micro reel?

[ol' blue]

I saw this the other day, and thought it might make a decent little "micro" fly reel at only 1.6 oz. Anyone seen this in person and have opinions? I know, it's only $5 and I'll get what I pay for.

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/st...001000_100-1-4

[Buddy Sanders]

Only question I'd have is the retrieve direction.

It's a decently made reel. I've handled them in the past, but as a reel on a crappie pole, and didn't make the leap for fly fishing.

If it will retrieve in the correct direction for you, then it should make a fine ultralight fly reel.

Nice thing about BassPro, if you order it and it's not waht you wanted, you can send it back....

Buddy

[OttoDita]

Has a 5 star rating, all 5 reviews are pretty good. Can't really go wrong for 5 bucks either. It's pretty

Shane

[ol' blue]

It's pretty

Shane

I just had a thought! It would match the "concept" rod I'm building:

[Fly Tyer]

what size fly line would fit on that?

[ol' blue]

I'm not sure. It only says it holds 230 yds of 8 lb test. If I was using that one, it would be on a 2 weight at the most, I guess. Hard to say without actually getting one in your hands.

[Buddy Sanders]

Ol' Blue,

I've got a friend that works at the BassPro in Phoenix.

He's going to check one out, if they have one, for me re the retrieve direction.

I'll let you know.

[bassman]

Looks interesting I think I will go tomorrow and pick one up just to check it out. John

[OttoDita]

It'll sure look good on that rod!!! Pretty!

Shane

[ol' blue]

I broke down and ordered one just to try out. For 5 dollars, it's worth a try.