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Post by rubberwellie on Jun 19, 2010 16:05:30 GMT
Does anyone have an opinion on what fly reels currently on the market offer the best value for money?
I've considered the Daiwa Lochmor, Pflueger Trion and a couple of Hardy reels. If it costs approx £200 for a Daiwa or Shakespeare reel with 2 spare spools surely it would make sense to spend an extra £100 and get a Hardy Demon or Marquis with 2 spare spools and a lifetime guarantee..... The Marquis looks like the traditional choice but the Demon whilst more expensive is only £11 for a spare spool, plus the Hardy's hold their price.
What choice would you make?
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Post by madkeen on Jun 19, 2010 17:03:35 GMT
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Post by scanny on Jun 19, 2010 17:47:05 GMT
Mojomarket are a good seller, got mine through them and arrived in a week, recomended. As for the reel, change the lubrication and it's a nice reel |
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Post by rubberwellie on Jun 19, 2010 19:33:48 GMT
Certainly looks a bargain, I've got a couple of questions though.
Do you get a lifetime guarantee?
Is the No5 the best size for salmon fishing?
Is a floater and a sink tip enough to get started or should I get an intermediate too? I don't think I'll need a sinker quite yet...
Thanks for the advice
Sean
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Post by underghillie on Jun 19, 2010 19:45:58 GMT
Hi Sean, Get yourself a running line and some shooting heads, floater and an intermediate, then there's no need for spare spools  Add a few poly-tips in different density's and you should be covered for most situations. |
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Post by madkeen on Jun 19, 2010 20:01:42 GMT
Hi Sean, Get yourself a running line and some shooting heads, floater and an intermediate, then there's no need for spare spools Add a few poly-tips in different density's and you should be covered for most situations. UG I had you down for a long belly man too  |
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Post by underghillie on Jun 19, 2010 20:03:36 GMT
Hi Sean, Get yourself a running line and some shooting heads, floater and an intermediate, then there's no need for spare spools Add a few poly-tips in different density's and you should be covered for most situations. UG I had you down for a long belly man too Hell no thats for lazzy fishers  |
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Post by madkeen on Jun 19, 2010 20:06:56 GMT
UG I had you down for a long belly man too Hell no thats for lazzy fishers ;D ;D |
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Post by madkeen on Jun 19, 2010 20:27:22 GMT
UG I had you down for a long belly man too Hell no thats for lazzy fishers I thought that was the wormers |
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Post by rubberwellie on Jun 20, 2010 6:16:56 GMT
Makes sense, cheers guys
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Post by scanny on Jun 20, 2010 10:59:11 GMT
Hi Sean What size rod are you wanting to use the reel on. I have the No.4 and No.3 Uniqua's, The N0.4 balances out my 12',13',14' and almost a 15' so that is the one i would go for, i was going to purchase the No5 for the 15' but got a £20 200d instead. The No4 can hold an 11/12 75' and 200meters of backing so space isn't an issue on them, on spare spools buy them now before they are gone but the reel is a Sirrus Allwater so they spools fit, albeit at uk prices its enough to make your eyes water. The Uk version, the same but branded as sirrus allwater retailed for £329 Here's a thread about the reel troutandsalmonforum.proboards.com/index.cgi?action=display&board=tackletalk&thread=471&page=1Instead of buying from the states if there are any left, i would buy this one on fleabay currently with a few uk sellers trying to sell them at a profit, there's one on just not starting at £124.99 and hasn't sold for weeks so its worth buying. You get the Hardy guarantee, i had a few issues with mine but get rid of the lithium grease and use a hypoid oil or carbon grease and its a good'un |
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Post by rubberwellie on Jun 20, 2010 13:31:26 GMT
Scanny
I have just bought a 15" Oracle on ebay, am also looking for 13" Oracle at the moment but I'm trying to find a 3 piece as I hear the newer 4 piece rods don't have quite the same action. I will probably use the 13" more often.
If possible I would like to use the same reel and lines on both rods, not sure how well that will work though.
I don't mind paying a bit more for a reel because although I am just starting out I don't want to have to replace my reel and lines when I upgrade my rod, don't want to pay a fortune though!
I have really been looking hard over the last day or two and have narrowed my choice to either the Hardy Uniqua or the Vision GT. What do you mean by a £20 200d?
Do you reckon I'll need different reels for the 13" and the 15" or will I get away with No 4 for both?
Somebody recommended I buy a running line with changeable tips instead of spare spools, however is this practical if you have to change on the river bank?
Cheers
Sean
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Post by scanny on Jun 20, 2010 15:08:58 GMT
Hi Sean
I'm not sure what the other guys think but when I buy a new rod to use as my main one, I buy a reel to balance that, if it works on the rest it's a bonus. You might find when you upgrade rods your lines will need to change if it's a different style or action.
The Uniqua No5 would be fine on both, it should balance on the 15' and on the 13' it will give it a bit more weight lower down and help if anything.
I used a cheap Ron Thompson Dyna disc on a 14' oracle and it was fine, it was only lacking in the tackle tart stakes.
I've bought two Leeda Magnum 200d reels this month, one for £21 and the other for £25 and they are solid, also you don't need to worry about dropping or scratching them like you do on a bling reel. In fact, I used one ofthe spools to open a bottle of beer on Friday having a bit of practice casting.
Tony was suggesting a shooting head set up. Very versatile and usefull for tight fishing with little rear clearance. You will only need a couple of shooting heads and polytips to cover almost all your fishing situations. Very popular and recently I started my brother using a double hand rod and using heads, quite easy to get a feel for them and then find your timing
I'm not sure how the oracle handles heads, I know it loves an airflo multi tip line, again very versatile.
An hour with an instructor Is the best advice, then you will know, or have a better idea of how a balanced set up feels.
If I was starting over I would get a B & W Norway 15' 10/11, throw a carron 75' on it and cheap reel, best £300 outfit for learning to speycast I've found, it's still teaching me how to cast my nicer rods.
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Post by rubberwellie on Jun 20, 2010 18:44:30 GMT
I intend to get some tuition from an instructor and the B & W Norway is the rod I had in mind for when I become proficient at casting, maybe I'll start looking now.... Saw a couple on ebay recently.
Settled on the Uniqua No5, seems like a good all round choice, ony £93 on ebay, bargain!
Cheers for the advice
Sean
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Add a few poly-tips in different density's and you should be covered for most situations.
