Helios vs. Eastfork

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LoganWade03
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2009/02/26 19:48:52 (permalink)

Helios vs. Eastfork

Looking to get a 3/4 for fishing trout in mainly smaller streams have it narrowed down to these 2 just having trouble deciding....any input or opinions would be appreciated...thanks
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    KJH807
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    RE: Helios vs. Eastfork 2009/02/26 22:49:39 (permalink)
    well... one is almost double the $ of the other
     
    helios runs shorter and lighter line wt
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    RE: Helios vs. Eastfork 2009/02/26 22:56:38 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: KJH807

    well... one is almost double the $ of the other


     
    They are in the same ballpark $ range.
     
    My buddy just picked up an eastfork a couple of months ago.  Sweet reel IMO for under $200, Loomis seems to really be catching up with the competition in regards to their fly reels.  The are very smooth and have a very nice drag system.
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    RE: Helios vs. Eastfork 2009/02/26 23:02:06 (permalink)
    helios- 775
    eastfork-385
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    Esox_Hunter
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    RE: Helios vs. Eastfork 2009/02/26 23:14:44 (permalink)
    Holy crap!!!  Are we talking U.S. dollars here?
     
    Okuma Helios--$170-190
    Loomis Eastfork--$170-200
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    LoganWade03
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    RE: Helios vs. Eastfork 2009/02/26 23:19:05 (permalink)
    I was refering to reels KJH...sry for the confusion, the okuma helios and the loomis eastfork
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    RE: Helios vs. Eastfork 2009/02/26 23:21:23 (permalink)
    ahhhh
    i was on rods...
     
    orivs helios
    g. loomis eastfork
     
    i am a fan of orvis BBS (if they are still made in england)
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    RE: Helios vs. Eastfork 2009/02/26 23:31:27 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: KJH807

    ahhhh
    i was on rods...

    orivs helios
    g. loomis eastfork

    i am a fan of orvis BBS (if they are still made in england)

     
    Well I guess that clears it up a bit...
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    RE: Helios vs. Eastfork 2009/02/27 00:21:03 (permalink)
    yeah I have heard a lot of good about the BBS however I dont beleive they are still made in england, not to sure though.  Might just go with that
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    RE: Helios vs. Eastfork 2009/02/27 06:22:54 (permalink)
    i have one for my 2wt... i like it
     
    if you are fishing small water with a small rod, the reel is just holding line
     
     
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    RE: Helios vs. Eastfork 2009/02/27 08:28:01 (permalink)
    I have the Loomis east  fork 7/8 3.7" spool diameter.  Bought it 2 years ago, gets a lot of hard use, very smooth with a good drag. I love it for erie steelhead. GREAT reel for around $185.  I would reccomend this reel, would be a good choice for inland trout in smaller sizes. Of course there are other reels for less money, say around $100 that are more than adaquate for inland trout, even steelhead.
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    RE: Helios vs. Eastfork 2009/02/27 11:07:32 (permalink)
    thanks guys found a deal on the helios that I couldn't pass up.  It also got an amazing review from hatch magazine so I went with it.
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