New or Gently Used 5 wt Fly Reel

[Mr. Fishunt]

All,
Any recommendation on a fly reel in the $100.00-$150.00
range?
I'm looking for light weight and quality for the price.

Thanks in advance,
Mr. Fishunt

 

[centerpin fan]

I've heard very good things about the GLoomis Venture:

http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/s...1_44555_175001001_175000000_175001000_175-1-1

Orvis also has some nice reels in that range. (Bass Pro also carries Orvis reels.)

 

[yaknfish]

Look at the Lamson Konic, right in your price range. Lamson Guru is prettier, more $$.

 

[DFB]

You can pick up a nice Orvis in that price range, either a disc or a click drag.

 

[Huntervationist]

sage 1830 is nice for that price range.., mid-arbor, light, sturdy, dependable.
hit the $200.00 mark and orvis battenkill mid arbors are the bomb.

 

[fishndoc]

Hard to go wrong with any Lamson, Orvis, and also Ross reels.
I would second the Lamson Konic, but you may want to check eBay before paying retail for a new reel.

Also, Sierra Trading Post has had some great deals on closeout reels recently.

 

[crackerdave]

Steve Broadwell - right here on Woody's - makes some of the best rods for the money that you will find.

 

[MadDawg51]

If you get in the ATL area, it would be worth a stop at the Fish Hawk. I was in need of a reel last year and had to work within the money available. I told them what my limits were. They had some good, used reels that fit within my budget and included fly line and backing. They may or may not have what you are looking for. But, it was worth the stop for me.

 

[yaknfish]

MadDawg speaks the truth.

 

[Doc_Holliday23]

i really like my lamson konic.