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06-19-2008, 11:08 AM
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bent spool
I dropped the 102 fly reel from anglers roost from about 4 feet on tile and the spool bent rendering it unusable.
My question is... does this make it a bad reel or do all reels bend that easily? I am new to this stuff and I'm trying to decide whether to buy it again or spend more money and get a warranty and maybe a more durable reel. What do you guys think?     
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06-19-2008, 11:16 AM
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Re: bent spool
You do get what you pay for. I have wide range of reels that vary from the $20 special to the $200 birthday present to myself. I have never dropped any of my reels onto tile, but a rock now and then has happened before. The lighter reels will have a tendancy to bend and be more fragile because of the lighter material used. My favorite reel is indistructable. It is a dye cast reel from the 1960s. I would suggest a better reel, but prices are always the determining factor.
John
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06-19-2008, 01:44 PM
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Re: bent spool
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