Ryan Kral Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Hey guys, I recently purchased a 6'6", 4wt fiberglass rod. The reel I am currently using seems a little heavy, doesn't really balance well. Any advice on decent, reels suited for use on this type of rod? I am using a DT 4wt line. I don't really like spending much on my reels, not super cheap, but not going to be spending hundreds on a reel. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks, Ryan Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tjtroester Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 ryan, you might take a look at a new, entry level, ross reel called "fly start" 3"dia. 4wt large arbor reel, with room for backing, is 50 bucks. if you would like to see a picture of one they are on the feather-craft website. <feather-craft.com> timothy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike G Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 Real Economical Reels Cabelas has two. The new Wind River at $30 is very fascinating and has that 21st Century Space age look. The Cahill (reg $20) on sale for $10 looks more like a $20 reel. But how do you argue with $9.99. http://www.cabelas.com/catalog/browse/fishing-fishing-reels-fly-fishing-reels/_/N-1104842/Ns-MIN_SALE_PRICE?WTz_l=SBC%3BMMcat104793480%3Bcat104760180&WTz_stype=GNU Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob G Posted March 23, 2012 Report Share Posted March 23, 2012 and for a little over $100, look at the Orvis Battenkill Barstock reels, very lightweight machined aluminum reels with a reliable drag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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