09-28-2009, 05:08 AM
Like I said, if you can get a Abel for $350. GO FOR IT!!!! I agree with Steelies you need a good drag. Orvis it would be more the Vortex, I would think. Like for Saltwater.
I am happy enough with my drag on the reels I have. After fishing Henry's they did get a workout. I was spooled several times. Luckly I was in a toon so I could turn and chase them for awhile before they snapped me off ....LOL
The spoiled me would KILL for a Trout or a Brown Abel and there was a time they were throwing in the fancy paint for like a month, but I am trout and although a good drag is important, I would rather buy that Winston.[
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Rivers are a whole different ball game.
I don't fish steelie, salmon which I would love to change. The fact I don't I went with a Rivendell 12' 7 weight, Windcutter Multi tip spey, and a Martin Reel that is very cheap, but I think it will be okay.
I also have the Orvis Multi Tip line in an 8 wt. and a BIIx 9' and a TLS 10' 8 weight (not spey) and for them I have a BBS VI.
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I am happy enough with my drag on the reels I have. After fishing Henry's they did get a workout. I was spooled several times. Luckly I was in a toon so I could turn and chase them for awhile before they snapped me off ....LOL
The spoiled me would KILL for a Trout or a Brown Abel and there was a time they were throwing in the fancy paint for like a month, but I am trout and although a good drag is important, I would rather buy that Winston.[
]Rivers are a whole different ball game.
I don't fish steelie, salmon which I would love to change. The fact I don't I went with a Rivendell 12' 7 weight, Windcutter Multi tip spey, and a Martin Reel that is very cheap, but I think it will be okay.
I also have the Orvis Multi Tip line in an 8 wt. and a BIIx 9' and a TLS 10' 8 weight (not spey) and for them I have a BBS VI.
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