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Thread: WTB: 8 wt reel
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05-23-2017, 08:24 PM #1
WTB: 8 wt reel
Anyone looking to unload an 8 wt reel?
Looking to spend 200 to 300.
Needs to be able to right hand retrieve.
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05-25-2017, 10:48 AM #2
I have the reddington behemoth on my 8 wt. drag has only been used on trout in rivers and large pike in still water, feels great. I am not sure how it will hold up with some salty fish, I hope to find out. It is big and picks up line fast. also balances out my BVK pretty well (at the top of the handle). I realize this is not what you're looking for but at 110.00 this thing is a great deal.
shit you can get one on backcountry right now for 59.00! done.believe me its real.
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05-26-2017, 08:16 AM #3Watch out for sticks.
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Check out the Hydros SL from Orvis. It's a very nice reel for ~$200.
I find that the size III w/gelspun backing balances my 9' 8wt H2 better than the recommended size IV. The reel is a bit chunky, but has held up and performed well for me from Montana to Mexico.
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05-30-2017, 01:35 PM #4
Im going to 2nd the behemoth. I have 2 of them. One for my 7 weight streamer rod/bonefish
And a 9 weight for permit. I have had permit on and several blazing runs to the backing and no complaints with the reel. Operator error and a hungry shark means no permit pictures.
This toothy guy worked over my 7 weight reel pretty good though and again no complaints.
I probably wouldn't use it as a daily driver on the salt. But sadly, i don't need a day driver for the salt.Samuel L. Jackson as Jules Winnfield: Oh, I'm sorry. Did I break your concentration?
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05-30-2017, 02:00 PM #5
Hydros is good chit for 2 bills.
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05-30-2017, 02:24 PM #6
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05-30-2017, 02:31 PM #7
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05-30-2017, 02:35 PM #8
Bright green? Must be a Cheeky. Get outta here with that shit and your flat brim.
The chin strap sounds nice though. Do you have the Rexfly adapter?
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05-30-2017, 03:59 PM #9Samuel L. Jackson as Jules Winnfield: Oh, I'm sorry. Did I break your concentration?
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06-11-2017, 08:12 PM #10
Went with the behemoth. Got my first red's this weekend!
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06-14-2017, 09:10 AM #11
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