hey saltwater fly fishers

[gabreamfanatic]

well i have now done and gone off the deep end. i am having me a saltwater rod made. what i will be targeing is red fish and trout. or what ever may bite that day. it will be a 4 piece 8 wgt and what i would like to know what would be a good reel for it? i have also decide on the yak i want to get. it will be the trident 11.it looks llike its going to be a good summer this year.

 

[Streamer]

How much $ do you want to spend?

 

[WinMag.300]

Money?

how much is the first question. I have two reels at opposite sides of the spectrum and love both.

Okuma SLV 8/9 has served well and I dont get upset bout bangin her up too much. Very reasonalbe and under 80.00 with a great drag that has withstood lots of abuse.

Lamson Guru at 229.00 is a great reel and its got the name to go with it. It looks sharp as heck on just bout any rod.

Then you can get a Nautilus- Im not there yet but would love a deal... They can fetch upwards of 400.00 again a great reel and it is the fly fishing equivalent of a maserati.

 

[centerpin fan]

Sea Level Tempest is an excellent reel and just under $200. I have the 9/10.

http://www.sealevelflyfish.com/Site/Reels_Sea_Level_Tempest.html

Why are you having a rod built? Just go get a TFO at Bass Pro.

P.S. If you want to fish in the salt, work on your casting!

 

[gabreamfanatic]

didnt even think about the cost. and i will work on my casting. well as for it being built. it was part of a deal that i have going with the guy that builds my fly rods.

 

[Capt. David Edens]

You should call Charleston Angler and ask for their Charleston Angler 7/8 fly reel. It is fully milled, graphite disc drag and fully anodized. I think it is $120.00.