Danoinark Posted October 3, 2010 Posted October 3, 2010 ...but I see that 3M/Scientific Anglers has bought out Ross Reels... Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
flytyer57 Posted October 3, 2010 Posted October 3, 2010 ...but I see that 3M/Scientific Anglers has bought out Ross Reels... Dano If so, I hope the quality of Ross Reels doesn't suffer. The few SA reels I have seen tell me they are pretty much low quality. I own 3 Ross Cimmaron reels and would definitely buy more Ross, but only if the quality is as good as, or better than the reels I own. There's a fine line between fishing and sitting there looking stupid.
Danoinark Posted October 3, 2010 Author Posted October 3, 2010 If so, I hope the quality of Ross Reels doesn't suffer. The few SA reels I have seen tell me they are pretty much low quality. I own 3 Ross Cimmaron reels and would definitely buy more Ross, but only if the quality is as good as, or better than the reels I own. Agreed. I enjoy my Ross'. Extremely well made and excellent customer service and warranty. Dano Glass Has Class "from the laid back lane in the Arkansas Ozarks"
Greg Posted October 3, 2010 Posted October 3, 2010 If so, I hope the quality of Ross Reels doesn't suffer. The few SA reels I have seen tell me they are pretty much low quality. I own 3 Ross Cimmaron reels and would definitely buy more Ross, but only if the quality is as good as, or better than the reels I own. I think those reels were low quality just because of their price point which was very low. SA sure makes top quality fly line so hopefully this will be a good thing. Greg "My biggest worry is that my wife (when I'm dead) will sell my fishing gear for what I said I paid for it" - Koos Brandt Greg Mitchell
flytyer57 Posted October 3, 2010 Posted October 3, 2010 Agreed. I enjoy my Ross'. Extremely well made and excellent customer service and warranty. Dano Don't know about the warranty part, never needed it. They are well made. I wish I had some money now. I was forced into buying a Hobbs Creek reel from Bass Pro and then a Cortland piece of plastic crap from Walmart. I'd have much rather wished I could have afforded a decent Ross. When I get some cash, the Cortland is going where it belongs. In the trash. There's a fine line between fishing and sitting there looking stupid.
Trout Commander Posted October 4, 2010 Posted October 4, 2010 Don't know about the warranty part, never needed it. They are well made. I wish I had some money now. I was forced into buying a Hobbs Creek reel from Bass Pro and then a Cortland piece of plastic crap from Walmart. I'd have much rather wished I could have afforded a decent Ross. When I get some cash, the Cortland is going where it belongs. In the trash. I'll pay the shipping to send it to me for my 3 yr old to start learning on! LOL I have spent most of my money on fly fishing and beer. The rest I just wasted. The latest Trout Commander blog post: Niangua River Six Pack
flytyer57 Posted October 4, 2010 Posted October 4, 2010 I'll pay the shipping to send it to me for my 3 yr old to start learning on! LOL I paid $30 for that Cortland. If I was closer to Springfield, I'd had paid an extra $9 and got another Hobbs Creek at BassPro. It's not that bad except for the line slips between the reel frame and the spool. If can figure out a way to keep the line from getting in between the reel frame and the spool, I'll be ok with the Cortland. Thing is, it's made of plastic. Might just see if I can put some epoxy in the groove that runs around the rim to tighten it up some. Lost a few fish now because I was trying to get the line on the reel right and not paying attention to fishing. Years ago I picked up a cheap Martin reel at K-Mart for a few bucks. It was my first fly rod (Eagle Claw) and reel purchase. If you're looking for a starter for the kid, I would check out the cheap rod and reels from K-mart or Walmart. There's a fine line between fishing and sitting there looking stupid.
Trout Commander Posted October 4, 2010 Posted October 4, 2010 I paid $30 for that Cortland. If I was closer to Springfield, I'd had paid an extra $9 and got another Hobbs Creek at BassPro. It's not that bad except for the line slips between the reel frame and the spool.If can figure out a way to keep the line from getting in between the reel frame and the spool, I'll be ok with the Cortland. Thing is, it's made of plastic. Might just see if I can put some epoxy in the groove that runs around the rim to tighten it up some. Lost a few fish now because I was trying to get the line on the reel right and not paying attention to fishing.Years ago I picked up a cheap Martin reel at K-Mart for a few bucks. It was my first fly rod (Eagle Claw) and reel purchase. If you're looking for a starter for the kid, I would check out the cheap rod and reels from K-mart or Walmart. Those are what I have looked at thus far, but am trying to find one short enough that it would be managable for him to fling around. Thinking maybe a short UL Spinning rod that I could fashion a fly reel to as a starter to get the general motion down. Still mulling that option over. /end hijack I have spent most of my money on fly fishing and beer. The rest I just wasted. The latest Trout Commander blog post: Niangua River Six Pack
Flysmallie Posted October 4, 2010 Posted October 4, 2010 Those are what I have looked at thus far, but am trying to find one short enough that it would be managable for him to fling around. Thinking maybe a short UL Spinning rod that I could fashion a fly reel to as a starter to get the general motion down. Still mulling that option over. /end hijack Look at an Echo Gecko. I've heard good things about them for kids.
flytyer57 Posted October 4, 2010 Posted October 4, 2010 Those are what I have looked at thus far, but am trying to find one short enough that it would be managable for him to fling around. Thinking maybe a short UL Spinning rod that I could fashion a fly reel to as a starter to get the general motion down. Still mulling that option over. /end hijack If you can find a 7½ footer... There's a fine line between fishing and sitting there looking stupid.
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