Members RippinLips Posted December 1, 2011 Members Posted December 1, 2011 Going to get a new reel just want to see your reviews on this
MaxDrown Posted December 1, 2011 Posted December 1, 2011 I had two and hated them. They bend real easy, drag breaks, etc. Not a good reel at all. -- Max Drown
Jason R. Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 I had two and hated them. They bend real easy, drag breaks, etc. Not a good reel at all. I would suggest the Redington Rise... in fact I think someone has one for sale in the classified section... http://flyinthesouth.com/
3wt Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 I've never given much credit to BPS branded gear.
Trout Commander Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 Going to get a new reel just want to see your reviews on this I have one that I bought with a 4wt rod originally. I upgraded but I kept it as a backup. It didn't give me any issues but it is heavy and ugly (IMO) on the frame side. 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
drew03cmc Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 Orvis Clearwater is a great value reel, or if you want something else, the Battenkill Disc, maybe the Access or the Battenkill Bar Stock or even the Hydros (I am getting a Hydros I for a Superfine Tippet). For a 4wt reel, the Clearwater II weighs 4.2oz and should be available at an Orvis shop for $50. The Access II weighs 4.45oz and is $139, the Battenkill Bar Stock II weighs 3.5oz and is $129 the Hydros II is a 4.3oz reel that costs $209. While people hate that Orvis' reels are made in Korea now, there is no denying that they are nice reels for the money. You could also get a Lamson Konic 1.5 for $120 for that size rod. I guess it is entirely up to you though what you are comfortable spending. Andy
timsfly Posted December 2, 2011 Posted December 2, 2011 It is an ok reel, but there are a lot of better reels for about the same price, both Echo and TFO make a good reel for around 50$, and if you can spend a bit more, orvis, TFO, Loomis, and several other companies have good reels out there for just under 100$ and just a bit over 100$ Tim Homesley 23387 st. hwy 112 Cassville, Mo 65625 Roaring River State park Tim's Fly Shop www.missouritrout.com/timsflyshop
Andrew324 Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 I'll put the plug in for the Lamson Konic. I love that reel and I didn't spend a fortune on it. I fish the heck out of it too. Hobbs Creek makes a good reel for the girlfriend. I slapped one on her pink Dogwood Canyon that gets used once or twice a year. Andrew Nelson Outdoor Adventures Graduate Assistant Campus Recreation Missouri State University
dave potts Posted December 4, 2011 Posted December 4, 2011 I have a Hobbs and it's a decent reel but for about the same money I'd go for an Okuma Sierra. The Konic is a great reel but a lot more expensive. Dave
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