Speaking of Teton Reels....
I found out the owner of Teton just lives about 20 miles or so from me!! They had a booth at the local B.U.F.F. flyfishing show but the owner himself wasnt there. His "right hand man" was standing in for him. Seems VERY recently he was in a SERIOUS auto wreck...and while he suffered minor injuries the doc's gave him Vicodin for the pain. And he told his buddy he didnt want to be there....sitting on a chair and drooling and being all "ga-ga"......but he is healing nicely. Seems those airbags can really slap you around when they explode..???
Before I forget..I was told directly that the "old" Teton and the new Teton reels..DO NOT interchange spools with the Tioga series.
Where to buy a new one?? Seems he took a few to Cabela's to see if they would handle / sell them and Cabelas loved them. Said they would handle them on one condition...they wanted EVERY ONE he had made!! He is presently seeking additional machining sources so he can get the out available to everyone / anyone.