04-18-2010, 03:55 AM
Just remember, for most Utah fishing, the reel will serve primarily as a line storage device. Drag is not important, though you do want a smooth reel for light tippets.
Match the weight of the reel with your rod. Generally, the lighter the better on reels for anything under a 6 weight.
I spend the money and use Hardy Lightweights. Orvis CFO's are similar. Neither are inexpensive, but others are. I like the click and pawl for trout fishing, not models with drags.
So, think "light-weight line-storage device."
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Match the weight of the reel with your rod. Generally, the lighter the better on reels for anything under a 6 weight.
I spend the money and use Hardy Lightweights. Orvis CFO's are similar. Neither are inexpensive, but others are. I like the click and pawl for trout fishing, not models with drags.
So, think "light-weight line-storage device."
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