I thought I'd start a thread of actual feedback that may be of value to readers seeking to purchase a new reel in the titled three weight classes.
For this opinion survey I'd like to focus on 2018, current production, reels that can be purchased new as of today. I'd also like to garner feedback from actual users, rather than, reels of interest that we may be looking to acquire but have not yet done so.
Not all series/models of reels are a best fit or offering for each individual weight class - so let's separate them into 4wt preference, 5wt preference, etc.
Lastly, please quantify why you are happy with, chose by comparison, and what your thought process was in the acquisition (need vs want, etc).
Of particular note: Best is subjective, quality, value, etc. as is cost variance, so let's simply stay open to any reel without drilling down into individual categories of price point, drag style, etc.
Of particular feedback interest to me personally would be: Ross-- Gunnison, Evo R/LTX, Animas-- Abel SDF, TR, Super Series-- But of course - Hatch, Bauer, Lamson, Nautilus, Sage and others are obviously welcome input as well.
For this opinion survey I'd like to focus on 2018, current production, reels that can be purchased new as of today. I'd also like to garner feedback from actual users, rather than, reels of interest that we may be looking to acquire but have not yet done so.
Not all series/models of reels are a best fit or offering for each individual weight class - so let's separate them into 4wt preference, 5wt preference, etc.
Lastly, please quantify why you are happy with, chose by comparison, and what your thought process was in the acquisition (need vs want, etc).
Of particular note: Best is subjective, quality, value, etc. as is cost variance, so let's simply stay open to any reel without drilling down into individual categories of price point, drag style, etc.
Of particular feedback interest to me personally would be: Ross-- Gunnison, Evo R/LTX, Animas-- Abel SDF, TR, Super Series-- But of course - Hatch, Bauer, Lamson, Nautilus, Sage and others are obviously welcome input as well.