a reel for a one weight?

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mainly just stirring the pot here folks because I have no broken legs or fingers and can drive as well as web search.

But I thought I’d take a poll of one weight casters and find out what reels y’all have found work well on your babies.

I have an 1834 Pflueger as well as a Cahill 0 but am always in the market for more toys!

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I like my CFO I.

~ZM

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Orvis Clearwater - Works well with 8’-1" Sage SLT

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Inexpensive small (or at least light weight) reels are not easy to find. I got a new Redington CT 2/3 on ebay a couple of months ago for $25. It is a very small machined clicker that balances my 1 wt nicely. The reel is discontinued so ebay is your best bet.

David

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ross rythym 1 is sweet.
before I got the spool for the one wt I used a ross colorado 0. not made any longer but can be found for a good price.

I suspect that pflueger’ll suit you just fine though. no need to get anything else.

mgj

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Hello Robin,

I use a Hardy Flyweight on my 1wt.

Cheers,
Richard
Down 75 in Plano

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Dear ZM,

I have the same reel and I agree with you.

Best Wishes,
Avalon :smiley:

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Battenkill Large Arbor I. Have one on my 2wt. and it is smaller, lighter and when cool, line doesn’t come off curly.

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Waterworks ULA Purist One (P.1)

http://www.waterworks-lamson.com/purist.html

I use this reel for my 00, 0, 1, 2, and 3 weight rods. It has a simple drag but you can palm the reel with ease.

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The Ryobi 255MG magnesium fly reel is perfect for a one weight - very light and a perfect size. They were an inexpensive reel when offered, but are now discontinued. The J. Austin Forbes magnesium reel is the same reel - JAF just re-labeled the Ryobi and changed the spool latch cover from plastic to metal. You will pay much more for the JAF though. Keep an eye on ebay. Alec



Ryobi 255MG

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I have the J. Austin Forbes which was available for half price from Overstock.com until about two months ago. Great little reel, very light and well made.

Jim Smith

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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.

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Robin,
I have 2 favorites. A Ross San Miguel 1 and a Sage 3100. Both are nice to have on such a light little rod.

My fav. of the two would go to the Sage 3100…larger spool. But that SM is soooo smooth! (I’ve only used it twice in a year.)

Jeremy.

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RW here,

Hardy flyweight!

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I agree with djo. Another vote for the Redington CT 2/3. A veeerrry nice reel often available on ebay at a reasonable price. Another option for reels is the Traden Stuff website www.tradenstuff.com.

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I don’t think you can beat the Elkhorn MA-0.5 in that weight class. It’s a great design and a well made reel. Like the Battenkill LA I and the Sage 3100 (also good in that weight class) it has a diameter large enough to keep your line from being wound in small coils so it turns into a corkscrew.

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Here are my little reels
A LLBean made in England EQS, discontinued, inerds look like a Orvis B’Kill with offset drag.
A Pflueger Medalist 1492 (USA made) all that can be said about the Medalist has been said.
A Pflueger Supreme 1834, made off shore, machined, click pawl…
A Fin Nor fin-ite also machined, pretty reel.

I like um all…no complaints[/img]

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Hello everyone,

There were so many wonderful reels posted in response to my initial querey. I finally made a choice based as much on cost as any other factor. Factually cost has a deep impact on my purchases at this point in my life. Otherwise I’d have two of each! :lol:

I purchased a Bass Pro Classic Ultralight reel. A lovely litttle reel. Now, if this danged high pressure ridge will move and let us cool off I can do some afternoon fishing.

Thanks again for inputting each of your thoughts on a reel. I can always count in lots of useful feedback here on FAOL.

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An Abel TR-Light is my choice for 0-1 wts. The drag is really smooth and light.

Troutcatcher

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Robin, please come back on after a few outings and give us a report on that reel in use. Thanks!

Jim