Decent Inexpensive Fly Reel

[strangercreek]

I have an Eagle Claw Black Eagle BE34 that I use on my featherlight. It cost me $20, a few websites sell them, as well as ebay and it has a decent smooth drag and will hold plenty of line (even in the smaller size). They are a run of the mill battenkill knockoff, but make a good cheap reel.

They make another fly reel as well with a direct drag ($40-45) but I've never used one.

[TroutBum4wt]

Strangercreek, what are the websites? I might just consider one.

Thanks.

[strangercreek]

www.gremlinfishing.com

I bought mine from troutlet.com when they carried them for a short while. Like I said, they are decent for the money (good for a backup or inexpensive set up)

[Chief Grey Bear]

Hey Stranger, I have also been eyeballing those same reels at the Gremlinfishing page. I was looking at the 5/6 weight.

If you want to try and get one a little cheaper keep an eye on Ebay. They sell a lot of them there. Or you can opt for the buy it now and pay the $24 + shipping. They have a lot of nice reels and other stuff for the flyfisherman.

[strangercreek]

I have the 3/4 and it is a decent reel for the money.

[wgm]

I would suggest taking a look at the all metal , disc drag, Hobbs Creek Large Arbor Fly Reels $39.99 - from BassPro Shop

[strangercreek]

I have one of those to and regardless of what anyone says, they are great reels...(the Hobbs Creek, and the Dogwood canyon for that matter as it is the same hardware setup)