fly reels

[Joe D]

cabelas has their SR3's on sale starting at $100. it is a beefy large arbor reel with a smokin drag on it. I have the largest one they make with lots of backing for freshwater bonefish. if anyone is in the market, this may be somthin for you to check out.

Joe

[Guest rich mc]

joe, what line are you using and leader size n length for the freshwater big scaled bonefish rich

[Joe D]

rich, on my SR3 I use 8wt wf floating. I have 2 main carp rigs that are 8wt.'s and a 7wt that I sometimes use if the fish will be smaller. both my 8's are wf floating. then I usually go with a 9' 4x or 5x leaders. in my flyrod arsenal I have 1-3wt, 1-5wt, 1-7wt, 2-8wt.'s and 1-9wt. that covers just about anything. I may get cocky this year and chase those golden bones w/a 3wt!! I have a 5wt size pflueger trion mid arbor reel with ALOT of backing on it, that ought to prove to be a adventure!! I really like that SR3 alot, the drag is incredible. I was looking at a orvis vortec (VO2) but it is $375 so I think I'll stick to the SR3. I would like to get another while cabelas has them on sale but a little smaller one for smallies.

I find that wf floating covers all the fly fishing I do. even though when carpin I use weighted nymphs and stuff that sinks, I'm sight fishing in skinny water the 9' leader is enough to get down to where I want to be. then I use the floating line as a bite indicator as most of the pick ups are very light.

[Guest rich mc]

i would have bet that use use flourocarbon on your leaders. rich

[Joe D]

I like the flouro leaders. rio makes a saltwater leader that is used for bonefish. the saltwater one is a little stiffer and helps to turn over weighted flies easier. I'm sure there are many others than rio too.

Joe

[kend]

Have you checked out the NEW Cortland Endurance line of fly reels?

The larger arbor casette models, feature 2 spools, a LARGE drag knob, the storage case accommodates 4 spools,

and less than $100.

The NEW '08 mid arbor models are less than $60. Great reel for the money.

[Joe D]

that sounds like a great deal. I really like that orvis vortec(VO2) but at $375 I could buy several reels. that orvis has a huge drag, it shows it on their site. it is cork on rulon. I 've been hearing more and more about rulon, not sure if it something new?? I dont know there is so much good stuff out there these days. too much gear and not enough money!!

Joe