck.

If you EVER plan to try and use it for steelehead id go with something with a disk drag. A click pawl will burn up. Seeing as this is your first fly rod I assume its not a masterpiece.

Id take a look at this

http://www.fishusa.com/G-Loomis-Venture-Fly-Reels_p.html?i=8732DA873A3E4DD8B237505758836B05

or this

http://www.orvis.com/store/product_choice.asp?pf_id=40C7&dir_id=758&group_id=768&cat_id=7627&subcat_id=7643

I actually own the orvis. Its a nice reel. I looked to see if FishUSA still sold the pfluger I have on my cortland but they dont. It was a steal for a disc drag reel.



matthoops33 -> RE: Fly Reels (4/25/2008 7:27:18 AM)

I'm looking for something much less expensive. I want a quality reel for under $100 if that is possible.



jlh42581 -> RE: Fly Reels (4/25/2008 7:36:36 AM)

quote:

ORIGINAL: matthoops33

I'm looking for something much less expensive. I want a quality reel for under $100 if that is possible.


My fiance actually had this on her first rod. I was actually very impressed for $30.

http://www.troutlet.com/Martin-Mountain-Brook-Disc-Drag-Standard-Arbor-Fly-Fishing-Reels-P196.aspx

heres another one

http://www.troutlet.com/Martin-Mountain-Brook-Large-Arbor-Fly-Fishing-Reels-P194.aspx




jlh42581 -> RE: Fly Reels (4/25/2008 7:41:13 AM)

If you care to go to the 60 range, this IS the pfluger I was talking about. It looks slightly different now then when I bought mine.
http://www.troutlet.com/Pflueger-Summit-Large-Arbor-Fly-Fishing-Reels-P213.aspx




indsguiz -> RE: Fly Reels (4/25/2008 9:06:04 AM)

matt,
    If it is your first flyrod, and if it is a 5 wt I doubt you will be using it much for steelhead.  (usually 7-8 wt is best).  So with that in mind, you will probably be fishing for much smaller fish.  Go to any good store and get yourself an old style Pflueger Medalist and just enjoy fishing.  I know I'm the anti-gear hog but I just can't see going into debt for a reel if you're just starting out.  There are plenty of reels under 35.00 that will reel in a fish no problem.  Besides, in most cases I've seen, unless you're into a fish over two pounds you'll be fishing with the line in your left hand and "stripping" line back so you really don't need a disk drag, or titanium, or 12 ball bearings.  Get yourself a nice cheap reel and have fun.  Then if you like it you can move up, or let it sit in the closet with no regrets. 



doubletaper -> RE: Fly Reels (4/25/2008 10:32:06 AM)

matt, i agree with indsguiz on a first reel. i have three of them (medalists). if you want one give me your address i'll send you one for i don't use them any more but they work. i don't care for the clicking sound of a reel[:'(] my small reels are now either orvis clearwater or original battenkill, you can disconnect the click paw and the drag still works and as indy says unless you tie into a 2lb. trout you should learn to use your 'line' hand to keep tension.
i also like orvis only because i can go to any dealer and get a spool on demand for the reel.
i just got a l.l.bean center disc drag and it's smooth also, but i can't disconnect the clicker. ~dt 



Loomis -> RE: Fly Reels (4/25/2008 11:41:14 AM)

get the Orvis BBS 2 that JLH reccomended to you, you wont be dissapointed once you catch the bug for fly fishin



ElonDO-fishing -> RE: Fly Reels (4/26/2008 2:18:04 AM)

I would second the suggestion by JLH about the Martin Mountain Brook reels.  I used the Large Arbor version (http://www.troutlet.com/Martin-Mountain-Brook-Large-Arbor-Fly-Fishing-Reels-P194.aspx) when I started out.  It's a great little reel for the price.  It held up well for steelhead & also a good trout reel.  You should definitely check it out.



Lochswa -> RE: Fly Reels (4/26/2008 3:09:42 AM)

My first reel was a cortland, similar to the old pfluger. Personally I wouldnt invest too much money if you arent going to fish much with it. If you really get into it you will demand better gear.  Just my 2 cents.



anchke -> RE: Fly Reels (4/27/2008 11:15:02 PM)

The old Pfleuger/Medalist is cheap and functional. I have some that are more than 25 years old and still work fine. (They're been maintained.) That said, the problem with them (IMHO) is that their cage is held together with screws that loosen up with use and have to be frequently checked and tightened. Also, their tolerances aren't especially fine, and I've had lines somehow get behind the spool at awkward moments.

If I were you you, I think I'd consider the L.L. Bean and Orvis mid-arbor reels. In effect, you'd be buying your second reel first, which is financially sensible IMHO.

I think the new Bean Quest reel is in your price range. Nice reel and extra spools won't break the bank.

Good luck.




indsguiz -> RE: Fly Reels (4/28/2008 2:11:21 AM)

anchke,
   RE: the screws in your medalists.  Try putting some red loctite on them.  Take them out, put a drop of red on them and then re-install.  Works great.



davef -> RE: Fly Reels (4/28/2008 8:43:01 AM)

I'm with the all who recommend a less costly reel to start with till you know more about what you want. Untill last fall i used a south bend finalist with a drag for all trout and steelhead fishing i did. I actually had 3 of them, one for about 30 years, and never had a problem. They come up every now and then on ebay and i think i got the last one new for less than $10 including shipping.
They were a brand that was cheaper than the pflueger back in the old days. They also are held together with screws but i've never noticed one working lose on the brand.



Loomis -> RE: Fly Reels (4/28/2008 11:06:19 AM)

south bend lol



davef -> RE: Fly Reels (4/28/2008 6:45:45 PM)

They worked fine for 30 years with never a problem and the drags were fine for steelies up to 32 1/2 inchs on elk. What more can a fly reel do? Hold the line and reel it in when needed?
quote:

ORIGINAL: Loomis

south bend lol



smallhook -> RE: Fly Reels (4/29/2008 12:12:53 AM)

I have this reel and love it.

http://www.fishusa.com/Okuma-Integrity-Large-Arbor-Fly-Reels_p.html?i=CF71CBC6AC3548D4BCF227F3225B84B6



2Bonthewater -> RE: Fly Reels (4/29/2008 7:49:09 PM)

Fly Logic FLP 567--  100 bucks--found on ebay for about 65 bucks
usa made
great drag system
if you do plan to fish steelhead, just buy another spool and put 7 or 8 wt line on it
I have landed 30 lb salmon with this reel using 7 wt fly line

entry level okuma's:  slv, cascade, magnitude  all can be purchased for under 60 bucks








gatekeeper -> RE: Fly Reels (5/21/2008 11:03:03 PM)

Bought a Ross a couple years ago for dad for right around 100.  Plain jane clicker but excellent quality plenty of reel for trout and PA steel. 



formerguide -> RE: Fly Reels (5/22/2008 10:54:55 AM)

Fly reels-

Almost all freshwater reels are made better than they need to be made...

And a saltwater reel cannot be made well enough...

A click and pawl drag is sufficient for 90% of all freshwater work- having said that, the insurance of a smooth, adjustable drag is never a bad thing.

In the salt, your reel is more important than your rod. Your drag cannot be overbuilt, especially for offshore work. If I'm bluewater fishing, give me a $200 rod and an $800 reel anyday.



thedrake -> RE: Fly Reels (5/24/2008 1:11:53 AM)

If you look on ebay, you'll find a lot of good reels for around $100 or less that will suit your needs just fine. I think the teton tioga is a hard reel to beat for the price. The drag is very smooth and the reel is pretty tough. I've dropped mine more times than I would like to admit, and it has taken the mishandling well. I think they are around $140, but you could find one on ebay for much less. I've owned more expensive reels that werent half as good.

Orvis reels arent bad, but in my experience there are better reels in the same price range. I have an orvis mid-arbor that I paid around $140 for, and after a hard weekend of steelheading, the spool rubs on the frame as I reel it, and as line is pulled out. It was a waste of money. I also owned an orvis bbs. It seemed to work fine, but not quite as well as others made by ross, teton, galvan etc., in the same price range.

If you are fishing for trout, you'll likely need a good drag at some point. You'll find out what I mean eventually. If you are fishing for steelhead, you'll likely need a decent drag on many of the fish you catch, especially if you're going to use a 5 weight.



avidangler -> RE: Fly Reels (5/24/2008 3:17:41 PM)

The Ross Flycast would fit the bill of less than $100.  Used a buddy of mines and seemed like a nice reel.



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