robert Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 So I missed my chance last weekend to hit fish creek with the flyrod, went down for a peek and there were a half dozen people fishing. Couldn't find my flies and reel. In all the moving lately, i've managed to misplace my one reel and line - yeah, I know, need more gear. My 9 wt is currently in Edmonton packed away but i have my 6 wt tfo 4 piece. What's a good bang for the buck reel and line that i can pick up? Nothing that's going to break the bank at this point. I just started my new job last week and the only reel/line I have to work with is a martin creek, not good. Once I catch up on my bills, i'll be going nuts buying gear :oD Quote
KnotLikely Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 G.Loomis Venture series is one of the best bang for your buck reels that I've used. Simple, reliable, won't freeze up, great drag and adjustment...and you can find them new for $100.00 or less. Check out the bargain bins at most fly shops, you'll usually find some perfectly good lines there. They might have been used for a demo, be a bit older, or be missing packaging, but will get you going for a lot less than having to fork out for a new line. Quote
bigbowtrout Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 I could lend you a 5wt set up if needed. Quote
Guest 420FLYFISHIN Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 Redington has some good reels for good prices, worth checking out at Whole Sale Quote
dekkard2019 Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 Yep. Head to Wholesale and check out the Okuma reels. Line wise it is tough to beat the basic Scientific Angler floating line for $21. I know a friend who swears by the stuff and he can cast it a mile too. Quote
robert Posted February 19, 2011 Author Posted February 19, 2011 thanks, i'll have to look around this weekend. Worse comes to worse, i'll use the martin for a bit. BBT, I really appreciate the offer but I'm not one for borrowing gear. Now, how warm does it have to be for people to flyfish? I noticed last weekend that nobody was wading the river around fish creek? Everyone was on the shore... Quote
ÜberFly Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 FNG and I were wading in the water (well I was )!! Now, how warm does it have to be for people to flyfish? I noticed last weekend that nobody was wading the river around fish creek? Everyone was on the shore... Quote
darrinhurst Posted February 19, 2011 Posted February 19, 2011 Hey! I was in there too! When I was landing my fish anyway...... Quote
brownonbow Posted February 20, 2011 Posted February 20, 2011 Now, how warm does it have to be for people to flyfish? I like +4 degrees, everything is a little less freezy. Quote
Ulmo Posted February 20, 2011 Posted February 20, 2011 the guides start icing up too often right around -5, knocking off ice too often just makes it a miserable experience... Quote
danhunt Posted February 20, 2011 Posted February 20, 2011 The Okuma SLV is a good buy for the money. It's not really a bargin in terms of the initial price, but I've found the SA GPX to be a solid performer that simply lasts longer than anything else I've used in a long time. Quote
beedhead Posted February 20, 2011 Posted February 20, 2011 The old Okuma Magnitude reel (Can find er' on Ebay) Is awesome, the G-Loomis Venture is a great reel!!...And S.A Cheap lines are super, I Swear by that cheap ass line, Maxwell turned me on to it....All a fantastic bang for your Buck!!....Keeper' cheap, more money for gas, food, beer and supply's.... Cheers...Jeff.. Quote
darrinhurst Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 Also check out the Amundson if you get a chance. They are a great deal as well. Quote
pokerfish Posted February 21, 2011 Posted February 21, 2011 anybody using the Allen reels allenflyfishing.com? Heard some good things on the speypages about them, and I was thinking of trying out the 5/6 on the amundson 1134 wind warrior spey Tom Quote
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