Reel

[SilverDoctor]

I'm with Toolman on this one Pfleuger Trion's or President series. Awsome reel with a great reputation.

[Glenbow]

I agree - also see their newest one, the Summit large arbor. I have 3 & love 'em. I don't think they're available everywhere yet, but good value & great reel.

[toolman]

Very nice reels.

President http://www.pfluegerfishing.com/products/products.php?p=28

Trion http://www.pfluegerfishing.com/products/products.php?p=29

Summit http://www.pfluegerfishing.com/products/products.php?p=30

[esleech]

I've actually been very impressed with the medallist pro. It is super cheap, got a spare spool for 20 some bucks, lightweight, great start-up on the drag, and I've beat the living crap out of it! Landed lots of nice fish too. Medallist pro

[lonefisher]

I think 99% of the reels out there are overkill for alberta trout fishing......

 

esleech that medalist looks like an excellent choice it may not stand as much abuse as some more expensive reels but I am sure it would suit most fishing needs

[toolman]

I have an 8wt. Medalist that is at least 20 years old that I used on my spey rod for 6 months, before I picked up a couple of 12wt. Trions. Landed a ton of trout on it and my brother landed a lot of Atlantics on it before he gave it to me a few years ago.

[Pythagoras]

Just got an Orvis Battenkill large arbor for my B-Day....pretty...very pretty.....

[brewingup]

thanks everyone. I'm going to spend a bit more time looking into this (based on all the feedback) to figure out what I really like.

[birchy]

That Pflueger President is pretty sweet looking! I'm really liking the silver reels..

[Guest bigbadbrent]

flash in the eye of the big brown, to never be seen again

 

i, of course, only have black reels..so i have no clue if this is true haha

[Din]

Just got an Orvis Battenkill large arbor for my B-Day....pretty...very pretty.....

 

the gold or black one? i ordered the gold one...hopefully its as pretty as you say!

[birchy]

the gold or black one? i ordered the gold one...hopefully its as pretty as you say!

 

Did you spend the extra $15 to get your name engraved?

[Tie1on24]

I am also looking at a new reel and am thinking of getting a Pfleuger. I have a Trion that i use on my 8 weight for salmon and pike and absolutely love it. Will probably wait until the Summit is released and make my decision from there.

[Din]

Did you spend the extra $15 to get your name engraved?

 

no figured in case i didnt like it and want to sell it. choose the option for free backing. just arrived at my bros place in the states, and no backing (but he had no idea what backing was).

 

Have you decided what your getting birchy? may have my old orvis for sale if your interested.

[birchy]

no figured in case i didnt like it and want to sell it. choose the option for free backing. just arrived at my bros place in the states, and no backing (but he had no idea what backing was).

 

Have you decided what your getting birchy? may have my old orvis for sale if your interested.

 

I have no clue really.. I've been wiffle waffling for so long now. Originally I was liking the Greys GRXi with the fifty seven extra spools! Then I was liking the Orvis Mach IV.. then the Battenkill once you mentioned it.. now I'm liking the Pflueger President that the guys mentioned above.. I have no clue man. I'll probably wait until next spring now..

[Din]

I have no clue really.. I've been wiffle waffling for so long now. Originally I was liking the Greys GRXi with the fifty seven extra spools! Then I was liking the Orvis Mach IV.. then the Battenkill once you mentioned it.. now I'm liking the Pflueger President that the guys mentioned above.. I have no clue man. I'll probably wait until next spring now..

 

lol, fair enough.

[birchy]

lol, fair enough.

 

The only thing I know for sure is that it'll be a large arbor.