Need a very light reel for a 6'6" 2wt (graphite) rod I'm building either one of these will do.
PM if you have one you want to get rid of.
Thanks,
Brian
PM if you have one you want to get rid of.
Thanks,
Brian
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Wtb: Airex 370 or Martin MG-3 or ryobi 255mg
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Posts: 64 (11/26/08 11:31:53) |
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Master Guide
Posts: 1003 (11/26/08 12:20:14) |
Brian, any idea how much the finished rod will weigh? I have a couple reels that could work. Pls ignore this if you only want the three reels you mentioned.
Two weight - you are going to have fun, building then fishing. My Sage one weight is a dream to fish. I have three reels for it. Who me?
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Sport
Posts: 65 (11/26/08 12:26:24) |
Paul not yet I'm still working on it. The blank weight withouht hardware is .83oz. I'm trying to keep it as light as I can. Can't wait to fish it
but might have to wait until the snow leaves. Finding a reel has been a little bit of a challenge. I'm open to suggestions reel wise. These three are just
three that keep popping up as ones that would work.
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Master Guide
Posts: 1006 (11/26/08 12:40:41) |
YEs, it is a challenge because you can't go buy reels all over the place. I shall play with my one weight tonight, see what it weighs. It is 8'1"
which is much longer than your rod, but I will explore any reason to play with rods and reels. I also have a 5' graphite. I wonder what it weighs? Thanks
for a great reason to play!
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Posts: 2986 (11/26/08 13:20:17) ezOP |
Janus,
If you would consider a more modern look, how about the BassPro White River UltraLight? I bought one off eBay and liked it so much I purchased a second one from BassPro. It is a click pawl reel that does weigh 2.2 oz without a line (I checked it). They come in black and a pewter/gold color they call smoke. The smoke color looks great on a wood insert reelseat with bright hardware. I lined one with a WF3 line and a few yards of backing for my Lami 7 foot, 3 weight (pic below). The Lami is a very light build and for me the combination balances just right. I like my reels on the light side with the balance point near the very front of the rod grip. The Airex reel has a very classic look and weighs 4 oz, so the balance point would be a little further back. The Martin is right in between at about 3ΒΌ oz. I've never handled a Ryobi. If you go with the Martin, they hold a LOT of line. With a 2 weight line, you will have a couple of ounces of backing before the spool is filled. I had a similar issue with some old Pflueger Trump reels, so I fitted a cork arbor on them. The result was a much lighter setup. Tom 
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Sport
Posts: 1 (11/27/08 11:31:43) |
Sent you a PM
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Posts: 4195 (11/27/08 12:17:25) Administrator |
there are a couple of Battenkill 3/4s at Langs Store for the right price.
the rods are never obsolete - the marketing is.
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Posts: 30 (11/29/08 05:37:04) |
I did a major trawl on lightweights when I bought an orvis 'flea' (1.5 oz) a couple of years ago, and I opted for the white river ultralight as well.
It does makes a difference, my 4oz BBS 111 kills the rod. The UL holds 60' of a DT4 and a few twists of backing. Another option is the new orvis BBS 1
(3.2 oz?), drag sounds nicer than the UL which IMHO has one minor downside, a loud/tinny pawl click. Or one of the Austin Forbes range eg http://www.jaustinforbes.com/magreel.html. But for
value and flexibility I'd go for the ryobi if you can find one.
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Sport
Posts: 66 (11/29/08 09:05:30) |
Thanks all I think I might have to go for the ryobi or a forbes. I just finished the rod and put on a crystal river cahill cr-0001a (tiny little graphite reel
which weighs about 2.7oz) and it is almost light enough! Never dealt with a rod this light I will also look at the White river.
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Master Guide
Posts: 1011 (11/29/08 15:52:10) |
the Ryobi 255 and the Forbes Magnesium are close cousins.
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Master Guide
Posts: 1413 (12/29/08 07:42:59) |
I'm replying late to this thread, but you might google "Dennison fly reels" and look at them; theyre pretty light-p-
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Posts: 1 (01/05/09 19:14:48) |
I have a couple of 370's, and would also suggest the Diawa 730, light, and built on the order of the click and pawl Hardy. I also have two of these. Give
me a call, 828 667-8047. Leonard Harwood
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Master Guide
Posts: 717 (01/15/09 22:45:19) |
Welcome Oldflies. It's good to see you found this place. I've seen your wares on the world's largest flea market, and you've got nice vintage
reels.
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