I am in the process of putting together a new outfit. I am going to give the TFO 7 or 8wt a try and am choosing between a few reels and thought I would ask ya’lls opinion. I would prefer a large arbor reel but it is not an absolute. Here are the ones I have found that fit my price range:
Cabela’s
SR Model 2, $174, 7.36oz, 150yds of 20lb
L.L.Bean (not LA)
Orion #3, $183, 8oz, 150yds of 20lb
Lamson
Radius 3, $165, 5.5oz, 150yds of 20lb
Velocity 3, $235, 6.25oz, 150yds of 20lb (not LA)
Ross
Rhythm 3, $220, 4.7oz, 175yds of 20lb
Bass Pro
Gold Cup III $179, 8.3oz, 200yds of 20lb
Scientific Angler’s
System 2 LA 678, $234, 6.88oz, 120yds of 20lb
System 2 78, $159, 7.1oz, 240yds of 20lb
I suppose I am asking if any one of these stands out in anyone’s mind as being above the rest or being horrible. I have spun a few of them in the stores but just don’t have any rod time with them. Thanks.