Anti reverse AND direct drive?

Okay, I'll "bite." At the end of the month, I will be moving to an
area of the US more known for carp than trout. When I lived there
last, I looked for, but could not find, an affordable quality
anti-reverse, multiplier fly reel. Carp are notorious for huge runs
right at you and then a quick turn to the side, hence the desire for
the above mentioned real.
Questions: Does this reel come in a multiplier form? If you fight a
fish from the reel, the multiplier format would be to your advantage.
Anti-reverse and multiplier would seem to be the optimal marriage.
How does the anti-reverse set up work with fine tippets? I am familiar
with anti-reverse reels in a baitcaster format. When using an
anti-reverse baitcaster I would normally put on a higher breaking
strength line. With this "graduated" anti-reverse, is there a setting
that would ensure you do not put on so much pressure that your would
break your tippet? If its just "feel" then I could imagine a lot of
break offs due to the extra adrenaline imparted by a big fish.
Thanks in advance. Would like to give this system a test run on some
of the big carp in Omaha.
Frank Reid

Hi Frank,

The Marryat Plus does not have a multiplier. Multipliers use gears which
would make the reel heavier and a little bit more unreliable.

However the spool has a fairly large arbor and the handle is offset towards
the center for quick wrist retrieval. If you combine the two you get a very
high retrieval rate, keeping the reel light and reliable.

This reel has been on the market for over a year now and many famous
fishermen have tested it already such as Marc Petitjean and Nick Pujic. You
can have a look at some nice pictures at:

www.marryat.com/picture.htm

If you have serious interest in testing the reel, I would be glad to send
you one. Usually what I expect in return is a field report which you could
post in this newsgroup and a nice photo of a BIG fish you caught. Angler
Sport Group (www.anglersportgroup.com) is our distributor in the USA and can
arrange the demo for you. Please contact Rick at: 585-757-9958.

Or if you are feeling lucky, you can go to Fly Anglers Online
(www.flyanglersonline.com) and win the free drawing of the month: The
Marryat Plus.

Marryat,

Roger Ritter
Inventor of the Marryat Plus


For more information: www.marryat.com




"Frank Reid" wrote in message
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Okay, I'll "bite." At the end of the month, I will be moving to an
area of the US more known for carp than trout. When I lived there
last, I looked for, but could not find, an affordable quality
anti-reverse, multiplier fly reel. Carp are notorious for huge runs
right at you and then a quick turn to the side, hence the desire for
the above mentioned real.
Questions: Does this reel come in a multiplier form? If you fight a
fish from the reel, the multiplier format would be to your advantage.
Anti-reverse and multiplier would seem to be the optimal marriage.
How does the anti-reverse set up work with fine tippets? I am familiar
with anti-reverse reels in a baitcaster format. When using an
anti-reverse baitcaster I would normally put on a higher breaking
strength line. With this "graduated" anti-reverse, is there a setting
that would ensure you do not put on so much pressure that your would
break your tippet? If its just "feel" then I could imagine a lot of
break offs due to the extra adrenaline imparted by a big fish.
Thanks in advance. Would like to give this system a test run on some
of the big carp in Omaha.
Frank Reid




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Well,
I also write for Fly Anglers Online, more in the humor vein. Saw
your post over there too. Will contact anglers sport group and give it
a try.
Frank Reid

"Roger Ritter" wrote in message
...
Anti reverse reels are known to be heavy, unreliable because they have too
many small delicate moving parts, it is hard to tell if the line is coming
in or going out while you are cranking and you waist energy winding
against the drag. whereas direct drive reels can beat up your knuckles and
snap the tippet if you do not pay attention.

Marryat has developed a new generation anti reverse/direct drive fly reel
which progressively adds drag when you squeeze the handle; enough to lock
it making the switch from anti reverse to direct drive, allowing you to
pump the rod and retrieve line. As soon as you release the fingertip
pressure the drag automatically goes back to the initial setting which is
usually set fairly low ready for the strike. Your hand always remains on
the handle and you instinctively control this reel with the tip of you
fingers.

This "Swiss Made" fly reel is built with the minimum amount of parts
making it highly reliable and very lightweight.

I would be glad to answer any questions.

Marryat,

Roger Ritter
Inventor of the Marryat Plus


For more information: www.marryat.com
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I wouldn't mind trying your "anti reverse and direct drive reel". I will
be fishing for king salmon in Alaska this July with a 10 wt 9' fly rod.
What's involved in getting onto your test-drive list? I'm actually in the
market for a 10 wt.fly- reel as I have posted in this newsgroup earlier.
You can email me direct if you'd like:

thanks,
-tom

Roger Ritter wrote:

..... whereas direct drive reels can beat up your knuckles and snap the
tippet if you do not pay attention.

Rather than buy another reel, I believe I'll just pay attention.