A Reel Question....

[NoLuck]

Just what is it that makes a flyreel better than another?
I am about to purchase one shortly and would like someone to give me an honest answer.
Some people say all they do is hold your line.I know they do more than that but,what exactly makes one better than another??I was thinking of spending somewhere in the area of 100.00 for a reel.What is a good reel in that price range?

Thanks in advance.

Rich

[J Castwell]

We need to know what size line and what fish you are after.

[NoLuck]

Sorry I should have posted this in my previous post.
Its a 5wt and it will mostly be used for trout fishing in MO in the trout parks and some small rivers for panfish as well.
Thanks.

[ohiotuber]

Rich,
I have always preferred reels that are machined barstock, such as the Teton reels & Orvis Battenkill barstocks...they are more durable than the cast aluminum. Both are around your price range, although you can get the Teton Tioga for under $100.00, & I don't think you can get more "bang for your buck"! They are truely super reels.
Mike

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[BLUEWINGOLIVE]

For trout fishing, reels are like watches.

My $49 Orvis watch tells the time correctly enough that I don't need a mega-bucks Rolex but I understand those folks who do own one.

A machined reel is best, buy the best you can afford and don't look back.

Joseph

[J Castwell]

Major surgery is 'what happens to me'; minor surgery is 'what happens to you'. Same thing with reels. It is just a fact. Mine is better than yours. Remember to buy a really snazzy one as most other fly-fishers will judge you by your choice of rod & reel. Pay attention to; color (colour), sound (both in and out), the number of 'holes' (the more holes the 'better') and how long it will spin when you give it a really 'big spin!'

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[Jordan]

QFT, JC.

Don't forget about how loud and how 'English' sounding the click is.

Hey, don't knock loud reels. I love hearing the reel singing.

I'm sure there are many reels within your range and the two already mentioned are excellent choices.

Allan

[Jonezee]

Get an automatic fly reel....you will be able to zip the line in faster tha J.C.s Kusse. If you can find an old Ocean City Model 90, it is both auto-spring loaded and optional crank retreive. Of course you will have to get a huge Shakespear Wonder Rod to balance the whole thing...but you will be noticed on the river.

[JeffHamm]

Hi Rich,

When I bought my gear I asked around for similar advice. I ended up getting a BFR (British Fly Reel) Dragonfly. I was very pleased with it, and now have 3! They run about $150 NZ, so that would probably be around the $10 US range? ha! Seriously though, I've found them to be reliable, and in a recent magazine write up they were listed as the best "value for money".

I'm not saying it's the only reel to look at, of course, but it is one to check out.

- Jeff