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new reel for new sage 3wt - peter805 - 11-25-2009 This is the reel I just won on ebay for my new sage 3wt: Precision machined cut 100% aerospace 6061 aluminum billet stock and stainless steel construction for maximum strength and corrosion protection No plastic parts or bushings Large diameter Cork/FXB polymer disc drag delivers a ultra smooth and low start-up inertia Two precision sealed stainless steel ball bearing Fitted with one-way roller bearing Quick left and right hand reversal Counter balanced spool Large arbor design Easy drag adjustment Drag clutch with zero-backlash Silent retrieve with a crisp out-going click Quick release spool Exposed palming rim for additional control The lightest reels in their class [signature] Re: [peter805] new reel for new sage 3wt - macfly55 - 11-25-2009 awesome.. if you dont mind me asking how much did it set you back ?? MacFly [cool] [signature] Re: [macfly55] new reel for new sage 3wt - peter805 - 11-25-2009 $42.00 , no tax, free shipping. I think its going to be just fine for small trout and sunfish. Peter [signature] Re: [peter805] new reel for new sage 3wt - flygoddess - 11-25-2009 Sweet!. Is it for a 3 weight, what is the weight, and what is the diameter? I mean you don't want a big diameter, 5 weight reel on a 3 wt. do you?[] [signature] Re: [flygoddess] new reel for new sage 3wt - peter805 - 11-26-2009 The outside diameter of the reel is 3.27 inches, the spool inner diameter is 2.44 inches and the spool width is 1.34 inches. The reel weighs 3.54 ounces. It is more like a 5wt size but 3wt weight. I like the little bigger spool so the line does not coil up as bad as on standard 3wt reel. [signature] Re: [peter805] new reel for new sage 3wt - flygoddess - 11-26-2009 CURL UP...BOY you got Selective Trout now....it don't curl [laugh] [signature] Re: [flygoddess] new reel for new sage 3wt - peter805 - 11-26-2009 Dont Curl ??? Are you sure about that? [signature] Re: [peter805] new reel for new sage 3wt - flygoddess - 11-26-2009 Yup. I have mine on a TRADITIONAL reel. (the Tibor Spring Creek) It is a very small reel. Plus it is in the garage so a little cool with out midnight temps in the upper 20's lower 30's. I just peeled off like 20 or so feet. Slight curl, shook the line once...curl gone. The higher priced lines have little or no memory. Oh, and it has been several months since I have used the STII line. [signature] Re: [flygoddess] new reel for new sage 3wt - peter805 - 11-26-2009 I seeeeeeee. I took mine out of the box just to see and yes you are right. Very little of curl. I stretch it a little and curls are gone. Now, how come my sage bass line curls like crazy ? [signature] Re: [peter805] new reel for new sage 3wt - macfly55 - 11-26-2009 sounds like you made one heck of a deal.. congrats... MacFly [cool] [signature] Re: [macfly55] new reel for new sage 3wt - peter805 - 11-26-2009 Thank you I will report on it after I use it couple of times if you like me to. Peter [signature] Re: [peter805] new reel for new sage 3wt - macfly55 - 11-26-2009 cant wait to see your report on the new rod and reel.. I think you will really like that sage.. MacFly [cool] [signature] Re: [peter805] new reel for new sage 3wt - flygoddess - 11-26-2009 [quote peter805]I seeeeeeee. I took mine out of the box just to see and yes you are right. Very little of curl. I stretch it a little and curls are gone. Now, how come my sage bass line curls like crazy ?[/quote] Maybe you need to tell us what make your bass line is so we can stay away from it.[cool] [signature] Re: [flygoddess] new reel for new sage 3wt - peter805 - 11-26-2009 Sage makes it. It comes with the Sage bass rod. [signature] Re: [peter805] new reel for new sage 3wt - flygoddess - 11-26-2009 I would understand if it was cold. I mean the Bass is a warm water fish, so it makes sense the line would not do well in the cold. In my area, we look for lines that do work well in cold. The only lines I have really had a problem with are the clear lines. Because of what they are made of with no core so to speak. Cortland clear camo isn't as bad as some, and I hear the new Airflo isn't bad...got to love technology. [signature] Re: [flygoddess] new reel for new sage 3wt - peter805 - 11-26-2009 Yeah, clear lines are pain in cold. I will need more advise from you before I go to Eastern SIerra (cold) next time.[] If thats ok with you, of course. Peter [signature] Re: [flygoddess] new reel for new sage 3wt - lurtch - 11-27-2009 just a testimonial on the airflow..still not that good.. and a little rough on the hands..ill stick with the frogs hair..love it. [signature] Re: [lurtch] new reel for new sage 3wt - flygoddess - 11-27-2009 rough on the hands? [signature] Re: [flygoddess] new reel for new sage 3wt - lurtch - 11-27-2009 i was refering to the ribbingthat the airflow lines have..can be rough on hands when handled alot..nice for distance not always fun to use..some people will slice it with the smother lines so they donnt have to handle the airflow line as much but still get the advantages.. [signature] Re: [lurtch] new reel for new sage 3wt - flygoddess - 11-27-2009 RIBBING? Are we talking the same line? I have ridgeline and the name says it all. They are ridges not ribs. They run the length of the line not across. You shouldn't feel it at all. Or even notice it, and no noise. Less line touching means less resistance and more distance. [signature]