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fly reels - automatic or manual - crappyslayer - 07-16-2013
Was interested in hearing what folks use for fly reels. Ive been fly fishing for 40 years and only use automatics. What do you use, and why... currently im using a 1960's perrine #51..
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Re: [crappyslayer] fly reels - automatic or manual - windriver - 07-17-2013
In my experience automatic reels are much heavier. I have used them and just didn't like them. I guess the weight and probably drag system keeps me from using them regularly. On the other hand on small streams I have switched to tenkara....no reel.
Windriver
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Re: [windriver] fly reels - automatic or manual - Nick1983 - 07-17-2013
Man... just when I start thinking I'm becoming a decent fly-fisherman, someone comes along and pops my bubble.
Tenkara?!?! Google... here I come... [crazy]
To contribute to the post, I have an old automatic reel that was my grandpa's. Not sure of the make/model, but like Windriver said, its heavy. I used it a few times trying to catch bluegill, but I just couldn't bring myself into investing money into line and backing for something I didn't like or prefer.
What advantages do you see in the automatic reels? I'm just asking because I have no experience with them.
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Re: [Nick1983] fly reels - automatic or manual - crappyslayer - 07-17-2013
Most of my fly fishing is on the middlefork of the boise. I dont climb down the bank and I dont wade. I fish from the road and I cover a lot of water fast. I only slow down and work a stretch if I raise fish. When fishing 15 to 20 feet down and banks with willows and snags, an automatic is a must to quickly retrieve 20 yds of line.
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Re: [crappyslayer] fly reels - automatic or manual - mojorizing - 07-18-2013
I use modern click pawl and disc. Regular arbor and large arbor. I can't see using a reel that weighs more than a complete outfit- rod, reel and line. Never saw the reasoning behind an automatic reel.
But if it's your cup of tea, I hope you enjoy it for many more seasons.
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Re: [crappyslayer] fly reels - automatic or manual - riverdog - 07-18-2013
Sounds like an unique application. If I ever take up road fishing I'll be sure to consider it[sly]. Sounds like it works well for your needs.
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Re: [crappyslayer] fly reels - automatic or manual - cpierce - 07-18-2013
Cool "Road Fishing". LOL I've never heard that before. Must be a close steep drop to the creek. I can see your reel application there.
Personally since I use mostly lighter rods, I like the lighter new reels.
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Re: [cpierce] fly reels - automatic or manual - flygoddess - 07-18-2013
I am with you, lighter rods, so lighter reels. I do prefer Large Arbor as with the Orvis LA, one turn of the reel is 1 foot of line. That is quick retrieve in my book[
]Tenkara for the creeks and streams all the way. And for the bait fishers, try Tanago!
I do have a auto reel. It is on the shelf below my Grandfathers Bamboo.
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Re: [flygoddess] fly reels - automatic or manual - Untangler - 07-18-2013
That is too funny - I have three old auto reels and keep them next to my Grandpa's bamboo rods. Maybe I should put one of them to use as a float tube anchor.
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Re: [Untangler] fly reels - automatic or manual - mojorizing - 07-18-2013
[quote Untangler]That is too funny - I have three old auto reels and keep them next to my Grandpa's bamboo rods. Maybe I should put one of them to use as a float tube anchor.[/quote]
I'd be leary using it as a float tube anchor.
Kickboat- yes, float tube- no.
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