heavynets 0 Report post Posted January 16, 2017 http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/68709?feat=fly%20reel-SR0&page=streamlight-ultra-large-arbor-fly-reel Machined out of aluminum, 100% satisfaction guarentee, free shipping, $115, currently offering 25% off that price Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Guest Report post Posted January 16, 2017 Fiblink.... https://www.amazon.com/new-year-salefiblink-fly-fishing-reels-with-/dp/B01KC503CM?SubscriptionId=AKIAIB6N5HUMZAL6NFYA&tag=greatdealmgk-20&linkCode=xm2&camp=2025&creative=165953&creativeASIN=B01KC503CM Daughter got me the 7-8 wt. really smooth.... Looks like good deal on backing/line too.... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Decisions 0 Report post Posted January 16, 2017 Thanks for all the insight guys. Lots to choose from right there. I will let you know what I went with. Cheers, Ron... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ecberr 0 Report post Posted January 18, 2017 http://www.llbean.com/llb/shop/68709?feat=fly%20reel-SR0&page=streamlight-ultra-large-arbor-fly-reel Machined out of aluminum, 100% satisfaction guarentee, free shipping, $115, currently offering 25% off that price +1 I bought this reel last year and I'm very satisfied with it. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
epzamora 0 Report post Posted January 19, 2017 If you needed to save money, and since you have a White River rod, which is a Bass Pro brand, take a look at Bass Pro's White River Hobbs Creek reel for $49. it's a 7/8 reel. BPS should have a good warranty. Not sure how important a drag is for northern pike. If it is, check out the Orvis Clearwater Large Arbor for $98. It's a lighter reel made for 7-9 wt lines. Personally, i'd choose the Orvis or Redington Behemoth. Or find a good deal on a Lamson Guru 3.0 or 3.5 (used). http://www.orvis.com/p/clearwater-large-arbor-fly-reels/4y55 looking forward to hearing what you ended up buying. I know the choices can be dizzying at times. eric fresno, ca. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
woody osborne 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2017 you might want this: on ebay for $119 Temple Fork - TERRY HAYDEN 1 Large Arbor FLY REEL - Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ash13brook 0 Report post Posted January 20, 2017 Echo Ion. $99. I have a Base in an 8 that I really like. You could probably get by with a Base in a 6/8 if you could sacrifice some backing. They're only $35. Matt Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Decisions 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2017 Well being from Canada, prices are astronomically higher on reels. not only with the exchange but also the initial price. I shopped for several reels that were mentioned and with the exchange and shipping and get this, no warranty if sent cross border. I mulled over a few on Amazon.ca and ordered a Goture 9/11 wt. I opened the package, looked at the reel and said to myself, "There is no way this reel is going to hold a 9wt fly line and backing". Sure enough, it was barely large enough to hold the fly line and that was by taking the time to spool it evenly. Back it goes... I guess the term "you get what you pay for" stepped up and I have now ordered the Redington Behemoth 9/10 Large Arbor Fly Reel in Gunmetal grey. In Canadian dollars, it totaled 201.00 shipping included from flymart.ca Ya, so, I'm $100.00 over my budget, oh well. So long as my wife doesn't sell my stuff for for what I told her it's worth..... Cheers, Ron Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Adam Saarinen 0 Report post Posted January 24, 2017 The Hardy 7000dd ultralite discdrag was the best pike reel ever made, stopped now! Sage has good reels! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
cphubert 0 Report post Posted January 25, 2017 Lamson Liquid, inexpensive workhorse top quality drag 3.5 or 4.0 is just north of 100. waterproof, salt water rated, maintenance free bearings. I use the 4.0 for salmon and stripers plenty of backing for 9wt. the 3 pack is the best bargain but higher than you want to spend at 200, reel and 2 extra spools with a case. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
corney 0 Report post Posted January 28, 2017 Watch Cabelas for Lamson discontinued reels. I picked up two Konic's a few years back in Saskatoon for $100.00. They are great for a 8-9 wt and found some spools for $50.00 in Montana ( when the dollar was above par). Awesome reels, have used them for pike, walleye and hope to get back to BC for Steelies and Salmon some day. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Decisions 0 Report post Posted February 4, 2017 I'm gonna give it a test run tomorrow. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
epzamora 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2017 Niiiiice. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
vicente 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2017 Any luck? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Decisions 0 Report post Posted February 6, 2017 Nope, air temp was a balmy 19deg F. LOL I was hoping to make a couple of casts to see how the reel, line and fly I tied worked. It was great for the first cast, but once the fly came out of the water, it became a great ice cube! It was like casting a 1lb perch! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
