I am looking for a new reel for my spey rods--a 12"7" 7 wt., and a 13'6" 8 wt. Use will be primarily Olympic Peninsula and Western Alaska with Skagit heads between 475 and 600 grains. I'm considering the Sage Spey 7/8/9 and the Nautilus CCF-X2 10/12. The Galvan Rush Light 12 is on the list and I'm curious about the Orvis Battenkill Disk Spey V but wonder whether it is durable and reliable. Thoughts or recommendations from this group? Other recommendations?
I know many of you are going to recommend classic spring/pawl reels. I love bespoke traditional reels but I'm going in a different direction with this one. Don't hate me. And as much as I'd love a Sarcione I'm trying to get this done under $600.
I know many of you are going to recommend classic spring/pawl reels. I love bespoke traditional reels but I'm going in a different direction with this one. Don't hate me. And as much as I'd love a Sarcione I'm trying to get this done under $600.