New Reel Recommendation

[Eric Y.]

Anyone have any suggestions on a new reel? The drag on my old Ross gave up the ghost this past weekend and I need something to cover a few rods now seeing as my spools are not compatible with new Ross models. I will be putting it on a single-hand 8 and 9wt, and 6wt switch. Because I'll need two additional spools, I would prefer to keep the reel price around (or, under) $200. I'll be using it in salt water some, but mostly fresh water. Disc drag is non-negotiable, but I'm open to any brand. So far, I've been looking at some of the Redington and Albright reels, but I really only started perusing this morning. Tall order, I know, but someone here probably has some good ideas and advice.

[Jeffrey Silvan]

Can the drag be repaired on your Ross? I'm no expert in fixing reels, but it sounds like it might be cheaper to get yours fixed than buying a $200 reel with two more spools that'll probably run you another $100 each. Or maybe you're simply looking for an excuse to buy a new one!

On Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 9:44 AM, Eric Y. <theeri...@gmail.com> wrote:

Anyone have any suggestions on a new reel? The drag on my old Ross gave up the ghost this past weekend and I need something to cover a few rods now seeing as my spools are not compatible with new Ross models. I will be putting it on a single-hand 8 and 9wt, and 6wt switch. Because I'll need two additional spools, I would prefer to keep the reel price around (or, under) $200. I'll be using it in salt water some, but mostly fresh water. Disc drag is non-negotiable, but I'm open to any brand. So far, I've been looking at some of the Redington and Albright reels, but I really only started perusing this morning. Tall order, I know, but someone here probably has some good ideas and advice.

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[Eric Y.]

It might be able to be repaired - I haven't contacted Ross yet. However, it is a pre-1998 Cimarron, so that may pose a problem. Truth be told, it is too small for my skagit set up, so I have very little backing on it (not that I've missed it...) and, frankly, my mother would probably appreciate having her reel back if I can get it fixed, anyway. So, yes, this is a good excuse to get a new reel.

 

On Tuesday, June 25, 2013 10:03:24 AM UTC-4, Jeff Silvan wrote:

Can the drag be repaired on your Ross? I'm no expert in fixing reels, but it sounds like it might be cheaper to get yours fixed than buying a $200 reel with two more spools that'll probably run you another $100 each. Or maybe you're simply looking for an excuse to buy a new one!

On Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 9:44 AM, Eric Y. <theeri...@gmail.com> wrote:

Anyone have any suggestions on a new reel? The drag on my old Ross gave up the ghost this past weekend and I need something to cover a few rods now seeing as my spools are not compatible with new Ross models. I will be putting it on a single-hand 8 and 9wt, and 6wt switch. Because I'll need two additional spools, I would prefer to keep the reel price around (or, under) $200. I'll be using it in salt water some, but mostly fresh water. Disc drag is non-negotiable, but I'm open to any brand. So far, I've been looking at some of the Redington and Albright reels, but I really only started perusing this morning. Tall order, I know, but someone here probably has some good ideas and advice.

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[Richard Farino]

Eric,

 

Bring it in.  They honor the warranty on all their reels and usually they repair it and have it back fairly quickly.

 

 

R

 

 

Richard Farino

Urban Angler VA | 108 N. Washington Street  2nd Floor | Alexandria, VA 22314

(703) 527-2524 | fax: (703) 527-3313 | ric...@urbanangler.com

 

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It might be able to be repaired - I haven't contacted Ross yet. However, it is a pre-1998 Cimarron, so that may pose a problem. Truth be told, it is too small for my skagit set up, so I have very little backing on it (not that I've missed it...) and, frankly, my mother would probably appreciate having her reel back if I can get it fixed, anyway. So, yes, this is a good excuse to get a new reel.

 

On Tuesday, June 25, 2013 10:03:24 AM UTC-4, Jeff Silvan wrote:

Can the drag be repaired on your Ross? I'm no expert in fixing reels, but it sounds like it might be cheaper to get yours fixed than buying a $200 reel with two more spools that'll probably run you another $100 each. Or maybe you're simply looking for an excuse to buy a new one!

On Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 9:44 AM, Eric Y. <theeri...@gmail.com> wrote:

Anyone have any suggestions on a new reel? The drag on my old Ross gave up the ghost this past weekend and I need something to cover a few rods now seeing as my spools are not compatible with new Ross models. I will be putting it on a single-hand 8 and 9wt, and 6wt switch. Because I'll need two additional spools, I would prefer to keep the reel price around (or, under) $200. I'll be using it in salt water some, but mostly fresh water. Disc drag is non-negotiable, but I'm open to any brand. So far, I've been looking at some of the Redington and Albright reels, but I really only started perusing this morning. Tall order, I know, but someone here probably has some good ideas and advice.

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[namfos]

Call Ross

I called SciAnglers about a busted delrin gear on my System1 456 reel (about 12 years old) and they said they'd had lots of problems with that one and so they'd sent me a new spool, GRATIS!

Nothing ventured, nothing gained. Good luck.

Mark

[Eric Y.]

Ross emailed me back and said they could fix it for the usual $20 service fee as they still had the parts for it. I'll do that. However, I still want to buy a new reel - why not take the opportunity to make mamma happy and give myself a quarter-birthday gift?

[Eric Y.]

Any opinions or comparisons on the TFO BVK Super Larger Arbor, Lamson Konic II, or Orvis Hydros?

[Vic Velasco]

I have a Hydros for my 8wt - I have no complaints with it.  Solid reel (and if you get one before the end of the month, you get a $50 discount).  The other two reels are just as good.  It all really boils down to whether you like the aesthetics for the price.  Heck - just loosen up the drag all the way and palm the runner!

[Carl Z.]

What model was your old Ross?  Just wondering.  I've never heard of a Ross dying.

I have had good luck with buying reels off ebay or discontinued models on clearance.  The following are my observations, your mileage may vary and I don't want to start flame wars.  Many people buy top end gear and then just don't use it much.  Newish gear is still expensive, but top end reels from 10 years ago are relatively cheap and you can choose the reels that have stood the test of time.  Also, larger reels end up cheaper on the used market, since small/trout reels are more desirable (except when it comes to Abel reels).  If you are willing to buy an Non-large arbor reel, the old Ross Cimmaron  C-3's have been going for really cheap.

When going this route, I would buy 2 reels or buy a reel with multiple spools at the same time.  

Carl

On Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 9:44 AM, Eric Y. <theeri...@gmail.com> wrote:

Anyone have any suggestions on a new reel? The drag on my old Ross gave up the ghost this past weekend and I need something to cover a few rods now seeing as my spools are not compatible with new Ross models. I will be putting it on a single-hand 8 and 9wt, and 6wt switch. Because I'll need two additional spools, I would prefer to keep the reel price around (or, under) $200. I'll be using it in salt water some, but mostly fresh water. Disc drag is non-negotiable, but I'm open to any brand. So far, I've been looking at some of the Redington and Albright reels, but I really only started perusing this morning. Tall order, I know, but someone here probably has some good ideas and advice.

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[Eric Y.]

It is an old Cimarron in 5/6wt. It has been a good reel. My mother received it as a gift at some point before 1997 (my time reference is that she owned it prior to the time when we moved to Virginia). Basically, I fished/abused it about 4x/week for around six years, on several different rods, and she used it a moderate amount until about 2005. We both fished salt with it and neither of us took much care of it. I don't think I've ever fully broken it down for a cleaning.

 

What happened to it is the knob that you turn to tighten the drag now turns more than it used to and has a new clicking noise about every half rotation of the knob, and no drag is ever applied. I don't know exactly what happened, but I noticed the problem when I went to make my first cast on a jetty last week. I went to strip some line out rather forcefully, and the spool just spun, resulting in myriad loose coils around the spool and a healthy amount of tangles.

 

Ross sounds like they will most likely be able to repair it. My guess is some threads are stripped somewhere in there. Either way, I was kind of hoping it was totally kaput, as I've been looking for a reason to buy a bigger reel. I transferred two lines to a Orvis BBS V last night so I can fish while I shop around.

 

On Thursday, June 27, 2013 12:28:53 AM UTC-4, Carl wrote:

What model was your old Ross?  Just wondering.  I've never heard of a Ross dying.

I have had good luck with buying reels off ebay or discontinued models on clearance.  The following are my observations, your mileage may vary and I don't want to start flame wars.  Many people buy top end gear and then just don't use it much.  Newish gear is still expensive, but top end reels from 10 years ago are relatively cheap and you can choose the reels that have stood the test of time.  Also, larger reels end up cheaper on the used market, since small/trout reels are more desirable (except when it comes to Abel reels).  If you are willing to buy an Non-large arbor reel, the old Ross Cimmaron  C-3's have been going for really cheap.

When going this route, I would buy 2 reels or buy a reel with multiple spools at the same time.  

Carl

On Tue, Jun 25, 2013 at 9:44 AM, Eric Y. <theeri...@gmail.com> wrote:

Anyone have any suggestions on a new reel? The drag on my old Ross gave up the ghost this past weekend and I need something to cover a few rods now seeing as my spools are not compatible with new Ross models. I will be putting it on a single-hand 8 and 9wt, and 6wt switch. Because I'll need two additional spools, I would prefer to keep the reel price around (or, under) $200. I'll be using it in salt water some, but mostly fresh water. Disc drag is non-negotiable, but I'm open to any brand. So far, I've been looking at some of the Redington and Albright reels, but I really only started perusing this morning. Tall order, I know, but someone here probably has some good ideas and advice.

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[Matthew Longley]

I have an LLBean streamlight ultra large arbor reel that I like a lot (I have the largest size, in an 8/9).  Reels was ~$90 and spools are about $50.  Holds a good amount of line and has treated me well so far, though I've had it less than a year.  Also the warranty is pretty much unbeatable.

[McFly]

I would suggest the Orvis Battenkill reel if your lucky you can catch one of their sales and get the reel, spare spool, backing and line for 200.00

On Tuesday, June 25, 2013 9:44:16 AM UTC-4, Eric Y. wrote:

[Eric Y.]

Assuming you mean the Battenkill Barstock and not the click and pawl model, I have a BBS-V that I like for what it is. I'm looking for more line capacity and a standard disc drag, rather than offset. I've actually been using the BBS since the above episode, and it does the job, but in September I'm heading south for redfish and maybe tarpon, and I'd like something bigger for that. Right now I'm eyeing a used Nautilus with three spare spools already loaded up.