PaGuy
Thanks Fly Goddess I think I am getting the mid arbor more backing capacity for the large alaska trout. hopfully it will go nice on my new winston rod.
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I am not sure what size your Winston is (assuming for Alaska probably 6Wt-9wt) But, FWIW, I bought the BBS IV for my 8wt. (with 200 yrds. of Gel Spun backing). The reel is large enough, but very light still and with all that backing it is close to being a Large Arbor anyway. What I mean is the Fly line is on the outer part of the larger reel, doesn't come off too curly and backing realy isn't a problem with curl. Does that make sense? I have several (BFR) Mid Arbor reels, but, I do trust the battenkill drag more on the bigger fish.

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