Martin
Check some of the Ross world wide reels, I think The 'FlyStart' might fall in line with what you are looking to spend and they're decent reels.
Bob
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Martin
Check some of the Ross world wide reels, I think The 'FlyStart' might fall in line with what you are looking to spend and they're decent reels.
Bob
I found a 3/4 fly reel for $ 39.59 with tax and all. It's a Stone Creek Voyager, it looks pretty much like the Okuma Sierra only a bit smaller (which is what I was looking for). I didn't buy it because I wanted to hear what you guys have to say about that brand.
Thanks
I looked at it and it does look very much like the Okuma. I cannot tell you anything else about it since I cannot hold it in my hand and really evaluate it further. I did notice that the 3/4 is a click drag and the 5wt and up are disc drags. I don't know if that has any bearing on what you are looking for or not. I just typed in "Stone Creek Voyager reels" in the Google search window and found a site that sells them and other brands. Their price on the 3/4 was $40. Sorry I cannot give you more info on that reel.
I you are looking for serviceable AND inexpensive check the Topwater fly reels at Albright. I got a couple for our club's fly fishing class and I believe they'll do the job for you. Not bad at $29.99. Check at www.albrightflyfish.com
10/2 - There's a sale going on at Albright and these reels are currently $19.99
Thanks eveybody for your valuable help.
I can second this one. I picked up the Hobbs Creek for my 3wt this past spring and it has been as good as you would expect from a reel costing twice as much or more. It doesn't sound like you're looking for rod jewelry, just a decent reel, and that's what these are.
If I ever put the drag to the test, I'll let you know how that holds up, too. :wink:
If you have a Gander Mtn, I just saw where they have fly reels at 25% off when I was in there today.
well, the stone creek I saw yesterday happened to be the last one on display so I got $ 10 off the discounted price. Can't beat that, I will use it every now and then so I'm sure it'll be enough. I do gotta say that sucks to be me right now because I use to live really near to Sportmen's Warehouse and Cabela's so I got really good deals on in store sales...I don't have that option anymore.
Thanks again for everybody's help.
Any of the old BFR made click reels were great for light duty. Cortland Crown, Vista clicker, Rimfly, the old orvis cleawater and madison reels...all cheap, light weight and bullet proof + easy to switch right to left.
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I'm not a big fan of loud clicking but then again, I don't think I'll be catching big fish on it. lol.