I'm looking for recomendations on a reel to balance a 9' 5wt TFO BVK?
Reel to balance BVK 9' 5wt?
I'm looking for recomendations on a reel to balance a 9' 5wt TFO BVK?
Separate your observations from your preconceptions. See what is, not what you expect.
I would say a TFO BVK reel would be just the ticket.
Brad
"A woman drove me to drink and I didn't even have the decency to thank her."
-W.C. Fields
Yeah, I'm gonna need to find that on clearance too Brad! But... can't believe I didn't think of that.
Separate your observations from your preconceptions. See what is, not what you expect.
I have fished that rod with both a Lamson Guru and an Orvis Battenkill Barstock (the recently discontinued version with disc drag) and I liked both. The Orvis is among the lightest reels I've seen in its various sizes, and makes a nice match with the very light BVK rod. You might be able to find a good price on one of those used or if a shop still has one in stock somewhere. There are plenty of good options for that rod I'm sure, but I would encourage something at least semi-light in weight.
I love those old model BBS's; I have several. Good buys on them on ebay now and then.
There have never in history been so many opportunities to do so many things that aren't worth doing. - William Gaddis
I use a Lamson Konic II on mine. Its a great combo. Also check out the Allen line of reels.
http://www.allenflyfishing.com/reels/
David Merical
St. Louis, MO
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