Dietz.....been fishing fly logic reels for over 10 years now...........the FLA 5 will get you about 130 yards and a 7 wt line........it is perfect for a 6 wt line...........I have owned this particular reel and loved it........a little on the heavy side......but a great reel nonetheless-- I fished this reel with a 7 wt WF LINE and 20 pound micron backing
the FLO 456 is a nice reel.........for steelies I'd bump up to the 789.........althought the 456 -- 130 yards 20 pound micron with a 6 wt line--would suffice........
I have owned roughly over 20 fly logic reels over the past 10 years.............sold them in hopes of finding a better reel........I have not found a better reel........these reels are flat out awesome.........
The FLP 567 is an amazing reel for the price and holds a ton of backing with a 7 wt line and holds plenty of backing with an 8 wt line
the wildberry color is my favorite.......midnight blue and mossy green follow.......
You can find them cheaply on ebay-- the fly fishing shop......the FLA 5 is about 159 bucks, the FLO 456 is 149 and the FLO 789 runs 149....sweet sweet deals.......
Just keep your eye out for the FLO large arbor reel--FLO 789 Large Arbor Killer looks, but no backing capacity unless you drop down to 6 or 7 wt............this reel would be great on a 10.5 foot or 11 foot 5 or 6 wt switch rod
I was introduced to the reels of Fly Logic when I was in college.....1998.......fell in love with them almost immediately.......I have fished with some top notch reels.......sold them all and returned to my first true love....
Fly Logic
I have also fished the FLA 10 -- used it for salmon fishing-- I put many salmon on the bank with this reel.......held a country mile of backing with a 10 wt WF-F line
again, can't say enough good things about Fly Logic reels
They even have a Try Logic Program-- you use your credit to CHARGE the reel or rod.........they mail it to you for free.......you have 14 days to try the reel or rod......if you like it--keep it---if you don't like it....tell them you are sending it back.....they will refund the money to your credit card
customer service is top notch
post edited by 2Bonthewater - 2009/11/30 16:29:37