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2007/04/29 23:27:13 (permalink)

looking for a new fly reel

looking for a new reel for my 5wt and 6wt rods. was goning to get one that i can use for both line wt's. im wanting  the  price to be less than 300 for the reel. and one made in the usa.  look at a ross 2day and it   looked very nice. any ideas or info on reels that  work well for uns guys would be great..
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    duncsdad
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    RE: looking for a new fly reel 2007/04/30 07:38:32 (permalink)
    Clearwater,
     
    I have a Ross Evolution and just love it.  For the money, it is a good choice.

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    RE: looking for a new fly reel 2007/04/30 13:49:54 (permalink)
    Hard to beat a Ross.

    My reports and advice are for everyone to enjoy, not just the paying customers.
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    RE: looking for a new fly reel 2007/04/30 14:07:39 (permalink)
    http://fishusa.resultspage.com/search?p=Q&lbc=fishusa&uid=733172269&ts=custom&w=ross&af=cat1_Reels&isort=score&method=and
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    RE: looking for a new fly reel 2007/05/01 22:37:07 (permalink)
    Lamson velocity
    Teton tioga
    Mid priced and excellent quality
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    RIZ
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    RE: looking for a new fly reel 2007/05/02 11:01:01 (permalink)
    unless your fishing for bone fish with it you don't need a $300 high end reel.  one for around $100 would be fine. 
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    RE: looking for a new fly reel 2007/05/02 15:04:49 (permalink)
    ORIGINAL: clearwater

    looking for a new reel for my 5wt and 6wt rods. was goning to get one that i can use for both line wt's. im wanting  the  price to be less than 300 for the reel. and one made in the usa.  look at a ross 2day and it   looked very nice. any ideas or info on reels that  work well for uns guys would be great..

     
     
    Galvan Fly reels, made in USA.
     
    http://www.galvanflyreels.com/
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    RE: looking for a new fly reel 2007/05/02 16:28:58 (permalink)
    I agree with gatekeeper. I have both the Lamson and the Teton. I like the Lamson better. Tremendous reels.
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    RE: looking for a new fly reel 2007/05/02 19:21:24 (permalink)
    Nobody needs a big screen TV either.  Nobody needs a 3000 SQF house either.  Nobody needs 10 fishing rods either.  Nobody needs a safe full of guns either.  Nobody needs a fast computer either.  Nobody needs a car that goes faster than the speed limit either.
     
    Point????
     
    Its want -- not need.

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    clearwater
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    RE: looking for a new fly reel 2007/05/02 20:58:52 (permalink)
    i  went with a ross rythm in they gray color.
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    RE: looking for a new fly reel 2007/05/02 21:27:23 (permalink)
    I have had my Ross Rythm for....going on 2 years now and it has performed absolutely flawlessly for me.  I think you made a great choice.  I also went with the slate gray, definately looked nicer. 
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    RE: looking for a new fly reel 2007/05/04 01:20:02 (permalink)
    Clearwater,
          Guess I'm too late,  BUT:  There is a guy on e-bay selling reproduction Vom Hoff reels in the sizes you mentioned.  They appear to be sweeeet!  The original Vom Hoff's have set the standard for fly reels for years and currently sell for $$$$.  If these repos are 1/2 the reel of the originals they would be great.  Antique looking too, yet all modern.  I'm going to pick up a couple this summer.

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