Alittle help, as I thinking of possibly Hardy , Orvis CFO, etc to match with Mike's rod. Any sweet combinations, even photos would be nice. Thanks
Tengas, Fenwick, and Marryat photo by Alpago |
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Reel Choice for Mcfarland 8' 5 wght Spruce Creek?
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Posts: 62 (03/06/09 11:18:23) |
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Master Guide
Posts: 228 (03/06/09 18:06:49) |
I'd look for a JLH #6.
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Posts: 312 (03/10/09 17:27:18) |
http://fiberglassflyrodders.yuku.com/topic/8338
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Sport
Posts: 7 (03/11/09 04:46:05) |
I've got a nice Canadian Islander on mine. It balances well, has all the drag I need for trout, and I love that classic click pawl sound. The light
aluminum finish matches the hardware perfectly (don't tell my wife I actually said that!).
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Posts: 126 (03/11/09 13:56:17) |
Hardy LRH, especially if you have the Slide Bands on the reel seat ... or, a tricked out Pflueger Medalist 1494
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Posts: 168 (03/12/09 05:29:43) |
Another vote for the Hardy LRH.
It's what is hanging from my 8'0" 5wt McFarland! FUBO |
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Posts: 28 (03/13/09 06:22:20) |
My 8' 5wt is on order and I just sent my LRH to Bulldog for a tune-up. I can't wait to put them together with fish on.
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Hardy LRH | ||
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Posts: 132 (03/13/09 13:11:50) |
I have a new McFarland 7'9" 5wt being built and will use my Hardy LRH on it.
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Posts: 1309 (03/13/09 17:06:55) |
I have an LRH and Abel X-Stream (TR-2). I expect my 8' #5, 3pc. to be finished soon and had also wondered which reel would BALANCE the best. You're all
saying the Hardy is the right weight? Abel's a bit heavier... I'll have to line up the LRH instead of the Abel...?
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Posts: 3162 (03/13/09 19:30:01)
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I can't believe I'm the first one to say a J. W. Young reel...Pridex or Beaudex.
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Master Guide
Posts: 287 (03/14/09 04:17:58) |
I have one of the Hardy Uniquas from Hook & Hackle that seems to be a pretty good reel that costs a little less than the other Hardys.
When I receive my McFarland I'll go through my reels until I find the one that has the best combination of balance and appearance whether that be a Hardy, Young, Abel, or maybe even a Gem or Medalist. |
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