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Post by ctroy36 on Apr 6, 2006 14:41:22 GMT -5
Just wondering what other folks do about multiple line/reel combos.
I've 5 rods that all use different weight lines and only 2 working reels. Can't make up my mind whether to buy extra spools or extra reels. Spools for my main Orvis reel cost about the same price as the low end Scientific Anglers reel, so cost is not a factor.
Any thoughts?
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Post by strbender on Apr 6, 2006 16:38:52 GMT -5
I only have a 8'6" 5wt set up right now. I'm planning on adding at least a 3wt (7') this season for the small streams & brooks and maybe a 4wt (9') for the dries. When I bought my new reel last fall (Orvis BBS III) I did so with the idea of getting additional spools for the different rods and wt's. If I get just a 3wt I will definitely get the spool, then when I buy another reel I can use the spare spool for sink tip for the 5wt.
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Post by Uplander on Apr 6, 2006 22:00:59 GMT -5
I have spare spools for all my reels except my Bougle.
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Post by DanaC on Apr 7, 2006 5:27:59 GMT -5
I bought a Teton reel a couple years ago, in size 4, with one regular and one large arbor spool. The regular spool has a five weight line, the large arbor has a 3 weight. I can use this reel with either size, simply by switching spools.
Reply to strbender - get a short 5 weight for small streams instead - save money on reels. You'll be pitching more medium and large stuff on a smaller stream, and less micro stuff. Mostly size 16 or larger. Small stream fish are hungry survivor types. I have an old Orvis 7 foot 5 weight, it was my first rod, and I still take it out every year for trips to the ......... branch of the .......... (Sorry, it's overfished already)
On the other hand, a 3 weight for medium size rivers is great when you need to present tiny dries.
Dana
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Post by strbender on Apr 7, 2006 7:43:58 GMT -5
Dana
Having my own business (carpentry) I have become addicted to always needing to buy something whether I need it at that time or not. I tell myself that someday I will need it and I will have it in my truck! (usually at home in the garage!) So now I have everything I need and then some. Thats why I started to Fly fish again. So I can buy things, LOL
Next year i'm going to hire a rod caddy! ;D ;D ;D ;D
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Post by Mark Patenaude on Apr 7, 2006 10:47:52 GMT -5
I have spare spools for my Lamson Lightspeed which is on my 5 wt. Its spooled with a 5wt. 15' sink tip line.
Also have spares for my Bauer M3's on my 8 wts. Also with 15' sink tip lines.
All other reels are spare spool free...
Mark
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Post by FishinCane on Apr 7, 2006 11:24:55 GMT -5
Spare spools are handy for making on the water line changes (take up less room in the vest/pack than the whole reel).
You can never have enough reels though... The best of both worlds is to have many reels all with spare spools. ;D
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Post by jlibs on Apr 14, 2006 7:35:15 GMT -5
Good question CTROY. I ask myself the question. So far I have multiple reels some with floating line, some with fast sink for the saltwater, some medium sink and some with sink tips, etc.
Based on this advice here, I think I will opt for a spool rather than a new reel next time. The reels I have are for different weights 2, 5 and 9.
So many of the spools are so costly. Does anyone recommend a particular reel that is quality, feels nice in the hand, semi-economical with a fair price for a second spool? I'd consider a 4/5 and a 7/8 weight.
JLIBS
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Post by Mark Patenaude on Apr 14, 2006 7:55:49 GMT -5
I don't know what you want to spend but the best reel I own that doesn't have a really steep price is the Ross "Evolution".
Mark
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Post by FishinCane on Apr 14, 2006 9:16:36 GMT -5
One reel that you might want to give a look is the Orvis Mid Arbor. Great reel for the cost and the spare spools are reasonable as well.
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