Reels for 0-wt. and 1-wt. rods

[Joe Hyde]

Maybe I'm looking in the wrong places, but I can't find any reels that are specifically made for super-lightweight 1-wt. and 0-wt. fly rods.

The reel that I put on my 1-wt. rod, it's a good reel but feels unnaturally heavy in my hand because there isn't enough rod mass out front for proper counterbalance.

It seems strange that these superlight rods would be getting built and marketed to the fishing public without there being a number of "matching" reels manufactured to fit them. But again, maybe there actually are some #0 and #1 reels and I'm just not finding them.

Could someone please recommend a solution or two that I can investigate?

[flysupplies]

Sounds like you are looking for current production 1wt reels:

Hardy Flyweight you probably know about.
Here's a new one you may not have seen:
Marryat Baby:

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Regards,

Bob
Fly Supplies
aflyshop.com

[Jim Hatch]

Hey Joe,

This graphite model is 2 1/2 inches in
diameter and weighs 2.7 ounces. I have 3
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Warm regards, Jim

[Joe Billingsley]

You might want to look at the Bass Pro Shop White River Classic Ultralight. I don't know if it is small as you want (it's 2 1/2 inches and 2.2 oz.), but I bought one last year for a 6' 2-weight and it works fine. It's not powerful by any stretch, but I don't suppose you need or want one for a 0 or 1 weight anyway.
Joe

Ross Colorado 0 or Dannielson "Midge"

[Joe Hyde]

Many thanks, guys.

I wouldn't have asked, but...

Well, and I'm kinda embarassed to admit this, but there's a Sage 7'10" 0-weight rod that keeps whispering my name?


Joe

"Better small than not at all."

[bgreer]

Like Joe said, the BP White River Ultralight classic is a decent little reel. Very small and lightweight. Although it has no drag.

I have one and like it. Even with no drag...it's a fun little reel. Not too expensive, either.

[gadabout]

I use an Orvis CFO I on my 1-weight.

[anglerdave]

Joe

I would think a Pfleuger 1492 or an LLBean Quest might work. If you get too small of a reel then you might have the problem with your ling taking a set because the spool is smaller. I had a Fin Nor lite on my 3wt and sold it because of that reason. Another reel that comes to mind is an Orvis BBSII.

Dave

Dave

[Gardenfish]

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check out the Avon and the Magnesium. I am using the Magnesium on my Sage SLT 1 wt. I will probably have that rod and reel cremated with me.