Sub $100 3 wt reel?
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I’ll take a look, thanks Josh
I love clickers, but if you don't and want a modern reel I've been very impressed with the Lamson Remix & Liquid. I have 1 of each in 7/8 and have 2 extra spools.
The Remix has the machined frame while the Liquid is cast. The spools for both are cast and inter-changeable.
I can't imagine a better deal out there than this-
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The Remix has the machined frame while the Liquid is cast. The spools for both are cast and inter-changeable.
I can't imagine a better deal out there than this-
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I'm a big fan of old Daiwa 706 reels. Ebay has some. Quality reels for bargain price.
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Flymph
Steelhead
I have seen used Orvis Battenkill reels for well under $100. I have a a 2/3 and a 3/4 that are still like new and bombproof. They both sit on J, Kennedy Fisher 8 ft rods just made for each other.
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I'm a big fan of old Daiwa 706 reels. Ebay has some. Quality reels for bargain price.
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Aren’t those basically a knockoff of the SA system 1 with a slightly different back?
SF
The current Orvis Battenkill Clickers are $129 I think. Either a Battenkill I or II would be the one for a 3wt. I use a II on my 3 and 4 wt rods.
Or if you really want low cost, the Echo Base reel is available in a 2/3 size. It's non-metallic but does have a drag in lieu of a click pawl.
Or if you really want low cost, the Echo Base reel is available in a 2/3 size. It's non-metallic but does have a drag in lieu of a click pawl.
Old medalists are clickers but are very quiet.Perhaps a used 1492? I see one on the big site for 60 bucks. (I also see one for 225!?!?!?)
Divad
Whitefish
The SA includes a counter balance, and a little heavier material in the spool, interchangeable though and body is identical.
Someone not long ago made a post about the Greys reels and liked them with others chiming in. Might be an option.
I have 2 Batenkills (a I and II), love them. Love the look, love the feel, love the weight, love the function, love how they last - did I mention I love them?
Cheers
Cheers
I bought a Lamson Radius 1.5 used from Nick Clayton years ago and I've loved it and used it A LOT on my 3 weight. $50 well spent.
Same here! I have an assortment of B-Kills from the different generations. I have a few of the legacy gray cast ones with the drag, a BBS-III with extra spools for a traveling rod combo, and then the latest generation, a B-kill Click II for my 4 weights and a Disc III for my 6 weights. They've all been good to me.
Recently I picked up some of the older gray cast versions (a 3/4 and a 5/6) to put on some older IMX and XP rods. Something about matching the age / vintage of the reel to the rod I find oddly satisfying.
I believe they are one and the same. Cosmetic changes and branding. I have 2 of the larger sf 708 and like them. Surprisingly quality construction..
Some reels that aren't clickers you might check out:
Orvis clear water is around $100
Reddington Run is also around $100
Assuming you're needing a glorified line holder, I'd imagine both of these would serve their purpose.
Orvis clear water is around $100
Reddington Run is also around $100
Assuming you're needing a glorified line holder, I'd imagine both of these would serve their purpose.
I love clickers, but if you don't and want a modern reel I've been very impressed with the Lamson Remix & Liquid. I have 1 of each in 7/8 and have 2 extra spools.
The Remix has the machined frame while the Liquid is cast. The spools for both are cast and inter-changeable.
I can't imagine a better deal out there than this-
Lamson Remix -3+ Fly Reel 75WJG - Save 36%
Lamson Remix -3+ Fly Reel 75WJG at Sierra. Celebrating 30 Years Of Exploring.
And- Free Shipping on Orders $89+ With Code: SHIP89. See Details.
Have fun looking!
I have a lamson remix and love it. It's my favorite.
I have an echo ion also, it's ok. I'd take the remix over it any day though.
If I recall correctly, SA went with a different company to make the System 2 reels due to those knockoffs being produced on the System 1’s.
SF
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