Saltwater fly reel wanted

[stan4massey]

On the lookout for a saltwater fly reel, 12 weight, any ideas?

[MJB]

Stan,

 

Not sure what your budget is, but aside from the usual suspects (Tibor, Abel etc.) take a look at the Vosseler S3. I have a DC4 for my #8 work and an S2 on loan from a friend. Great reels. http://www.vosseler-reels.co.uk/S-Series%20(NEW).htm. Give Carl a call ( He's away fishing this weekend ), he's a top bloke and will probably send you one on approval (Not sure if mentioning MJB sent you will help of hinder ).

[stan4massey]

Stan,

 

Not sure what your budget is, but aside from the usual suspects (Tibor, Abel etc.) take a look at the Vosseler S3. I have a DC4 for my #8 work and an S2 on loan from a friend. Great reels. http://www.vosseler-reels.co.uk/S-Series%20(NEW).htm. Give Carl a call ( He's away fishing this weekend ), he's a top bloke and will probably send you one on approval (Not sure if mentioning MJB sent you will help of hinder ).

 

 

Thanks for that pointer MJB, Abel 12 would be nice but cant justify about £600 for something that may only be used one or two trips in a season. Bughet say, £100-£150 more realistic, (hope her indoors dont read this

[Elton]

Stan,

 

I know nowt about these, but the top one on this page may be worth finding more about.

[Yakity - Yak - u.k.]

Hi Stan.

 

I use these, well worth a look, a great reel, well made too.

Just a thought.

 

 

http://www.morayflyfishing.co.uk/scierraxdareels.php

Edited February 12, 2006 by Yakity - Yak - u.k.

[stan4massey]

Elton & YYUK Thanks for the pointers to the sites guys, I`ll give them a good look over later, I had an Airflow last year but must admit to getting rid of it fairly quickly, good enough reel but seemed a bit off balance when turning hard, may just have been that individual reel. The Scierra is fine I use a smaller scierra for the rainbows and that one has a superb drag and is a nicely balanced reel, problem is the larger version mat still be a bit under when it comes to capacity. I`m looking at white marlin on 20lb test (IGFA max for fly) so being none to expert at it on fly (for none to expert read abysmall) I think I`d be happy with large diameter and wider arbor to allow a fair amount of backing. Then again you can double the backing rated using some of the modern ones. Want to get it right so will take a bit more time.

[Colin Brett]

You need look no further than the Vosseler S3! Under £200 and it's brilliant.

 

I have a S2 that I took to Canada in October it performed brilliantly and stopped 20lb Chum salmon in their tracks.

 

I have a Rio Multi-tip line 10# on it but I'm looking to get a spare spool next for a similar 8#.

 

Colin

[stan4massey]

Thanks Colin , been investigating and the Vossler is looking promising, cheers