04-17-2013, 12:58 PM
I have some of the Cabelas' reels and an SLV Okuma. I like the Okuma better, but some of the Cabelas' reels are ok too and they are lighter... carbon composite.
Don't be too worried on getting an expensive reel, you probably don't need much besides a line holder. So look a several and see what you like in your price range.
Whatever reel you look at, try out its drag and see if you like the feel of it. But probably most important look at the gap between the body and the arbor. You want a close fit there. If there is a wide gap, your fly line can get hung up in there and it is annoying to say the least.
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Don't be too worried on getting an expensive reel, you probably don't need much besides a line holder. So look a several and see what you like in your price range.
Whatever reel you look at, try out its drag and see if you like the feel of it. But probably most important look at the gap between the body and the arbor. You want a close fit there. If there is a wide gap, your fly line can get hung up in there and it is annoying to say the least.
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