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Old December 26th, 2007, 03:22 AM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Default 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?
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Old December 26th, 2007, 03:43 AM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Default 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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Old December 26th, 2007, 03:52 AM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Default Best reel under $100? Best reel under $50?

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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Old December 26th, 2007, 04:12 AM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Default Best reel under $100? Best reel under $50?

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
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Old December 26th, 2007, 04:22 PM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Default 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

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Old December 26th, 2007, 11:47 PM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Default 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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Old December 27th, 2007, 02:04 PM posted to rec.outdoors.fishing.fly
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Default Best reel under $100? Best reel under $50?


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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