Allen "trout" Series Reels?

[Forsythian]

Hey Folks, I'm in the market for a new reel, and I can't imagine a better collection of fly fishing geeks to draw advice from.

This'll go on a 8 1/2 foot 5wt Winston WT rod, and I have no more than $150 allowance for the reel... Unless something really blows me away... I'm trying to be earnest here, so please don't tempt me.

I've kind of narrowed it down to a Lamson Konic, or an Allen Trout II, but there might be others worth looking at. I haven't seen any reviews on the Allen, but I think that burnt orange would look awful good attached to Winston green. Not sure if Mrs. Forsythian would agree, but I'll cross that bridge when I come to it.

After that, I'll be shopping for some line worthy of this rig.

After that, a decent couch to sleep on

Thanky

[Lancer09]

I've heard nothing but good things about the Allens, But it's hard to beat the Lamson Either. I saw of FB Wise just picked up an Allen, if he doesn't respond shoot him a PM and see what he thinks of it.

[Brian Wise]

 

I saw of FB Wise just picked up an Allen

HE DID!! I got the Alpha III though. They are really sexy reels, and I am still surprised how smooth (and STOUT) the drag is. Sure, I got the bigger game reel but it will go from total free-spool all the way to so tight that you cannot pull line at all.......all in once-click intervals. That is the meaning of awesome drag, and it is sealed. I will say that it is a little too quiet for my taste, I really like the sound of a sweet sounding reel as line is peeling off but I can deal with it being so quiet when it looks like this:

http://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server4600/cb329/products/213/images/827/_DSC1858__17642.1360081267.1280.1280.jpg

[fishinwrench]

Good lord that's obnoxious! Is there a particular buff you we're given for Christmas that you're trying to compliment.....or WHAT?

[stlskyline]

http://www.theflyfishingforum.com/forums/general-discussion/296716-allen-alpha-2-vs-lamson-konic.html .... For some reason it won't go to a link. I follow The Fly Fishing Forum and there was a long thread about the two. Search forum for Allen trout reel. Hopefully this helps sorry I could not get it as a link....

[rfd515]

The one thing I'd verify is if they have a warranty. Looking on their site I don't see one but I could be glancing right over it.

[ness]

  HE DID!! I got the Alpha III though. They are really sexy reels, and I am still surprised how smooth (and STOUT) the drag is. Sure, I got the bigger game reel but it will go from total free-spool all the way to so tight that you cannot pull line at all.......all in once-click intervals. That is the meaning of awesome drag, and it is sealed. I will say that it is a little too quiet for my taste, I really like the sound of a sweet sounding reel as line is peeling off but I can deal with it being so quiet when it looks like this:

http://cdn2.bigcommerce.com/server4600/cb329/products/213/images/827/_DSC1858__17642.1360081267.1280.1280.jpg

Does that come in colors for dudes too?

[Forsythian]

Thanks for the link stlskyline, it looks like folks are pretty happy with Allen's customer service. It also seems like the Allen is bit more sturdy (?) I don't guess either reel would withstand the underwater Ness treatment ;-)

[Justin Spencer]

Does that come in colors for dudes too?

BURN

[Brian Wise]

Does that come in colors for dudes too?

If by "dudes" you mean "old men"....no.