Bauer Reels

[Ct Don]

Any thoughts on 6/7wt Bauer Reels for use in the salt. I have a 3pc, 9ft, tip action, 6/7wt Gatti Rod that I will be casting a 6WF line with as large a fly as it will cast at schoolie stripers.

Will they take the punishment and which model do you think would serve me best?

[Jed]

Not familiar with the reel, but schoolies are not all that much of a load and if you give the reel a thorough rinsing you shoul be fine.

jed

[flyrdr]

I have an old Phluger Medalist that I've used for stripers for 9 or 10 years and it still works fine. I always make sure I thoroughly wash it in fresh water after each use. Your Bauer reel is more than adequate as long as you take care of it.

[J Castwell]

I know a wide bunch of Gatti rod owners, none of which have resorted to using one of those reels.

[Jonezee]

I think you should look for a Hardy Zenith multiplier. Not Gatti should be seen without one.