WHICH REEL WOULD YOU BUY and WHY?

[acorbin01]

My fellow anglers, I know this is a bit unorthodox, but I must solicit your help!! I just purchased a nice 4wt rod. I now need backing, line, and reel. I am looking at purchasing one of these two offers. I submit before you the specifics that have been provided me. The question now is,

"WHICH REEL OFFER WOULD YOU TAKE and WHY?"
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FIRST OFFER:
Scientific Anglers System 2 4/5 reel. As new used a few times, no scratches. Filled with backing and SA Mastery WF 4 weight line. $60 shipped.

SECOND OFFER:
Lamson DCA-2. Flat black color, 3.00 inch diameter, 5.1 oz. In box with owner?s manual, neoprene bag and spare ?clutch part. Shows minor wear. $50
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I will tally your votes and purchase THAT reel.

THANKS!!

[ohiotuber]

I would also go with the SA...fine reel & the line alone is worth the money!
Mike

[countrygent36]

I've been using SA's products for a very long time. They have yet to let me down. I'de agree with JC, get the SA.

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Best to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to open your mouth and remove all doubt.
Something I seldom remember to do.



[This message has been edited by countrygent36 (edited 28 May 2005).]

[josko]

SA

[acorbin01]

Grand Poo-Bah,

I am going to use an STH POP 3 for my trip to Atlantic City to fish the salt. I will be fishing with FAOL angler, ?Philly?. My rod is a Bass Pro Hobbs Creek 8 wt. This is also my Alabama Bass rod. Only fishing salt 7 or 8 times a year, I think the POP will hold out. When I am in Puerto Rico and hopefully one day Andros, it should be okay because I have a TON of Gel-Spun backing on each cassette. I tried to sell the 8wt Bass Pro rod earlier on FAOL, but no one wanted it. I was humiliated!! Now I will just keep it. That?s me, always defying the odds!!

Depending on what the vote tally is between the SA and the Lamson, I will couple it with my new.....Quarrow 4wt. It came in this week. To me it is beautiful!!! I have been all over the net and this rod retailed for a WHOLE lot more than I paid ($66 vs. $300). I even corresponded with people who had actually paid $300 for it years ago and they still love it. I even called Quarrow?s new headquarters in Texas. They told me they would honor the lifetime warranty from the old Oklahoma office. If it breaks, the will repair or replace for $19.95. Just send it in.

One last thing, the gentleman with the SA reel has just come down to $45. I am SO excited!! I may finally have a respectable outfit!! I can now lift my head up when I log on to FAOL.

Your humble and fully submitted pupil,
Allan

[D. Micus]

abel.

kidding.

sa

AC,

Although I've never owned one, I'd go with the SA (and I'm the one attempting to sell the DCA). It has a longer history and fairly good reputation.

Allan

[acorbin01]

Tyeflies,

You are as gracious a gentleman as D. Micus is a joker, and that is saying a lot!!

No really, D. Micus what do you think about me using the Hobbs Creek/STH POP3 in the salt at Atlantic City?

Allan

[D. Micus]

Tyeflies, you are a gentleman!

Acorbin, I'd go with the sth. i have a friend who is a serious saltwater fisherman and he's been using one for about 10 years without a complaint. I've often wondered why those cassette reels haven't caught on. a few bucks for a cassette as opposed to a few hundred for a spare spool...

[acorbin01]

Thanks D.!

As a MAJOR contributor to the written word regarding fly fishing, I greatly respect your opinion. Now I will see your degree of expertise regarding subs when I get to Atlantic City!!

AC