On Wed, 18 Jul 2007 14:43:13 -0600, MattMika
wrote:

Do you guys with experience agree? It has adjustable drag, counter
balanced spool and rim control. If you dont think this is a good
enough reel do you have any suggestions for a reel thats not too
expensive.


I started fly fishing in the mid 40s with cheap bamboo rods and
Pfluger reels. They are good reels, but for just a few dollars more
you can get a far better reel with a good and reliable drag. Believe
me, you will need a good drag on your reel if you latch onto a big
silver (they'll be running when you are there). Orvis has some good
reels for around $100 or less. I've had an Orvis Battenkill for years
and it has served me (and now my grandson) well. It's just as good
now as it was when new.

If you put you hand on the handle to add drag and it's a big silver,
you are gonna come away understanding what we've tried to tell you.
In short, forget Pflugers. Get a newly designed reel with disc drag
if possible

BTW, I used "no" to describe your present reel, and "reliable" to
describe a new reel. It's hard to beat Orvis' reels for the price.

You have received some very good advise from several people on this
ng. You should follow it.

Dave