Anti Reverse Fly Reels

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NotherOne
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2011/10/01 11:44:39 (permalink)

Anti Reverse Fly Reels

I used a abel anti reverse fly reel for the first time last weekend on the salmon river. i am shopping for steelhead.  anyone have any opinions on anti reverse reels or any models that you like or dislike?
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    bigfoot
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    RE: Anti Reverse Fly Reels 2011/10/01 13:07:05 (permalink)
    No real input here except to say I would like to have one but all the ones I know about are out of my price range. Maybe check out Orvis.

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    NotherOne
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    RE: Anti Reverse Fly Reels 2011/10/02 20:40:46 (permalink)
    A billy pate or a Henschel are my leading contenders right now. The prices are outrageous but i really want one!
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    dano
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    RE: Anti Reverse Fly Reels 2011/10/03 05:24:26 (permalink)
    I want one too.
    Same reason, Salmon River knuckle saver.
    Off season on eBay. Used Pate is what I'd be looking for.
    They are a tad on the heavy side.
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    speyfish13
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    RE: Anti Reverse Fly Reels 2011/10/06 17:54:28 (permalink)
    Check out Valentine Fly Reels. You can find an older model reel on ebay or on internet web sites selling used reels. Made in USA.
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    RE: Anti Reverse Fly Reels 2011/10/07 21:15:56 (permalink)
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    Check out Valentine Fly Reels. You can find an older model reel on ebay or on internet web sites selling used reels. Made in USA.


     
     
    i checked out some valentine reels. very nice. decisions, decisions.....
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    RE: Anti Reverse Fly Reels 2011/10/10 16:33:33 (permalink)
    I fished a finn-nor anti reverse for many years on steel and salmon.... I will say there is no drag smoother than anti-reverse fly reel... you can't go wrong with a billy pate;) one thing I will strongly recommend is to be sure that your choice of reel has a spool that has a palming rim.... spool palming is necessary; especially with an anti-reverse... good luck with your choice...
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    RE: Anti Reverse Fly Reels 2011/10/11 14:13:51 (permalink)
    thanks to everyone for your input.
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