It looks like I’m going to jump into the saltwater fly thing and I’ve got a rod in mind but I’m not sure which reel. I want one that’s good but doesn’t break you buying extra spools. Oh yeah, the rod is an 8 wt. Thanks.
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Scout Costa 170-SC2079BS
Ross and Lamson make nice reels…They are not cheap. If you want to go the cheaper route just get a Pflueger Trion Reel. For reds and trout the reel is not as important as the rod. You just want to make sure you give it a good soak in the Bathtub after using it
you want a reel that is completely sealed for salt water the lamson radius is not that expensive and its completly sealed. give it a look just go to chas angler and theyll set you up
sea pro sv1900 w/115 suzuki
lowe 14’ johnboat w/25 yamaha
I like Ross and Bauer.
If a man wakes up early to go fishing he 's sleep deprived, If a man wakes up late to go fishing he’s fish deprived
I use Orvis large arbor Battenkill and Lamson Velocity. Of the two, I recommend the Velocity.
Displaced Sandlapper fishing the Chesapeake until I get back home.
Lamson Velocity thats what im buying ASAP. SC did you ever get my email back? I sent it back last week that is fine with me just let me know:sunglasses:
2006 16ft actioncraft flats 115 etec
The Lamson reels are great w/ a lot of bang for your buck!
I have one Litespeed, 2 Velocity, and 1 Radius…all are great reels. For the brine, the Velocity is a great reel that will stand the abuse. My oldest V. is about 5 years and flawless…Bonefish, shark, reds, baby tarpon, it has caught it all!
Also, I have a Pfleuger trion that a guide gave me and it works great…very economical reel…FYI. The x-tra spools arent cheap, not from any model!
Calibogue, I would hesitate spending $200 on a fly reel for the salt. The ones mentioned all rust and if you don’t strip the line and backing off of them every time or two they (the spools) will corrode badly. Not to mention you will want a spare spool and you are talking another $100. unless you plan to target tarpon, tuna or wahoo you don’t need the strength and precision of an aluminum reel. I would suggest you try an Okuma Airframe/Cascade. They are made of graphite and will not corrode. They run about $40 and spare spools are $20. I have used these for years even though I have Penn, Scientific Angler, Redington, Loop and many other nice reels. You just don’t need the drag or strength of the $200 reels to land a trout or a redfish. Now understand I will get slammed for suggesting this and I have nothing against using high end reels but you just don’t need them for the type of flats fishing most of us do. Spend the money on the rod and line and buy some fly tying materials! Once you are hooked and you go target albies off of Nags Head you can buy a better reel. That’s my advice.
I agee with Marshmellow, I have used Echo graphite reels for years and have caught bonefish,smaller tarpon,snook and 40" plus reds with them in Florida. They are all I use here in SC especially out of my kayak. http://www.echoflyfishing.com/reels.php
I never suggested anyone spend “$200”…I am quite familiar with the reels I mentioned and not a one of them have any rust…none, nata! Ny reels take some abuse from time to time and get dunked in the brine too.
I would nver make a recommendation I didn’t have first hand knowledge of and I recommend you do the same!
How did saturday turnout? Thanks again for the trip!
Saw about 10 fish working the outside of a flat along the big water but in the thick grass. Had a tarpon free-jump 50 yds from the boat then the weather got nasty!
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Originally posted by CalibogueSaw about 10 fish working the outside of a flat along the big water but in the thick grass. Had a tarpon free-jump 50 yds from the boat then the weather got nasty!
Good deal. Let me know if you can make it up some morning this week. Found a great weak tide spot. Saw about 15 this morning. Caught three.
I’m sorry Calibogue I should have addressed SC2079BS. I wasn’t trying to be the smart a$$ I usually play on this site. I fish three or four days a week and leave my rods in the boat for a week at a time, so my tackle takes a hit. I have never had an aluminium reel that didn’t corrode under these conditions and I’ve had plenty. My point was simply that you can get away with a lot less reel for the local inshore fishing. To many times people are turned off by the high cost of flyfishing equipment. It really doesn’t have to be that way. I would bet that you will catch as many redfish and trout with the cheap Okuma as the $600 Van Stahl but that’s just my $.02. The Okuma is also lighter than any aluminum reel so you can throw it longer without tiering and that’s important at my age. The only problem I’ve had with the Okuma reel is that the guys in the hewes with the costa del mars laugh at me but that’s a plus!
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Originally posted by marshmellowI’m sorry Calibogue I should have addressed SC2079BS. I wasn’t trying to be the smart a$$ I usually play on this site. I fish three or four days a week and leave my rods in the boat for a week at a time, so my tackle takes a hit. I have never had an aluminium reel that didn’t corrode under these conditions and I’ve had plenty. My point was simply that you can get away with a lot less reel for the local inshore fishing. To many times people are turned off by the high cost of flyfishing equipment. It really doesn’t have to be that way. I would bet that you will catch as many redfish and trout with the cheap Okuma as the $600 Van Stahl but that’s just my $.02. The Okuma is also lighter than any aluminum reel so you can throw it longer without tiering and that’s important at my age. The only problem I’ve had with the Okuma reel is that the guys in the hewes with the costa del mars laugh at me but that’s a plus!
They have feelings too.
Whatever you do steer clear of the Loomis reels. I love their rods and can’t say enough about them…but they should not have branched into the reel game. I have had a Loomis, granted the cheapest version, for a year now and it has given me nothing but issues. The drag is horrible. I have had the reel basically go free spool to leave me with a nice mess and subsequently lose a nice fish too many times. I’m going to take some of the recommendations offered to upgrade. I spend too much money to actually get on a nice flat to lose a fish because of equipment.
Take a look at the Albright GPX Series, for the money you can’t beat the quality. Their stuff will fish as well as the higher end rods and reels.