On Fri, 3 Feb 2006 06:22:25 -0800, "Tom Nakashima"
wrote:


"Dave LaCourse" wrote in message
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On Thu, 2 Feb 2006 11:15:06 -0800, "Tom Nakashima"
wrote:

I have never fished with anything in this range, but I'm looking for
recommendations on a good 10 wt. fly reel without breaking the bank. Has
to
have a good drag system, and hold at least 200 yards of 30 lb. backing.
-tom

Lamson Velocity 4. I have several 3.5s and they are my favorites.



Dave, mind if I pick your brains about the 10, for it seems you have a lot
of experience fishing with heavy gear for the king salmon. And thanks to
all about recommendations on 10 weight reels as I will go though the list
thoroughly.

More questions for you Dave:
1. Double Taper or Weight Forward line? I'm used to fishing WF, but may
switch over to DT for the 10. I do have the roll cast down very well, but
never fished with DT line.
2. Backing...what do you think of the sponge gel? 35 lb backing good
enough?
3. How many yards of backing do you recommend for the 10 wt reel for the
king salmon? I heard they can run. I was thinking 200 yards?
4. Setting the drag? Light and palm is what I had in mind and used to,
OR?

thanks for all your help, your info been very useful,
-tom



Good choice about the Lamsons as I had a few and they worked fine.
They are honest about the 250 yards of 30 lb. Dacron for a WF-10-F.
I've been able to get a spey line on one with about 175'.

Some words of caution though. The drags are sealed until you remove
the spool. Don't remove it where it'll get wet and don't remove it in
a sal****er environment. You will get rust on the drag otherwise.
Putting a squirt of good reel grease in the spool will make the spool
easier to remove and help keep things in good working order.

For a bit more money you could get a Danielsson (formerly Loop) but
these are only available through the factory in Sweden or the factory
rep in the USA. Not sold in stores. Genuinely sealed drag and
beautiful design. They used to sell for up to $700 under the Loop
name but now sell for half that. Danielsson made all of Loops reels
at one time and were the originators of the large arbor.

http://www.danielsson-flyreels.se/us/start.php

I'd recommend the LW 8-twelve for your usage. Sells for $310 plus
shipping.

Peter

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