Fly Fishing

mardog123 · Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 7:56 pm Post subject: salt water reels

hey, I'm in need of a salt water reel that will stand up to strong blues and stripers (hopefully albies if I get the chance). Im looking for one under $100 because im only 14 and dont enough mula. any suggestions or help is appreciated
Henry

jeremy · Posted: Tue Mar 13, 2007 8:36 pm Post subject: hey

battenkill mid arbor is around that price range ... worth checking out to see if you like it ...

mardog123 · Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 1:42 pm Post subject:

anyone tried a redington GD? retail is 139 and marked down to 83. also comes with lifetime repai/replacement guarantee

mardog123 · Posted: Thu Mar 15, 2007 1:43 pm Post subject:

here it is http://www.frontrangeanglers.com/shop/proddetail.php?prod=redingtongdreel

Pzulick · Newbie Joined: Aug 29, 2006 Posts: 12

mardog123 · Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 1:03 pm Post subject:

great, thanks for the site

Pzulick · Newbie Joined: Aug 29, 2006 Posts: 12

mardog123 · Posted: Fri Mar 16, 2007 2:56 pm Post subject:

alrighty I will thanks again

Steelie · Newbie Joined: Sep 24, 2006 Posts: 90 Location: Erie, PA

I have a battenkill mid arbor for my 9 wt and I use it for pike, bass and steelies, as well as saltwater when im fortunate enough. I am pleased with it . I paid 130$ for it and it has an incredible drag for the price. I am currently having problems with the reel handle because it is set for right hand retreive and has a tendency to loosen, but im working to try and get it worked out somehow. A little locktite and i should be good to go. It also won an award in fly rod and reel mag. Its really a nice reel. I would consider it if i were you.

mike

yabuticus · Newbie Joined: Oct 25, 2006 Posts: 5

Hi...I'm looking for a new saltwater reel, too...for a 7wt. I was considering the ROSS Fly Start - $55 ! It holds 225 yds backing with WF7F line! I am concerned that it may not be good for the salt...Anyone have any input on this reel?

Mark