Advice wanted on Switch rod Reel

[Shakeyfly]

Hello everyone... I am looking for a decent reel around 150 dollars or less, for a switch rod. I have an 11.0 4 piece deer creek 8 weight switch rod, and looking to pair it up with a decent reel, that can hold spey line, with decent backing.

Any advice on a good reel to match it up would be awesome!!

(a little more back ground. I have the Sage 1600 reels that I absolutely love, but I don't think it would hold, something like Royal Wulff Ambush line with enough backing for steelhead, etc. any other combos obviously appreciated! )


Thank you everyone!

[Clay]

Hello everyone... I am looking for a decent reel around 150 dollars or less, for a switch rod. I have an 11.0 4 piece deer creek 8 weight switch rod, and looking to pair it up with a decent reel, that can hold spey line, with decent backing.

Any advice on a good reel to match it up would be awesome!!

(a little more back ground. I have the Sage 1600 reels that I absolutely love, but I don't think it would hold, something like Royal Wulff Ambush line with enough backing for steelhead, etc. any other combos obviously appreciated! )


Thank you everyone!

There is a Lamson Radius 4 for sale here: http://www.sierratradingpost.com/d/2...and-Reels.html I think it was about $165 It might be large enough for you. The Radius was still machined but at a Konic price and the Lamson drag system is well known for being dependable. I own two of the Radius reels one in a size two and a size 3.5. I'm very happy with them.

[Midwest Custom Fly Rods]

Pflueger trion in a 9/10wt size holds a spey style line on a 8wt very nice. I used it on mine for a couple years, and you can get it new on ebay for about $80 which is a nice bonus.

Steve

[Orthoman]

I have the same exact rod and presently I have the running line and AFS shooting head with a small amount of backing loaded on an old Pfleuger reel and it works fine. This was the only reel that I had available and I wanted to start playing around with the rod and learn the casts. The only problem is that it isn't a large arbor so it takes a little more effort to reel in the line. It will be replaced with something better real soon.

I will be fishing in Alaska this fall and they tell me I need about 200 feet of backing at a minimum so I am leaning strongly towards the Ross CLR -- which cost more than the 165 you are looking at spending. I have looked also G. Loomis that has a larger reel that I am sure is made by the same company that the Pfleuger Trione is made by -- as the guts look exactly the same (same for Orvis Battenkill mid-arbor). I think the G Loomis was in your price range.

The main thing is to be sure the reels holds the amount of line you have to pack around--- especially if you are thinking about the thicker Skagit type lines. If you ask the fly shops they usually have a 2 handed casting guy in the shop who can also help direct you

[tailingloop]

The TFO Prism 10/11 might just be the ticket. At $99.85 the price is pretty good too.

[Ron Eagle Elk]

I've been using Okuma Integrity 10/11 reels with my two handers for several years now, with no complaints.

REE

[Clay]

I have a 1990 Trion, which is the 9/10 on an 8 wt single hander and if I wanted a Trion on a 2 hander I would opt for the 1912 with the larger backing capacity: http://www.pfluegerfishing.com/produ...ducts.php?p=29 Nice reels, I've had two.

[MrFishingToughGuy]

I fish the 6wt switch version of that rod and like a Lamson Velocity 3.5, and sometimes I even fish it with a Lamson Velocity 4. I like the capacity of those reels for a compact skagit head, which is a seriously bulky line. Konic would be a great choice, too, if price point is important.

[Gemrod]

you can get the trion on troutlet.com....a sponsor
#10 for 111.99
#12 for 131.99

[Gemrod]

Also you might check Albright
http://www.albrightflyfish.com/fly-r...eel-9-10s.html


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