lanvaettir 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2004 I picked up a new reel this weekend, a shiny new G.Loomis Venture 3/4 weight. I must admit that it seems like a great reel for $90. I loaded it up with double taper 3 weight Cortland 444 and took it to the park with my 4 weight 7.5 foot rod. The reel is incredibly smooth and quiet and the drag is really easy to adjust. I think this will be a great reel for the small streams here in New Mexico. I doubt that I'll ever use this reel for big fish but I might give it a try on the San Juan this summer. If nothing else, it is beautiful. I may just keep this one on my desk just to look at it! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pujic 0 Report post Posted June 7, 2004 It is a nice reel indeed. I've been using the adventure 5 for a over a year now, and it's still works like the day I got it. I love the quiet retrieve, and the drag has never failed me. Good luck with yours! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted June 7, 2004 I have one on my 2wt. because it's light (but probably not light enough for that rod) and love it. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dabalone 0 Report post Posted June 22, 2004 I have the 8 wt. version and have worked it out on king salmon, steelhead and bass. Drag smoothe and strong, good buy but I wish they would make it in black. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
russh1 0 Report post Posted January 7, 2005 Finally I found someone else that uses this great reel. I have been using my venture5 on streams in colorado for 1 1/2 yrs now and love it. I was a little wary at first with the low cost and shiny finish. Has anyone noticed reflection into the water spooking any fish? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
frogpoop 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2005 I found the #7 very usless as have 2 of my friends, the drags do not hold up well on Michigan salmon and steelhead after one season the reels were shot( drag) I was very dissipointed when the reel crapped out on me while I was out of state on a fishing trip....I am not your average fisherman my total combined steelhead and salmon catch were well over 500 fish last season.....( yea I fish a lot)....this year is Ross all the way!! YOU PAY FOR WHAT YA GET just my 2 cents Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lanvaettir 0 Report post Posted February 17, 2005 Wow ... 500 big fish a season ... that's industrial fishing! My reel has been on several trips since I posted this thread and the reel is still a trooper but I just use if for typical Rainbows and Browns (18-23 inches) on the San Juan and the Rio Grande here in New Mexico. It's only helped haul in aroung 100 fish in the last 6 months. I'd love to burn my drag out on 500 a season! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
