Tyronefly, curious why a click and pawl over a disc drag? As mentioned previously the TFO MK 1 has a disc drag but is a excellent value. The reel and a extra spool will run you about $235.00 retail.
Rob
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Tyronefly, curious why a click and pawl over a disc drag? As mentioned previously the TFO MK 1 has a disc drag but is a excellent value. The reel and a extra spool will run you about $235.00 retail.
Rob
The Redington CT is a great C/P reel. I fish one on my 3wt outfit. They're discontinued now, but new ones are regularly available on ebay. There's one out there now for $70. You may have to hunt a bit for spare spools. Ebay, FAOL, and [url=http://www.tradenstuff.com:bda55]www.tradenstuff.com[/url:bda55] are all possibilities.
idahofisher,
I am going to be buying another rod and I want a second reel so I don't have to switch back and forth between one reel when changing rods. Also, my brother will be going fishing with me and I am hoping to get him to try fly fishing. I have always liked the sound of a click and pawl. It brings back memories of when I was a kid fishing with my grandfather.
The cork drag reel I have just doesn't have the same appeal.
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Benjo,
I have looked at the Abel Creek and the discontinued TR series. I own an Abel Big Game and consider those models as a compliment to it. While Abel is an excellent choice, there are other makes and models that I would like to hear about from the folks here before I make a decision.
Might be 100 over your stated limit, ... but my goto Click 'n Pawl 5 wt is a Sage 3200:
Weight- 3 1/8 oz
Diameter- 3 1/4 in.
Yards- 150
Suggested Retail- $295
Extra spool- $125
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Tyrone,
I have a Redington CT like Lew and it's a nicely made reel. You might find one on ebay for around $50. Also, call Ernies Casting Pond in Soquel, he has some old stock, brand new stuff on sale right now.
I agree on the sound. I have the CFO on my boo and superfines, and if I had to choose one at this point it would be Hardy.
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