Pin reels.........

SCB 57 · Joined: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 38

I've decided to go dark side.........

I don't intend to mess around with crap reels. Please recommend a quality reel. Open to all advice.

Thanks in advance,

Steven

FlyFisherman424 · Joined: 02 Jun 2007 Posts: 88

The aventa vt 1002 is no crap reel as many people think it is. This real is amazing and with the price of 140 u can spend some decent money on a good rod. The reel starts up great even in super slow water i have not one complaint about this reel. Im sure there are others that can back me up.

smokepole · Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Posts: 13 Location: Lowell MI

Paine Falls is my suggestion.
Any model or a custom.

SCB 57 · Joined: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 38

95talon07 · Joined: 14 Jan 2009 Posts: 353 Location: Chardon

PFC is a great pin as i have heard, having never fished em.. Crying or Very sad

Anything 4.5" and up. Dont think of any pin as crap, becuase quite honestly they all do the same thing. As i have said before only tolerences and preferences differ a pin. Kingpin, PFC, Milners, all good names out there. Personally though i would go with a PFC, because hes local and its made in the USA. (actually made about 5 minutes from my house) Wink

SCB 57 · Joined: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 38

smokepole · Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Posts: 13 Location: Lowell MI

Paine Falls · Joined: 01 Sep 2008 Posts: 174

SCB 57,

I will walk you through the pros and cons of size and spool width as it has been communicated to me by the many people I had discussed this with. If you pick up the reel in person, I would be more than happy to show you a few quick tips and maybe take a stroll down to the river for some streamside demonstration.

Look familiar Smokepole? This is the reel you played with before you purchased yours. A lot different isn't it?

smokepole · Joined: 11 Apr 2006 Posts: 13 Location: Lowell MI

Ya I remember that reel countryboy Smile

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Get tired of black fingers did ya? Laughing

Mine gets better with each revolution Very Happy

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SCB 57 · Joined: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 38

Adam,

I thinks me be a callin' on monday or tuesday.

Best,

Steven

SumpinWong · Joined: 06 Sep 2007 Posts: 370 Location: Geneva, Ohio

I've owned three Paine Falls reels so far, and I've been happy with all of them.
The latest model added to my armory is a 5" Torrent, and it's reaaaal nice! It's by far the nicest of my personal collection.
Adams' attention to detail is second to none, as is the customer service you get! Great reels, great guy, and made in the US - what more can ya ask for? Cool

5" Torrent on a custom 9' 4pc 8wt float rod

My next model will most likey be a 4.5" one-of-a-kind to mount on my 11' CTS. I'll be putting the 5" Torrent on my 13' 6" CTS.

rico1042 · Joined: 24 Aug 2006 Posts: 26

You'll never regret an Islander. It'll be your best friend for decades.

GobyOneGnoby · Joined: 21 Mar 2006 Posts: 498

It's mostly a matter of personal preference. There a quite a few nice reels from $300.00-$900.00. Go to Erie Outfitters and check them out and pick the one YOU like best. Craig has one of the best selections around, so you'll do yourself a favor by paying him a visit rather than soliciting our PERSONAL preferences.

ts22194 · Joined: 13 May 2009 Posts: 22 Location: Pa

I also reccomend visiting Adam of Paine Falls and check Erie Outfitters and compare ALL the reels and make your own choice. I went through this myself and it can get confusing if you read and think too much. Go touch, feel and spin the reels at Adam's and Erie Outfitters. It is a personal preference and they are all good reels. They all hold line and the rod is a bigger deal. I bought a PFC for personal preferences. I love the reel and Adam is first class. Get what you like and want not because someone pushed it. Rods and reels have the same questions- Custom or production? Good luck with your quest.

SCB 57 · Joined: 31 Jan 2007 Posts: 38