What Reel?

[James Smith]

If you want something a bit nicer that stays within your budget, I would recommend that you look for a good used Galvan OB reel. I have two of them and they are beautiful reels with a flawless fit and finish and a buttery smooth drag. There are a couple available on ebay now that look perfect for your rod. No affiliation with the sellers, just very satisfied Galvan customer for a number of years. Just a thought...

Jim Smith

[bobbyg]

Maybe this?

http://www.flyanglersonline.com/bb/s...Water-Reel-new

Brad

Excellent suggestion!
I can't believe it hasn't sold. Maybe it has?

[AGrant]

Thanks for all the input. I've look hard at the Battenkill Barstock, and the Redington Drift. I currently have an LLBean reel on my 6wt that I use for bass and its never failed me. So, the one for sale used is enticing to me. Very enticing. I will contact the seller about it.

Thanks again.

[Kaboom1]

Thanks for all the input. I've look hard at the Battenkill Barstock, and the Redington Drift. I currently have an LLBean reel on my 6wt that I use for bass and its never failed me. So, the one for sale used is enticing to me. Very enticing. I will contact the seller about it.

Thanks again.

If you don't, I will!!

Brad

[Carter Bug]

Hey there,

I would suggest that you make sure your reel is a click and pawl. Even a 7 inch trout deserve this respect. I also think this will improve your fishing experience. For 150$, I would look for a used Hardy Marquis #4 or 5, or a Hardy Featherweight. Be patient on e-bay and you can find these.

Happy shopping!

[billhouk]

I would suggest the BBS reels as well. I have a 9wt, a 6wt, 2 4wt, and a 2wt...
Very pleased with all of them.

I also have a couple of Ross reels which I like very much too.

[dunfly]

I pair some of the Angler's Roost reels with the lower line weight rods I build. He has a variety of good quality machined aluminum reels in the $50 to $80 range. They are amazing quaility for the price.

http://theanglersroost.com/products/fly-reels/