Lightweight reel for Orvis one ounce 2 wt?

[JonTX]

I am looking for a nice lightweight reel to go on this delicate little 6-1/2' rod. I am considering the Lamson Litespeed 1, and would appreciate any suggestions/comments on that or other reels. I did a search here, and have read the posts on Litespeed pros and cons. Most use will be for warmwater bluegill, and small stream trout waters.
I have tried a small Cortland Rimfly on it, but want something a little bit more lightweight.

TIA,

JonTX

[4philbert]

Check out Overstock.com. The have a nice Fobes magnesium reel on sale.

Phil

[JonTX]

Thanks Phil, that looks like it would be perfect. Too bad they are out now, but I put in my e-mail in case they get some in. Thanks for the tip.

Jon

[deathb4disco]

check out this 2.2 oz. ultralight from Bass Pro:

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[tailingloop]

Cabelas still has some Ross Colorado CO-0 models fo about $70 and Abel is selling direct from their site the discontinued TR series for about $160.

[Corcut]

On my 6'6" 2 weight superfine I use a Waterworks Purist I reel - as nice and light as it gets.

[JonTX]

Thanks for all the replies guys.
I might drive over to Bass Pro and do the hold and feel thing on their ultralight.

Y'all have given me some good selection with a wide price range to pick from.
I like the looks of that ULA Purist, but would have to wait for one of those to show up used.

Could anyone give a comparison - pros & cons in your opinion of the:

ULA Purest 1
Abel TR/Light
Litespeed 1

thanks again, Jon

[This message has been edited by JonTX (edited 03 April 2005).]

[dryflie]

I use a TR-1 on my Orvis 2 wt and it works and looks great. You may find one at a nice price as this series has been discontinued by Abel.

Al

[Jackster]

Though I use an Orvis CFO 123 on mine, I long for the ULA Purist or the Litespeed. Too bad a real jerk of a dealer has a lock on those lines down here where I live and I refuse to buy the good stuff off of the 'net!
When a reel gets that small the coiling issues of the line bother me hence my desire for the Lamson or ULA.

[flysoup]

I have a Sage 3100 on my "00" 7'10"

ol Al

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