tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post3388967688032445418..comments2024-03-11T12:31:16.811-04:00Comments on Fishing Through Life: Looking For That Ultra Light Fly ReelBill Trussellhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-53606166555028373892010-09-21T21:50:19.438-04:002010-09-21T21:50:19.438-04:00I just came to your post and reading above thing i...I just came to your post and reading above thing it is very impressive me and it is very nice blog. Thanks a lot for sharing this.Fishing Fly Gearhttp://www.neusportinggoods.com/noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-69265838170762860822010-09-16T08:21:16.097-04:002010-09-16T08:21:16.097-04:00Chris
I ma not totally giving up on this reel, I a...Chris<br />I ma not totally giving up on this reel, I am going to talk to them this week and tell them the amount of line I am going to put on the spool, and get their take on line verses spool size for that particular reel. Thanks for link.Bill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-70007818136089689672010-09-15T22:45:25.724-04:002010-09-15T22:45:25.724-04:00You're exactly right, Bill. I didn't reme...You're exactly right, Bill. I didn't remember until after I wrote that the Dennison reel, though well built and reasonably priced will not hold a full 3wt line. It's good for a 1 or 2wt but a 3 is questionable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-27052441573193108312010-09-15T19:42:36.182-04:002010-09-15T19:42:36.182-04:00Thanks Chris
Just looked at the reel and I really ...Thanks Chris<br />Just looked at the reel and I really like the features. I am not sure that the dia. is big enough to hold all the 3 wt. line I would spool on it. I am going to go back and compare all the recommendatins all you guys have given me and then make a decision. Thanks to all of you for the help in selecting my Christmas present from my wife.Bill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-85381625260256777142010-09-15T10:12:08.823-04:002010-09-15T10:12:08.823-04:00Chris
I will checking your blog for that post. I a...Chris<br />I will checking your blog for that post. I am thinking you are going to really like the feel of this rig. Thanks for the commentBill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-8167392032396335702010-09-15T10:05:07.657-04:002010-09-15T10:05:07.657-04:00Hi Kev
Get that rig if you can, it does sound like...Hi Kev<br />Get that rig if you can, it does sound like an awesome set-up. I hope to get the right combo for me when I locate that reel that will give me the balance I am looking for. Thanks for the comment.Bill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-7964967149809366822010-09-15T07:15:09.925-04:002010-09-15T07:15:09.925-04:00I'm trying to find that ultra light combo as w...I'm trying to find that ultra light combo as well. I had a buddy who was cleaning out his garage. He had a 1wt Orvis Rod. I figured that would be like using a peice of wheat grass. It was a really nice rod. He had a 1wt reel with 2wt line on it. It cast like a dream. I guess Orvis doesn't make those anymore. I might offer him some money for it, but I doubt he wants to get rid of it.Feather Chuckerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17816824282816730471noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-7617608357599138282010-09-14T21:29:04.326-04:002010-09-14T21:29:04.326-04:00Bill, I just remembered a nice lightweight reel th...Bill, I just remembered a nice lightweight reel that is very reasonable cost wise. It's made by Dennison and can be found here:<br />http://www.dennisonspecialtyflyreels.com/servlet/Detail?no=18<br />Several guys on the UL forum have a like them quite a bit.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-22367571961590660442010-09-14T21:20:29.382-04:002010-09-14T21:20:29.382-04:00Bill,
I'm getting a 7'10" Sage TXL 2w...Bill,<br />I'm getting a 7'10" Sage TXL 2wt - I got an amazing deal on it and a 3100 reel. I plan on writing a full review with my upcoming 'gear' post.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-87977941911764057862010-09-14T20:03:27.603-04:002010-09-14T20:03:27.603-04:00Chris
What length 2 wt are you getting? I thought...Chris <br />What length 2 wt are you getting? I thought at one time I would go with a 2 wt. but settled for my 3 which I really like. I am sold on Temple Fork rods they are some of the lightness fly rods I have ever used. I will check out the forum. Thanks for the comment.Bill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-38668568493989487532010-09-14T19:40:26.651-04:002010-09-14T19:40:26.651-04:00Josh
I like the Ross Reel especially the width. I ...Josh<br />I like the Ross Reel especially the width. I am not one to go for a fly reel with a wide dia. I like the sleek look more than the robust look if that makes sense. The weight is not a problem because as stated in the post I am looking for lightness. I will weight all options. I want to get as many recommendation as possible before I make a decision. Thanks for the comment.Bill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-47959856138021794392010-09-14T07:21:57.600-04:002010-09-14T07:21:57.600-04:00you need to check out Ross Reels.. they have the l...you need to check out Ross Reels.. they have the lightest reels on the market, some say too light and I am one of those some. I had to put a 5wt reel on my 4wt to get the ballance that Im used to. that came from using crap gear for so long that Im used to a heavy reel,, but for you sounds like you want light as you can get, so if you look at the ross reels you will find what you are looking for for sure!!! the draw back is they are extreamly proud of them and that effects the price, but they back it up with a lifetime warrenty.. look at the Evolution series..Bigerrfishhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02792787195626433425noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-16780945277300662342010-09-13T20:26:37.115-04:002010-09-13T20:26:37.115-04:00I hope the forum has some info for you - it's ...I hope the forum has some info for you - it's a great group of folks. <br />I've been thinking of getting a Sage 3100 reel (now discontinued) for an incoming 2 weight but it's hard to find one that isn't too spendy. If you aren't too stuck on getting a reel with a disc drag, then there are quite a few options out there by some seemingly no name makers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-66360614191634877282010-09-13T15:27:20.427-04:002010-09-13T15:27:20.427-04:00Hi Chris
This is why I created this post. I knew t...Hi Chris<br />This is why I created this post. I knew that I would get some good feedback on light fly reels. I will check out the Ultralight Forum. Thanks for the comment.Bill Trussellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15351692272817692157noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8518971929369280752.post-34511891536604219902010-09-13T10:43:50.453-04:002010-09-13T10:43:50.453-04:00Excellent post, Bill. Lightweight reels are a tre...Excellent post, Bill. Lightweight reels are a treat but can be very expensive. I have a Redington Drift click/pawl reel that balanced my 3 wt. nicely. You don't want to get something too light (which I'm afraid the Bass pro reel might be) or you'll have a tip heavy rod and may fatigue you in a different way.<br />The guys over at the Ultralight fly fishing forum have great info on what balances rods well too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com