Best reel under $100? Best reel under $50?
 

I've had an Orvis CFO III for some time now, and while it's a nice
reel, I just can't afford to buy the requisite number of $115 spools
to match the different fly lines I use. And, at the same time, I have
to say my old $40 Okuma Sierra never did me any harm. With that in
mind, what's your vote for:

Best reel under $100?

Best reel under $50?

Best reel under $100? Best reel under $50?
 

On Dec 25, 8:22*pm, wrote:
I've had an Orvis CFO III for some time now, and while it's a nice
reel, I just can't afford to buy the requisite number of $115 spools
to match the different fly lines I use. *And, at the same time, I have
to say my old $40 Okuma Sierra never did me any harm. *With that in
mind, what's your vote for:

Best reel under $100?

http://tinyurl.com/34tjcq This is Bass Pro's reel. This reel is made
by the same company that makes Bauer. I've been smacking the crap
outta these things for about six years. Love 'em. Never failed me,
smooth as glass, great drag, nice finish.

Best reel under $50?

http://tinyurl.com/3dp992 Hey, they work great.
Frank Reid

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On Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:22:15 -0800 (PST),
wrote:

I've had an Orvis CFO III for some time now, and while it's a nice
reel, I just can't afford to buy the requisite number of $115 spools
to match the different fly lines I use. And, at the same time, I have
to say my old $40 Okuma Sierra never did me any harm. With that in
mind, what's your vote for:

Best reel under $100?

Best reel under $50?
Look around for deals on the Okuma SLV. A nice functional reel, with a
really good drag. Look atround and you can find them on line for less
than $50.

http://www.okumafishing.com/products/flyfishing/slv.htm


g.c.

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Also meant to ask: any opinions on either the G. Loomis Venture ($100,
with $60 spools) or the Orvis Battenkill Disk Drag ($85, but the
spools are only $35, which is nice)?

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On Tue, 25 Dec 2007 18:52:29 -0800 (PST),
wrote:

Also meant to ask: any opinions on either the G. Loomis Venture ($100,
with $60 spools) or the Orvis Battenkill Disk Drag ($85, but the
spools are only $35, which is nice)?

I have a couple of bar stock Battenkills with the disk drag (a II and a III)
and have used them enough to feel they represent pretty good value.

At the price you listed, you were likely looking at the cast metal versions. I
suspect they'd use the same drag system as their bar stock siblings, and the
construction would be pretty similar to my collection of cast CFOs, of which
I've always been quite pleased for their lightness.

Otoh, I've rarely subjected any of my reels to the Frank Reid Accelerated
Durability Test Suite, so if you're looking for value *and* extreme
durability, go with what works for Frank ;-)

/daytripper (but try not to do what Frank seems inclined to do ;-)

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On Dec 25, 8:52*pm, wrote:
Also meant to ask: any opinions on either the G. Loomis Venture ($100,
with $60 spools) or the Orvis Battenkill Disk Drag ($85, but the
spools are only $35, which is nice)?

G. Loomis - I've sent mine back to the factory 3 times. The center
spindle keeps bending.
Frank Reid

Best reel under $100? Best reel under $50?
 

Best reel under $100? Best reel under $50?
 

On Dec 25, 9:22*pm, wrote:
I've had an Orvis CFO III for some time now, and while it's a nice
reel, I just can't afford to buy the requisite number of $115 spools
to match the different fly lines I use. *And, at the same time, I have
to say my old $40 Okuma Sierra never did me any harm. *With that in
mind, what's your vote for:

Best reel under $100?

Orvis Battenkill Bar Stock



Best reel under $50?

Okuma Sierra

Best reel under $100? Best reel under $50?
 

I went for the Battenkill bar stock (of course, the most expensive -
have to break that habit!) We'll see now if I like this enough to
justify the cost, or if next year I'll be trading down again to the
Sierra...

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90% of the under 200.00 reels are being made in a few over seas
factorys..one line is okuma, the one right next to it could be orvis..so
on and so on, all in the same building...all made about the same with a
few quirks to make each reel different..the price denotes how good..


--
sandfly

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boy I sure am found of the cfo, what's wrong with getting used spools for
it?.
wow the old orvis reels were made by hardy in England, or so I've heard,
Hardy always stood high with me for fly reels, ever since I've bought my
first cfo, I wonder if hardy is outsourcing too?
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90% of the under 200.00 reels are being made in a few over seas
factorys..one line is okuma, the one right next to it could be orvis..so
on and so on, all in the same building...all made about the same with a
few quirks to make each reel different..the price denotes how good..


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Orvis original "Battenkill" is $85 usd

Ross has the "Flystart" that is $45 usd

Actually there are so many reels now it is hard to choose.

PS: I have a friend who got testicular cancer from using an Okuma fly reel.

--
Bill Kiene

Kiene's Fly Shop
Sacramento, CA, USA

Web site: www.kiene.com


wrote in message
...

I've had an Orvis CFO III for some time now, and while it's a nice
reel, I just can't afford to buy the requisite number of $115 spools
to match the different fly lines I use. And, at the same time, I have
to say my old $40 Okuma Sierra never did me any harm. With that in
mind, what's your vote for:

Best reel under $100?

Best reel under $50?

Best reel under $100? Best reel under $50?
 

PS: I have a friend who got testicular cancer from using an Okuma fly reel.

Okay, I'm sitting here on IV morphine and start reading weird ****
like this. Is it ROFF or the morphine? I don't know. Third base.
Frank Reid

Best reel under $100? Best reel under $50?
 

"Frank Reid" wrote in message
...

PS: I have a friend who got testicular cancer from using an Okuma fly
reel.

Okay, I'm sitting here on IV morphine and start reading weird ****
like this. Is it ROFF or the morphine? I don't know. Third base.
Frank Reid

A morohine IV? Is that your regular dinner entrée, or are you STILL in the
hospital?

I sure hope you get better soon, so that some other calamity can have a
chance at ya.

Really, Frank, get well soon!

Op

Best reel under $100? Best reel under $50?
 

PS: I have a friend who got testicular cancer from using an Okuma fly
reel.

Okay, I'm sitting here on IV morphine and start reading weird ****
like this. *Is it ROFF or the morphine? *I don't know. *Third base..
Frank Reid

A morohine IV? Is that your regular dinner entrée, or are you STILL in the
hospital?

I sure hope you get better soon, so that some other calamity can have a
chance at ya.

Really, Frank, get well soon!

Well, had some more pain on Friday that ended up with an emergency
colon resection on Saturday because of a peferated bowel. Lost a foot
of colon. So this is my happy friggen New Year. I'm on morphine IV
with a periodic shot of dilaudid.
OBROFF: I got one of those Bass Pro reels at the BP mother ship in
Springfield, MO for 40 bucks.
Frank Reid

Best reel under $100? Best reel under $50?
 

Frank Reid wrote:
PS: I have a friend who got testicular cancer from using an Okuma fly
reel.

Okay, I'm sitting here on IV morphine and start reading weird ****
like this. Is it ROFF or the morphine? I don't know. Third base.
Frank Reid

A morohine IV? Is that your regular dinner entrée, or are you STILL in the
hospital?

I sure hope you get better soon, so that some other calamity can have a
chance at ya.

Really, Frank, get well soon!


Well, had some more pain on Friday that ended up with an emergency
colon resection on Saturday because of a peferated bowel. Lost a foot
of colon. So this is my happy friggen New Year. I'm on morphine IV
with a periodic shot of dilaudid.
OBROFF: I got one of those Bass Pro reels at the BP mother ship in
Springfield, MO for 40 bucks.
Frank Reid

jeez frank... may the new year find you struggling only with nature in
the trout waters of your choice. hope to see you at penns this year...
get well.

jeff

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Frank Reid wrote:
Well, had some more pain on Friday that ended up with an emergency
colon resection on Saturday because of a peferated bowel. Lost a foot
of colon. So this is my happy friggen New Year. I'm on morphine IV
with a periodic shot of dilaudid.

Damn man, what a friggin' bummer. Emergency surgery can't
be any fun but on the bright side, from now on when folks
tell you you're full of **** you can nod sagely and reply,
"yeah, but not as much as I used to be." ;-)

Best wishes for getting well and a Happy 2008 !

--
Ken Fortenberry

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Frank Reid wrote:
PS: I have a friend who got testicular cancer from using an Okuma fly
reel.

Okay, I'm sitting here on IV morphine and start reading weird ****
like this. Is it ROFF or the morphine? I don't know. Third base.
Frank Reid

A morohine IV? Is that your regular dinner entrée, or are you STILL in
the
hospital?

I sure hope you get better soon, so that some other calamity can have a
chance at ya.

Really, Frank, get well soon!


Well, had some more pain on Friday that ended up with an emergency
colon resection on Saturday because of a peferated bowel. Lost a foot
of colon. So this is my happy friggen New Year. I'm on morphine IV
with a periodic shot of dilaudid.
OBROFF: I got one of those Bass Pro reels at the BP mother ship in
Springfield, MO for 40 bucks.
Frank Reid

Please get much better soon Frank!

and I apologize for making light of your earlier post!

Best to you and yours!

Op

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Well, had some more pain on Friday that ended up with an emergency
colon resection on Saturday because of a peferated bowel. *Lost a foot
of colon. *So this is my happy friggen New Year. *I'm on morphine IV
with a periodic shot of dilaudid.

Damn man, what a friggin' bummer. Emergency surgery can't
be any fun but on the bright side, from now on when folks
tell you you're full of **** you can nod sagely and reply,
"yeah, but not as much as I used to be." ;-)

And I do believe the doc found a lot of those early microwaves that I
used to sell.
Frank Reid
(and to you too)

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Please get much better soon Frank!

and I apologize for making light of your earlier post!

Best to you and yours!

Hey, making light of pain is how I cope and its obvious that I have
great coping mechanisms.
Frank Reid
(well, the narcotics also help)

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Frank Reid wrote:

Well, had some more pain on Friday that ended up with an emergency
colon resection on Saturday because of a peferated bowel. Lost a foot
of colon. So this is my happy friggen New Year. I'm on morphine IV
with a periodic shot of dilaudid.
OBROFF: I got one of those Bass Pro reels at the BP mother ship in
Springfield, MO for 40 bucks.

Ah, hell. Hope you're feeling better and back on your feet soon.

- JR

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"Frank Reid" wrote in message
...

Please get much better soon Frank!

and I apologize for making light of your earlier post!

Best to you and yours!

Hey, making light of pain is how I cope and its obvious that I have
great coping mechanisms.
Frank Reid
(well, the narcotics also help)

It would make all of us (and yes I'm speaking for everyone!) feel much
better if you'd find activities that don't require your coping mechanisms to
have to kick in, REALLY!

Listen to the doctors, kiss as many nurses as possible--you got the
plausible denial stuff at your side--, hang on to as many of the narcotics
as is humanly possible!, and think happy thoughts!

Love ya,
Op

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Frank Reid wrote in news:c170a466-658f-4b33-a560-
:

Well, had some more pain on Friday

That sucks Frank. Feel better.

--
Scott
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On Mon, 31 Dec 2007 21:55:20 -0800 (PST), Frank Reid
wrote:


PS: I have a friend who got testicular cancer from using an Okuma fly
reel.

Okay, I'm sitting here on IV morphine and start reading weird ****
like this. *Is it ROFF or the morphine? *I don't know. *Third base.
Frank Reid

A morohine IV? Is that your regular dinner entrée, or are you STILL in the
hospital?

I sure hope you get better soon, so that some other calamity can have a
chance at ya.

Really, Frank, get well soon!

Well, had some more pain on Friday that ended up with an emergency
colon resection on Saturday because of a peferated bowel. Lost a foot
of colon. So this is my happy friggen New Year. I'm on morphine IV
with a periodic shot of dilaudid.
OBROFF: I got one of those Bass Pro reels at the BP mother ship in
Springfield, MO for 40 bucks.
Frank Reid


Uffda man, you're in the shop more than my frikking Subaru. Take care
and enjoy the painkillers.


g.c.

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"Frank Reid" wrote in message
...

Well, had some more pain on Friday that ended up with an emergency
colon resection on Saturday because of a peferated bowel. Lost a foot
of colon. So this is my happy friggen New Year. I'm on morphine IV
with a periodic shot of dilaudid.

Damn man, what a friggin' bummer. Emergency surgery can't
be any fun but on the bright side, from now on when folks
tell you you're full of **** you can nod sagely and reply,
"yeah, but not as much as I used to be." ;-)

And I do believe the doc found a lot of those early microwaves that I
used to sell.
Frank Reid

thinkin' of you and sending best wishes from the old north state.

wayno
(and to you too)

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"George Cleveland" wrote in message
...
On Mon, 31 Dec 2007 21:55:20 -0800 (PST), Frank Reid
wrote:


PS: I have a friend who got testicular cancer from using an Okuma fly
reel.

Okay, I'm sitting here on IV morphine and start reading weird ****
like this. Is it ROFF or the morphine? I don't know. Third base.
Frank Reid

A morohine IV? Is that your regular dinner entrée, or are you STILL in
the
hospital?

I sure hope you get better soon, so that some other calamity can have a
chance at ya.

Really, Frank, get well soon!

Well, had some more pain on Friday that ended up with an emergency
colon resection on Saturday because of a peferated bowel. Lost a foot
of colon. So this is my happy friggen New Year. I'm on morphine IV
with a periodic shot of dilaudid.
OBROFF: I got one of those Bass Pro reels at the BP mother ship in
Springfield, MO for 40 bucks.
Frank Reid


Uffda man, you're in the shop more than my frikking Subaru. Take care
and enjoy the painkillers.

Ditto.

Wolfgang

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"Frank Reid" wrote in message
...

PS: I have a friend who got testicular cancer from using an Okuma fly
reel.

Okay, I'm sitting here on IV morphine and start reading weird ****
like this. Is it ROFF or the morphine? I don't know. Third base.
Frank Reid

Very best wishes from this side of the pond

Gordon