While I have no experience with them, alot guys on FFR like thier Young reels on glass because they are a touch heavier, balance well, and are said to be bomb proof. I think there is an SA (older version, Diawa) system 1 4,5,6 reel floating around one of these sites that would be just about right for your rod as you described. A 3" reel would not afford you much room for a DT4 + backing. I would go for a 31/8" diameter to a 31/4" for 100yds backing and your DT plus the weight. The extra backing will get your 'arbor' built up to that of a mid-large arbor that you may be accustomed to. Of course, there is nothin wrong with a good old American made Medalist 1494 or 1494 1/2 DA. You can hop them up with a whole array of One P-foot products!
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Last edited by appalachian angler; 11-16-2010 at 05:05 PM.
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