fly reels for 7/8 weight lines

[phil dean]

Any suggestions, i'll need a decent amount of backing on, and would prefer one with three interchangeable spools (a sinker a floater and an intermediate), cheep is good as i assume I'll use my thumb as the drag as I do on my centrepins.

[Tony U]

The Okuma Integrity is outstanding value; Glasgow Angling Centre do a deal with line, spare spool, backing and braided loops will probably do a deal for an additional spool and line.

 

I use a #9-10 size for saltwater fly fishing and have had no problems with it as long as it is washed out in freshwater after use.

[phil dean]

cheers tony, I'll have a look, I've heard very few bad things about the okuma gear, and lots of good.

[Alan Roe]

Phil send me your phone no as Ive lost it

[phil dean]

PM on its way

[jim doyle]

greys grx not a lot to touch it , Ive about 6 makes of fly reels ranging from an ari hart to okumas the reel I use most is my greys lochside tackle were doing adeal on them, I dont know if they still are.

[phil dean]

cheers

[MJB]

Greys GRX is an ok reel apart from a couple of things:

 

1: The drag is prone to locking up.

 

2: Its got a bloody irritating clicker on the retrieve!

 

3: Its heavy

 

 

Do yourself a favour and buy an Okuma Airframe. You'll be able to buy one and a couple of spare spools for less than the GRX and IMHO its a far better reel. If you really want a GRX I have one with #8 Floating,Inter and Sink lines you can buy

 

Martin

 

[ 18. March 2005, 06:43 PM: Message edited by: MJB ]

[jim doyle]

I have to say that Ive got a couple of greys that ive had since they came out, I havnt had the drag lockup yet, ido however slacken the drags on all my reels right off when not in use, thats fixed spool, multipliers,centrepins the lot!! The okumas ok , but Ive not had a problem with the greys ,I carry a few lines (16) at the last count and yes I use them all!! so the cost of greys spools keeps things sane!!

[Guest PhilB]

I had an Airframe but didn't think the capacity was very good. I have just got a couple of GRX's (and several spools @ £6 each). The reel is a bit heavy but seems OK and the drag hasn't been used in anger yet but I am living in hope - tomorrow could be the day! I'll be trying your buzzer Jim.