small reel?
 

Looking for a reel for a 2 wt... Nothing expensive as I'm not going to be putting anything on the reel (fish) except line. Just looking for a reel that won't make the rod bottom heavy and holds the line... No drag needed...? Any advise?

Here are some small reels at various price points.
Orvis Battenkill Bar Stock I
Galvan Standard 2.5
Ross CLA 1
Abel TR Light
Waterworks ULA Purist 1

I'm sure that there are more.

MP

I bought a Crystal River Cahill for a 7 1/2' 4wt about 5 years ago. It only
weighs 3 oz, and cost $15. They still sell them, but I need something with
more bling lately:cool: :D .

http://i85.servimg.com/u/f85/12/25/58/99/c_r_o_27.jpg
this littme reel sold by The English specialist fly in England is really nice.

Hi twospots,

When the Forum Fly Shop comes back on line you should check out his low end Ross reels. I think they would work for you.

Frank

The Flyweight by Hardy Bros. is the lightest reel I've owned. They are very attractive also.

Ard recommending a Hardy reel...surprising isn't it?:frogdance

Hardy Reels
 

Couldn't help myself Jean Paul, I began using them in 1978 because of their light weight. When I made the move to graphite the heavier reels I owned seemed to do exactly what this thread states; making a rod bottom heavy.

By the way I loved the photos from Austria!

Ard

Hi everyone,

Don't forget that twospots does not want to spend a lot of money. Twospots said: "holds the line... No drag needed..." I think some of the reels mentioned are way above his budget.

Twospots, there is a problem that light weight usually means higher cost. Have you considered a Pflueger Medalist.

Frank

Pflueger Medalist
http://www.pfluegerfishing.com/image...dalist1495.jpg

Sorry about that, Pflueger would be good or watch eBay for a Martin MG-60. They are like a Hardy Featherweight and usually go around 20 - 25 dollars.