WTB - Saltwater Flyreel

AUDIVE · 01-05-2012, 12:13 PM

Looking for a starter saltwater flyreel for 8 wt rod. I've flyfished a lot in freshwater and fish saltwater, but new to saltwater flyfishing, so suggestions are welcome. Mostly for inshore (kayak or wading) - redfish, specs, etc. On a budget so I don't want to jump into something real expensive to learn with, but don't want to skimp too much either.

Chris V · 01-05-2012, 04:58 PM

What price range are you looking at?

AUDIVE · 01-05-2012, 05:50 PM

Someone recommended the Orvis Battenkil at $148, so if I cannot find something better for that or less, I may go that route. But I'm open to advice.

Chris V · 01-05-2012, 07:26 PM

The Battenkill isn't a bad reel. I've also owned 2 Pflueger Trions that held up great and were only $129.99. I have some Echo Ion reels on order. They are $99.99 retail and are supposed to be very smooth. Check them out at Rajeffsports.com

AUDIVE · 01-05-2012, 08:16 PM

Thanks for the info. If I can get over in your area I'll come see you.

Blueheron · 01-05-2012, 10:24 PM

The Trion and the Echo reel are both available at Amazon but I would recommend you go someplace where you can see and touch the reel. Check out the fly fishing club notes here on the forum. They will have a casting clinic and lunch on January 21 and you can get lots of free advice, even try a few reels.

AUDIVE · 01-06-2012, 08:42 AM

Thanks. I'd like to check it out if I'm in town.

tat · 01-12-2012, 11:29 AM

I'd check out the Lamson Konic for about $140. It has the same sealed drag as the more expensive Lamsons. The sealed drag is excellent for wading / kayaking.

osborne311 · 01-12-2012, 11:43 AM

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01-05-2012, 12:13 PM	#1
AUDIVE Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pensacola Posts: 23	WTB - Saltwater Flyreel Looking for a starter saltwater flyreel for 8 wt rod. I've flyfished a lot in freshwater and fish saltwater, but new to saltwater flyfishing, so suggestions are welcome. Mostly for inshore (kayak or wading) - redfish, specs, etc. On a budget so I don't want to jump into something real expensive to learn with, but don't want to skimp too much either.

01-05-2012, 04:58 PM	#2
Chris V Squid technician Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: foley, Al Posts: 4,543	What price range are you looking at? __________________

01-05-2012, 07:26 PM	#4
Chris V Squid technician Blue Marlin Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: foley, Al Posts: 4,543	The Battenkill isn't a bad reel. I've also owned 2 Pflueger Trions that held up great and were only $129.99. I have some Echo Ion reels on order. They are $99.99 retail and are supposed to be very smooth. Check them out at Rajeffsports.com __________________

01-05-2012, 10:24 PM	#6
Blueheron Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Summer in Michigan, winter in Lillian AL Posts: 12	Reels The Trion and the Echo reel are both available at Amazon but I would recommend you go someplace where you can see and touch the reel. Check out the fly fishing club notes here on the forum. They will have a casting clinic and lunch on January 21 and you can get lots of free advice, even try a few reels.

01-12-2012, 11:43 AM	#9
osborne311 Senior Member Grouper Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Pace, FL Posts: 618	pm sent __________________ We need a bigger cooler!

01-05-2012, 05:50 PM	#3
AUDIVE Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pensacola Posts: 23	Someone recommended the Orvis Battenkil at $148, so if I cannot find something better for that or less, I may go that route. But I'm open to advice.

01-05-2012, 08:16 PM	#5
AUDIVE Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pensacola Posts: 23	Thanks for the info. If I can get over in your area I'll come see you.

01-06-2012, 08:42 AM	#7
AUDIVE Junior Member Cigar Minnow Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Pensacola Posts: 23	Thanks. I'd like to check it out if I'm in town.

01-12-2012, 11:29 AM	#8
tat Member Ruby Red Lip Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 58	I'd check out the Lamson Konic for about $140. It has the same sealed drag as the more expensive Lamsons. The sealed drag is excellent for wading / kayaking.

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