Reel for CGR 4wt

[flychuckerfin]

Finally caught the CGR on sale and ordered the 4wt last night. Now I need to find a reel for it. New to glass rods and 4wts so would appreciate any input on reel choice that would work well for it. Since it’s a budget rod bought on sale I would like to match it with an affordable reel (new kid coming in April so don’t want the wife to beat me).

I like Allen reels a lot and have a couple Trout II’s, and couple go that way again but wondering if there are other inexpensive options out there that aren’t total junk?

Thanks in advance!

Fin

 

[sawinredneck]

I’m going to piggyback on here if that’s alright, I’ve got the 5/6wt and am struggling with the same dilemma.

 

[osseous]

What did you pay for the CGR? Mine was $35. Couldn't say no-

I'll put a Ross Colorado on there, just because it's the right size and weight and it'll have a 4wt on lt- maybe that Rio Single Handed Spey line?....

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[smoke33]

I’m going to piggyback on here if that’s alright, I’ve got the 5/6wt and am struggling with the same dilemma.

You can still get the 5/6 wt in black. I just received mine recently and it appears to be very nice.
Ross Rapid


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[ia_trouter]

I've had 3 or 4 reels on my CGR 4WT. Martin 63, assorted Orvis like Battenkill, BBS etc. I have no need for a drag on a 4WT creek rod. The older the reel style is in appearance, the more appropriate it seems on my CGR. Completely my opinion of course. The Martin 63 is my favorite but it is a bit light. You can definitely use a heavier reel and it feels just fine in hand. The CGR is light enough, but not ultra-light, which we shouldn't expect for the price.

 

[flychuckerfin]

What did you pay for the CGR? Mine was $35. Couldn't say no-

I'll put a Ross Colorado on there, just because it's the right size and weight and it'll have a 4wt on lt- maybe that Rio Single Handed Spey line?....

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$39.99, but had a $30 gift card from Xmas still so only $10 out of pocket! Can’t complain about that!

 

[osseous]

$39.99, but had a $30 gift card from Xmas still so only $10 out of pocket! Can’t complain about that!

That's awesome. If you go and look at the glass rods out there and the prices they bring- these rods are a steal at retail- let alone $10

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[flav]

The cabelas CGR reels are on sale right now too. They're cast aluminum, but they're a decent little clicker reel that's made to match those light rods, and you can't beat the price.

 

[sawinredneck]

All that’s left of the Ross is the 7/8, and I can’t for the life of me find the CGR reels on Cabela’s site?

 

[smoke33]

All that’s left of the Ross is the 7/8, and I can’t for the life of me find the CGR reels on Cabela’s site?

If you click on the black color for option the 5/6 is still available.


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[flytie09]

I would say for < $100 budget, that there are a few options I can suggest. And I’d say gently used can get you 3x the reel otherwise available to you.

- Orvis Battenkill 3/4 (the older model)
- Hardy Marquis 7 (older model)
-Hardy Sunbeam
- Shakespeare Worcestershire
- Young Beaudex
- Pflueger Medalist (1492)
- Shakespeare Russel 1892/1894

That's what I would put on it. A nice vintage clicker.

ft9

 

[flychuckerfin]

I would say for < $100 budget, that there are a few options I can suggest. And I’d say gently used can get you 3x the reel otherwise available to you.

- Orvis Battenkill 3/4 (the older model)
- Hardy Marquis 7 (older model)
-Hardy Sunbeam
- Shakespeare Worcestershire
- Young Beaudex
- Pflueger Medalist (1492)
- Shakespeare Russel 1892/1894

That's what I would put on it. A nice vintage clicker.

ft9

Thanks, I’ll take a look!

 

[flychuckerfin]

Just got a message on a different forum I frequent and got an offer for a medalist with new 4wt line for the COST OF SHIPPING!

 

[flytie09]

Can’t argue with that.

 

[sawinredneck]

No doubt, jump on that offer!
I’ve been watching evilbay for used, I also like the idea of a classic looking reel. I’ve found a couple of the old Orvis Clearwater III’s for a decent price, but the reviews I’ve read were less than spectacular on them.
I’ve been looking at the Redington Crosswater and Zero’s, I like the drag on the Crosswater but not sure on the plastic. I like the metal on the Zero, but I think I’d like a drag, not a click pawl, for this setup.
And yes, that Ross rapid is right up there, I just figure with my luck, by the time I get the money together they’ll be sold out. Story of my life.