Hi Everyone,

I just got into the one weight game and fished this past weekend for the first time. I caught a 11 inch Rainbow and hooked a few more, what a blast. I bought a Sage SLT 1 wt. on ebay and decided to go with the Orvis Battenkill large arbor 1. I like the idea of the large arbor for not kinking the line and it also seemed to be one of the lightest reels I found. I also was lucky to get one from a local shop that was made in England on sale. The only thing that made me a bit nervous was when the big 19-20 inch rainbow went after my fly; I was thinking of the battle on that little rod. I guess I will have to wait to next time to experience that thrill.

Steve.