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    Default Recommend Reasonable Lightweight 3/4 reel?

    Looking for recommendations for a lightweight 3/4 reel. Thinking about Battenkill II at less than 3 oz.

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    I have a J. Austin Forbes Magnesium in my 2mwt and really like it. It only weighs 2.2 oz and is a well made reel. You need to shop around a bit to find them on sale, but it's worth it. Just one more choice...

    Jim Smith

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    I have Battenkills I &II and love them...durable and reasonable but I have never done any weight comparisons, just whether or not they balanced with the rods I used them on. I also have Ross Gunnisons which have also been excellent reels.

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    Take a look at the Abel TR1 reel. I have had mine for years and found the TR series of click and pawl reels by Abel to be outstanding.

    Here is a link to the Abel page. http://selector.abelreels.com/trout/TR1
    Trout don't speak Latin.

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    I like the Battenkill a lot. But if you can find a Cortland Retro 1...that would be my choice.

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    You haven't mentioned whether you desire a mid arbor or large arbor reel.
    I have moved to the large arbor reels in most cases.
    I really like the Lamson Guru series. Well made and moderately priced for what you get.

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