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SUBJECT: # 2807: Good basic reel

Submitted by Sea Aggie fly guy (165.95.49.106) from TEXAS on 8/19/05 10:12:00 AM

Just a general question. Who makes some good fairly basic reels (saltwater use). I'm sort of a minimalist the less there is on the reel the less there is to go wrong.

1. 8/25/05 12:35:00 PM Submitted by Edward (Fly Rod) (65.163.87.5) from TEXAS says Good Large Arbor Reel for Reasonable Price
   Take a look at the Ross Evolution. It is a $300 reel, but worth the price. It is amazingly light and still more than adequate.

   I have a Tibor Everglades (sinking line) and a Billy Pate (floating line) that I switch between. If I had to buy another rod setup I would seriously contemplate the Evolution reel.

   Don't screw around with the Orvis Large Arbors...

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2. 8/26/05 11:55:00 AM Submitted by Sea Aggie fly guy (165.95.49.106) from TEXAS says Thanks
   I'll have to look into that. Thanks for the direction.

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3. 8/30/05 9:06:00 AM Submitted by Capt. Ken Roy Tale Spinner Charters from FLORIDA says Unless you plan to fish for Billfish and Tarpon
   Almost any reel is adequate. Right now I am using a new Pfluger Trion. It is pretty slick and cheap too. I used a Pfluger Medalist for everything, including some large Tarpon for lots of years.

   Don't rule out the STH Cassette reels. Easy and cheap to change lines on.

   I have a Penn International that is too dang heavy.

   Check out the Valentine multiplier too. Fastest line pick up on the market and a darn fine reel to boot.

   I'm fishing out of my kayak more and more often. I wouldn't want to take my Winston rod into harm's way.

   The new Pfluger Trion 8 wt with the Trion reel is a fantastic rig for not a lot of money.

   Flyfishing has become a Yuppie Sport. Flyfishing ain't magic and in some situations, I'll kick a spinfisherman's butt real hard.

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4. 9/6/05 4:31:00 PM Submitted by finfeather98 (204.64.0.171) from TEXAS says reel
   I agree chose a ross great reel for the price.

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