05-05-2010, 12:48 AM
Hey Jim
I'm not familiar with the make of reel you are using nor haveI fished for stripers,but, I have been flyfishing saltwater flats for about 8yrs with "freshwater" trout gear from the UK and so far not lost a fish due to equipment failure (several lost to "operator error" but we live and learn!!).
I would suggest that if you do use your current set up, then the most important thing is ensuring that you wash it gently but thoroughly in freshwater afterwards. Make sure the drag is fully up when you wash the reel and pay special attention to your rod guides. Dont forget to was and dry the flies too!! My gear has stood the test of time (except the Scierra 8# saltwater rod!!) consider yourself warned about scierra and really never waste oxygen on their "customer Service" or guarentees!!
Sorry for the outburst!
Good luck, tightlines and welcome to another addiction...
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I'm not familiar with the make of reel you are using nor haveI fished for stripers,but, I have been flyfishing saltwater flats for about 8yrs with "freshwater" trout gear from the UK and so far not lost a fish due to equipment failure (several lost to "operator error" but we live and learn!!).
I would suggest that if you do use your current set up, then the most important thing is ensuring that you wash it gently but thoroughly in freshwater afterwards. Make sure the drag is fully up when you wash the reel and pay special attention to your rod guides. Dont forget to was and dry the flies too!! My gear has stood the test of time (except the Scierra 8# saltwater rod!!) consider yourself warned about scierra and really never waste oxygen on their "customer Service" or guarentees!!
Sorry for the outburst!
Good luck, tightlines and welcome to another addiction...
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