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Im planning on getting a new fly reel and wanted to know what you guys think about the ross fly start reel. Im still learning and just want to upgrade a little over the one I have now. Looking in the price range of 100-150 and also need some new line. Mostly fish the provo river, but planning on fishing the weber and some lakes also.
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Sorry I meant the fly rise reel its about 100 dollars at most places.
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May want to also look at Allen Flyfishing "Trout" reel, I have one on my back up rod and it is sweet!
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I second the Allen Reels.
I also like the Okuma SLV. It is inexpensive, but it takes a beating and works great.
Get a good line. The reel isn't as important as the line for trout etc.
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Those look pretty sick, do you know where they sell them or only available online.
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Online from Allen, great customer service and great reels!!
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From what I hear Allen Reels are good never used one but lots a good reviews. For your price range Id say go with a Lamson Konic
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I have two of these and so far they look and operate great:
Pflueger Trion 1956 and the 1978
Nice drag and smooth operation. I second spending your money on line made a huge difference for me.
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I like machined reels better that cast, just my .02 though.
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Thanks for turning me on to Allen, Goddess. Had a drag issue with my reel, sent it back to Allen, brand new upgraded drag instaled and back to me in 2 days!!! Great CS.
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really?! Are they getting more?
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I agree I too like machined reels over cast but its the innards that I didnt like about the Allen trout model. Its almost identical to some of the Albright reels and I was not real happy with Albright.
The first 2 pics are out of the Allen Reel maintenance guide. the 3rd is out of a Albright Fly reel
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I don't know how old your Reels were but I got a message last summer fromEvan to return all my reels for a new drag system. So I do and they are fantastic!. Just had to pay the postage one way, they paid the return.
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No I dont own a Allen reel this is just from my research didn't see this new drag system on Allens website. You dont have a pic of it. ?
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I dont know I emailed them so I should here back tuesday I hope if not I think Ill just get the trout model thank you all for your help.
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Thanks Flygoddess for the recommendation and photos. I've been looking to upgrade my reel for some time. Ordered an Allen Trout reel in gunmetal with a spare spool in black. Should look stealthy and dangerous--even if I'm not.
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