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armyflyfisher	Favorite light reel		Lead	[-]
Posts: 395 12/31/08 1:00 PM	Tags : None You know what would be cool.... A contrast and comparison of the available light fly reels readily avalable today. I'd love to see a side by side comparison of the Bass Pro Shop Classic ultralight....the J Austin Forbes Avon or Magnesium....the Sage clicker....the Dennison......and even a few "classic" reels like the Pflueger 1834 or Redington CT. There's a wide price range between the Dennison and the Sage....I wonder about the performance differences? David
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flyflingerandy1		#1	[url]	[-]
Posts: 78 12/31/08 1:06 PM	Hmm...the Sage might be pretty smooth, but on an UL rod, I find it hard to justify the cost between the Dennison and the Sage. In fact, if I need a reel lighter than my BBS I, I will probably grab a Dennison just for that setup. Ultralight Aficionado Andy
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jkurtz7		#2	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2653 12/31/08 1:12 PM Forum Owner / Administrator	I'd certainly like to do a review like that, but I couldn't afford all those reels. HA. I will do an in depth review of the Dennison in the spring though. I'll put it through some hell since I fish so much. J. The Ultralight Fly Fishing Forum Panfish Snob & Rob Building Addict. Ultralight Fly Rod Guru.
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armyflyfisher		#3	[url]	[-]
Posts: 395 12/31/08 1:16 PM	My thoughts exactly Andy. I've even shown the "Home General" the J A Forbes reels on ebay for less than $100 and she asks about the necessity for a reel of that price when the Dennison is out there for less. Still.....if there was a huge and noticeable performance difference........I could probably get away with spending some money. David
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keebranch		#4	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2095 12/31/08 3:17 PM Administrator / Moderator	Wow, David at least she's showing interest in your hobby-that's great!
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Zenkoanhead.clarksclassicfl...		#5	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1035 12/31/08 6:38 PM	The biggest difference is in the spool diameter and general appearance. I have a Sage 3100 and it is much bigger than the Dennison or 2" and 2 1/2" Avons. It is very high tech in appearance and so I reserve it for long graphite rods. The Bass Pro is a bit larger too, and has a weak click although the champagne version was quite attractive. The Forbes Magnesium is a sleeper, a great reel with good line capacity. It is not particularly stylish though and dents if dropped. I have either a Dennison or Avon [2 or 2 1/2 inch] on nearly every ultralight rod because of the light weight, although the Avon is much more handsome. The Avon represents the cadillac of the bunch. Hope this helps. Don
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jdub		#6	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2141 12/31/08 8:34 PM Administrator	I have the BPS Classic Ultralight and was able to compare it to the Dennison that I sold to J, and the Orvis BBS 1 that I still have. The Classic Ultralight and Dennison were very close to the same size and weight, and I wouldn't be surprised if the spool capacity was similar. The Classic is machined, has a very nice finish, and is slightly narrower. As Don mentioned the clicker on the Classic is very weak, and is probably comparable to the friction on the Dennison. At 2.2 oz, both of these reels are a full ounce lighter than the Orvis BBS 1 (3.2 oz). The Classic Ultralight is perfect for my 6' 1" 0 wt. (I have a Sage Quiet Taper 0 wt line on the reel. The line is very small in diameter.) Orvis BBS 1 & Dennison And the BBS 1 balances my Orvis 7' 6" 1wt. perfectly. Last Edited By: jdub 12/31/08 8:38 PM. Edited 1 time.
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keebranch		#7	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2095 01/01/09 8:12 PM Administrator / Moderator	Mine is the Ross Colorado zero. At 3.3 ounces it works just fine on the majority of UL rods I own, And with the extra spools, I keep it busy at work on my 1-2 wrt rods. Les
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Posts: 82 01/01/09 8:44 PM	Just purchased the Orvis BB1 at 3.2 oz for my zero weight. I haven't really had the chance to break it in but I'll report back when it gets a proper break in.
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flyflingerandy1		#9	[url]	[-]
Posts: 78 01/01/09 9:46 PM	I like my BBS I, thanks Jerry...and I cannot wait to break it in on some of our stream fish. Ultralight Aficionado Andy
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armyflyfisher		#10	[url]	[-]
Posts: 395 01/02/09 11:04 AM	I've doscovered 2 versions of the Forbes Avon. I've seen them with the standard type spool release and with a "fixed" spool. Aside from the weight difference.....any performance or use differences? David
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Zenkoanhead.clarksclassicfl...		#11	[url]	[-]
Posts: 1035 01/02/09 12:42 PM	There are 3 versions of the Avon, 2, 2/1/2, 3" at 1.6, 2.6, and 3.4 ounces respectively. They are all pretty similiar, but as I recall the larger models have a simple drag adjustment. It allows you to put more pressure on the clicker with a leaf spring. I don't find such adjustments generally useful and leave it alone. Only the 3" takes a full length DT in the heavier line weights. The 3" Avon is best suited for 9 foot rods due to its size. In addition to the Avons, there are a couple of other JAF models that are quite nice, including the Aerial, which is an English free spool reel. Rare over on this side of the pond. Don
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Rockthief		#12	[url]	[-]
Posts: 87 01/02/09 3:49 PM Forum Supporter	My Dutch Fly Reel 0 is out of a good dream. Pictures when I feel better.
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flyflingerandy1		#13	[url]	[-]
Posts: 78 01/02/09 4:41 PM	Paul, get to feeling better man...it is going around here as well. Ultralight Aficionado Andy
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Rockthief		#14	[url]	[-]
Posts: 87 01/02/09 11:27 PM Forum Supporter	thanks Andy. Guess I will play with my reels.
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Trouter2.thebasspond		#15	[url]	[-]
Posts: 106 01/03/09 10:57 AM	Got a couple of little Ultra light reels that I like, and that I dont see around much anymore, The favorite is the Hardy flyweight. Others are a small Cortland Embassy 40 and a Teton #3 they all are used with 2 and 3 weight lines. I quit buying new reels every time I wanted a new line and started to buy spare spools. I can still get spools for older reels, but in some cases the spools cost as much as the reel did initially ..Paul
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flyflingerandy1		#16	[url]	[-]
Posts: 78 01/03/09 11:06 AM	That Hardy will bring a mint if you ever want to sell it. Those sell used for what the new ones sell for new. Ultralight Aficionado Andy
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Trouter2.thebasspond		#17	[url]	[-]
Posts: 106 01/03/09 1:48 PM	Andy, I was at the Metolius Bamboo rod gathering this past summer in Oregon & there were quite a few older Hardy reels for sale. Could not believe the prices on the Hardy reels made in England. Some were in very poor condition with nicks and scratches all over the reel and they still were asking $300-$400. The Hardy reel that I really want is owned by my brother, He has a Hardy Multiplier, it is about the same size as the LRH. I cant get him to part with it.Tried to trade him many things of interest, but the asking price is too high at this time. Ive got for this English Seagul outboard motor he wants, but I wont part with it, We saw the Multiplier on some dealers page for $695, there arent many of them around. Now that they are made overseas they will become even more valuable ..Paul
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flyflingerandy1		#18	[url]	[-]
Posts: 78 01/03/09 2:30 PM	Those prices for a non-adjustable click/pawl reel...LOL Ultralight Aficionado Andy
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keebranch		#19	[url]	[-]
Posts: 2095 01/03/09 7:01 PM Administrator / Moderator	It's all about mystique and image.
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flyflingerandy1		#20	[url]	[-]
Posts: 78 01/03/09 7:36 PM	Very true... Ultralight Aficionado Andy
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