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Martin Multiplier. Is this reel any good? At $45.00
Seems reasonable. I've never had a Good flyreal and rod I really don't know the diffeence in low end and Highend. I'll be fishing in shallow lakes for crappie and bass with WF-8-F line.
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The Martin Multiplier™ 72SR Fly Reel boasts an exclusive 360° floating disk drag system, and comes with additional star drag for use with monofilament. More details: [ul] [li]Multiple action with high-speed 3:1 retrieve [li] High-strength aluminum alloy spool, back and gear case [li]Stamped reel foot and twin stainless steel line guides for right / left hand use [li] Right and left adjustable retrieve [li]Compression drag for large fish [li] Line capacity... 100 yds. 20-lb. backing, 30 yds. WF8F [li]Weighs 9 1/[size 2]2[/size] ozs. [/li][/ul]
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[cool][#0000ff]I edited in a picture and some other info on the reel into your post, so that others can tell what you are talking about. Evidently, this is a new model. I could find no online reviews for it. However, Martin is a reputable company and the reel looks like it has some good features.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The reality is that for the kind of fishing you will be doing, you don't need to spend hundreds of dollars for a fancy reel with a drag capable of handling marlin. Your fly reel will function mostly as line storage and will seldom be needed for playing big fish "on the reel". As long as it has a decent drag, and holds the line you need, it should serve you well.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]If you can get it for $45, that is a good deal. It sells for more in most places.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The "reel" issue, when putting together a fly fishing outfit, is to balance the rod, reel and line so that it all works together to cast well and to not beat you up during a long day of fishing. If you do not know anything about putting together a fly fishing system, get some help from someone who does. Just buying everything on sale is likely to leave you with an unbalanced setup that will not make you as happy as a carefully assembled system will.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]And, free advice is usually worth what you pay for it. Being able to "string" up your rod with your reel and line, and make some casts with it before buying everything, can make a world of difference. The old advice to "try before you buy" is never better than when buying a fly fishing ensemble.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]That being said, that reel could be a good place to start. Finding a rod and matching a line with it is going to be more critical. And...if you are fishing shallow lakes, for average sized bass and crappies, you can probably get by with a smaller rig. An 8 weight is only necessary if you will be throwing big hair bugs and poppers. For fishing flies and streamers you can do fine with a 6 weight. If you are in a float tube you do not have to make long casts so you don't need as much rod. [/#0000ff]
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Multiplier reels are usually used when you need to play the fish off the reel when they make long runs. Most Flyfishers will tell you that the main purpose of the reel is to hold and store the line. There are some applications where the ability to have a faster line pick up than 1:1 is desirable, i.e. salt water, steelhead, freshwater striper, northerns/muskie, salmon. For Bass and Crappie, I would recommend that you find a good quality single action reel, with interchangable spools, rimdrag feature, and moderate price. Scientific anglers System & Pfleuger Medalist reels have been excellant choices in a moderate price point, under $100.00. Go to a local fly shop and look at the choices available, talk with someone who knows the tackle. Martin makes some excellant reels, both single action and the multiplier models
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... I am glad you brought up the interchangeable spools idea.. when I was setting up my current rig I got what I consider great advice on this from a friend here and this is what I ended up with...
.. 6 wt Sage launch with an Orvis Rocky Mountain Turbine reel.. bought the extra spool to use with an intermediate sinking line.. I love the smooth action of this reel and changing from one spool to the other is very easy.. I am glad I took the time to read up on the reel.. listened to some good advice.. and then tested the two together at the fly shop where I bought my rod before I bought the rod..
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[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 4]At 9+ ounces for that reel...HOLY SMOLY! mix that up with a budget wise 8wt rod and one of three things is going to happen:[/size][/black][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 4]1. you will end up with Popeye arms[/size][/black][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 4]2. You will be very tired after a couple of hours of fishing[/size][/black][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 4]3. (this one happens way too often) it will be so uncomfortable, you will figure this is what fly fishing is and decide to never try it again.[/size][/black][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 4]Owl, you need to cough up a little money or you will hate it.[/size][/black][/font]
[font "Comic Sans MS"][black][size 4]Check this out IN A 6WT. Not only a nice rod, but reel and line to match, not to mention tools, flies, fly box and more for one small price.[/size][/black][/font]
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Owl, where do you live ?? How much do you want to spend ?? That way we can give you some recommendations of where and who to contact !!! Everyone's comments have been right on, now you need to find a shop and try out some combo's with someone who knows what they are doing.
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...great link.. that was one of the sets I was initially looking at a while back when I was looking to update my fly fishing equipment... in fact I think it was you who pointed it out to me.. [  ]
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Flygoddess I live in central MS. Lots of oxbow lakes. 10lb BASS and 5lb crappie are caught here.
I'm 30 minutes from Grenada Lake The best crappie lake in America. I wouldn't mind spending $500.00 for a outfit. Where I fish You need to be equipped for 7-8lb LM Bass and 3lb crappie everyday. Can a 6wt outfit handle that?
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I don't know if I posted this before or not. My computer is so slow these days. Check out Cabela's "Genesis" outfit. That was the one I was refering to.
I have fished for bass (both kind) so I am familiar with their weight and pull. I am still going to say a 6wt will do it. I have caught 32" Carp and a 34" Hybrid on a 6wt with no worries at all. In fact the Carp was on a glass rod so the tip almost met my hand.
The vegeitation might be a different story. Nothing wrong with an 8wt, but I would look for the lightest set up you can find.
When I was little I was introduced to FF by my Grandfather. It was a 9' Montegue Bamboo Rod that weighed a ton. I hated it and went back to spinning bait. As I got older I got the Sage set-up and never went back. It has got to feel good, anyone can catch fish, but I want to enjoy it and if that means for hours then I am ready.
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Owl, here are some suggestions. Start off with an 81/2ft., 6wt. rod. You could go to a 9ft. if you want, for the added reach. Your reel should be a good quality single action reel, several have been suggested, that have a rim drag feature, interchangable spools. You will need several extra spools. For general flyfishing, a weightforward, floating line. Should be able to fling all manner of bugs, streamers, flies. Second spool should have a weightforward slow sinking line for sub surface applications. Your third spool will be spooled with Mono, 6-8lb test, for crappie fishing. In your neck of the woods, many anglers use fly rods to "dabble" small jigs in close to brush piles for crappie. Shakespeare used to make a reel, the "1810" that was designed for mounting on a flyrod and casting mono. They were used mainly for streamer/nymph fishing on western rivers. They were reintroduced back in the 80's, but are out of production now. Eagle Claw made a similar reel, don't know the model #, that you turned 90 degreesto cast, then back to retrieve. They would be a good addition for your crappie fishing. Recommended manufacturers for rods: St. Croix, Sage, Fenwick, Walton Powell, Scientific Anglers. There are others, but I can't think of them. Many of the reels are manufactured by the name brand makers. Have fun shopping and good luck.
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