smokeymountainstonefly 0 Report post Posted January 31, 2005 I fish Teton Tioga's I have three and they all have been great. I never pay retail so I got them all just under $100.00. Retail $109.00 to $149.00. Smokey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
kschu 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2005 QUOTE (dbl_shot @ Dec 23 2004, 03:06 PM) Certainly varies for me. Ihave used an STH cassette reel for a number of years. Bought it when they first came out which was about 10 years ago. Still use it for anything from trout to steelhead. Most I ever spent was in the 400+ range for a good spey reel. Certainly helps when a salmon or hot steelhead makes a long blistering run and I don't have to worry about drag. Cheers. - Hansen Hansen, You are one of the few folks I have come across that has an STH cassette reel. The local bait shop carries the STH models. I like them when I looked at them. I asked for opinions back at the fly shop and everyone who heard the question (fellow fishermen more than staff) told me not to even think about it. I heard comments like "its a toy" and concerns about breaking the pin that keeps the cassette from spining free. They don't carry STH at that fly shop. If you have actually used one, I would love to hear your comments. It seems to me that they have a really nice little system there. And it looks economical. I won a rod in a raffle at the fly show a couple weeks ago. It is supposed to arrive here tomorrow. That means that I need to go out and get a reel and line. The new rod is a SAGE 5 wt. I have a 4 wt St Croix Imperial outfit already and an ancient 6 wt with an SA reel. Once I finish putting together the new rod with a reel, I will be shop for an 8 wt outfit. I would love to try this Steelheading these guys keep talking about. More later, Ken S. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ashbourn 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2005 I just get what ever fits me and my rod best. Sometimes its a cheap reel other times it is a custom made one. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
nedbm3 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2005 I am planning on buying a new reel around the $100 range. I don't really need anything fancy. Plus, having a newborn son puts a dent in my wallet. Soon, I will be getting him all his fly fishing gear but it will be worth it. http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pennsylvaniaflyfishing/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
seanrus 0 Report post Posted March 4, 2005 I'm looking at buying a new reel very soon and will not pay over $100 Canadain. It's not easy cause I want a pretty good reel as I'm going to take it to Newfoundland in July fishing Salmon. I really like the look of the Pflueger 1878 Supreme gold. Trying to found one under $100 is almost imposible, but I'm looking through E-bay every day Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jbenenson 0 Report post Posted March 7, 2005 I have a number of reels, just because I like 'em. I would pay over $200 only if I had to. I think that most fly reels (and rods) are considerably overpriced. Have you ever looked at what kind of baitcasting reel you can get for the equivalent money, with all the machining, gearing, multi-disk drag, etc? I think that well-made fly reels should cost $75 to $100. Most of the time I fish with a Cabela's Deschutes (discontinued?), an Orvis Battenkill L.A., or a Ross Gunnison G2 (old style). One of my favorites is my late mother's Hardy Princess. I put on one of the new Cortland Sylk lines and use it with my 60's-vintage Orvis 99 that I bought in Manchester, VT factory (with Wes Jordan's assistance with the selection). I use that several times a year just to re-visit the experience. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Madore 0 Report post Posted March 23, 2005 And it ain't over yet.... Edward Vom Hofe Restigouche 6/0 Cheers! Gary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gary Madore 0 Report post Posted March 24, 2005 And another.... Hardy 2 3/4" Contracted Perfect Wow. Cheers! Gary Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
