Reel Question
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Reel Question
Best fishing bud gave me an 8 weight rod after he moved to an even sturdier one to target cobia and tarpon. Not a great fly fisherman by any stretch, as I've mainly used much lighter weights for panfish in the Carolinas where placement wasn't critical to catch hungry brim eager to eat evertyhing in sight
Reason for the post is the reel he had on it needs replacing. While I'm not aiming to put the cheapest plastic Wally-World replacement I can find on it, not looking to put a top end reel on it either until I can put a lot more practice in. Any recommendations on a reel that won't break the bank? Mainly will be aiming to catch trout, reds, and possibly smaller cobes with it. Could see dropping between $60 to $150 on a good reel, but definitely no more at the moment. Should add that I fish left handed reels. Any and ALL recommendations will be GREATLY appreciated!
Reason for the post is the reel he had on it needs replacing. While I'm not aiming to put the cheapest plastic Wally-World replacement I can find on it, not looking to put a top end reel on it either until I can put a lot more practice in. Any recommendations on a reel that won't break the bank? Mainly will be aiming to catch trout, reds, and possibly smaller cobes with it. Could see dropping between $60 to $150 on a good reel, but definitely no more at the moment. Should add that I fish left handed reels. Any and ALL recommendations will be GREATLY appreciated!
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go to albright tackle good reels for the money
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I come from a small drinking community with a fishing problem
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WOW! Some darn nice looking reels for surprising prices! Any favored reel out of the bunch?
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flanders and i both have gp 7/8 there real smooth and 4x the drag adjustment than my loop reels
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WTF you guys withholding info for - that's a nice looking reel and better looking price. Been looking for reel for my 9wt. How do you like the drag?
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drag real smooth and goes from free spool to lock down like i said goober good reel for the money
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FHC wrote:drag real smooth and goes from free spool to lock down like i said goober good reel for the money
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I'll take that POS loop of your hands. $25, going once..... twice......FHC wrote:flanders and i both have gp 7/8 there real smooth and 4x the drag adjustment than my loop reels
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good luck with one buddy!!!Barhopr wrote:I'll take that POS loop of your hands. $25, going once..... twice......FHC wrote:flanders and i both have gp 7/8 there real smooth and 4x the drag adjustment than my loop reels
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ant nobody that lucky
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Bump....I'll still take that Euro trash reel off of your hands. It's made in Korea you know
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barhopr i will let you have for 90.00
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This one sliped by me FHC, sorry.
Is it the 2-6 or the 5-8?
Is it the 2-6 or the 5-8?
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mills its the 5-8