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Favorite Reel? - Everet14 - 02-20-2006
What is everyones favorite reel? I own a Galvan Torque, and from my experience there is nothibg even close. I have used orvis, sage, ross etc.. I love the ultra smooth drag of all Galvans, but especially the Torque. I love this reel!
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Re: [Everet14] Favorite Reel? - flygoddess - 02-20-2006
Well I have two, the Orvis LA and the CFO (spring / pawl) The Galvan is a nice reel though.
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Re: [flygoddess] Favorite Reel? - Everet14 - 02-20-2006
How do you like your orvis LA? Everyone I know that has it loves it.
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Re: [Everet14] Favorite Reel? - flygoddess - 02-20-2006
Lets put it this way, I have one #I (for my two weightand wished I had more for my boo and super fines) two #II plus 6 spools and two #III and 5 spools. The ol' man has four #III and he is a Hardy fan. I also have several mid arbors, but they are a little bit heavier so I use them on my 6 wt. I love LA (isn't that a song?)[
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Re: [Everet14] Favorite Reel? - Dryrod - 02-20-2006
[font "Poor Richard"][green][size 4]My first reel was a SA 1 456. My last acquistion was a Orvis Battenkill MA. Probably my next reel will also be an Orvis product. I guess it is a matter of what ever reels you on. lol[/size][/green][/font]
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Re: [Everet14] Favorite Reel? - flygoddess - 02-21-2006
The torque is a good looking reel for sure. What size did you get? A little bit heavier than the LA but I doubt even noticeable. Did you get that black or the antique-bronze (I'll bet the bronze) and what kind of drag (looks like a bauer drag thing)? Gotta love it![sly]
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Re: [flygoddess] Favorite Reel? - Everet14 - 02-21-2006
I got the Torque 5 (5-6 weight) I got the Bronze to match the rod it is on. Its drag does not rely on cork or ball bearings, but it still incredibly smooth. I love Galvan and wouldn't buy anything else.
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Re: [Everet14] Favorite Reel? - flygoddess - 02-21-2006
Right on! Galvan was my first choice before I went to work for Orvis.
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Re: [Everet14] Favorite Reel? - EvilAsh - 02-23-2006
My LRH. Simple but elegant.
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Re: [Everet14] Favorite Reel? - maddawg - 02-23-2006
Bauer or Ross
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Re: [flygoddess] Favorite Reel? - tomc - 04-04-2006
mine would be the phlueger medalist,its an inexpensize but tough reel.
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Re: [Everet14] Favorite Reel? - Fishhound - 04-04-2006
My Ross Evolution, then my Orvis Battenkill.
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