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Post by magpie on Feb 11, 2007 18:35:01 GMT
I'm looking for some advice prior to buying a new fly reel. The reel will be used on a B&W Norway 16ft. At some point in the future, I may be fishing on some big rivers in Norway, so I guess the reel would need to carry at least 200yds of backing and have a good drag (optimistic, I know!)
I was thinking about the Vision XLA 11 - any views on this reel, or any suggestions of a better one in the £200 price range?
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Post by ianjones on Feb 11, 2007 18:42:17 GMT
The Vision GT is a great reel and you get a free spare spool for about £160.
Ian
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Post by turrifftackle on Feb 12, 2007 12:55:35 GMT
The GT is a great reel and have just got one for myself.
The XLA comes in two guises- XLA and XLA ANTI-REVERSE.
Make sure you get the right one , as the anti-reverse - is as it says.(you need to specify left/right hand drive).
The Partridge has an excellent drag but may be a bit " blingy" in appearance.
The snowbee xs May also be worth a look.
All around the GPB 150 - 200
Frank
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Post by beanieboy on Feb 12, 2007 16:34:46 GMT
Why not buy a 10/12 Trion - excellent capacity - excellent drag and very well made - unbeatable value at £60.
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Post by speycaster on Feb 12, 2007 17:36:26 GMT
ive got the snowbee xs 11/12 cant fault it , light great drag not to big £160.00  |
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Post by crawfish on Feb 12, 2007 19:26:24 GMT
i dont have the vision koma salmon reel although i do have the koma trout reel and heard the drag is the same in both reels , excellent drag and nice, sturdy ,and light
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Post by magpie on Feb 14, 2007 21:04:32 GMT
Thanks for the replies. Sounds like Vision reels have a reasonable reputation.
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Post by crawfish on Mar 3, 2007 7:21:32 GMT
I`ve just put an order in for the vision gt reel its a bit more than the koma but looks gorgeous
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Post by sagecaster on Mar 3, 2007 19:06:12 GMT
The lamson velocity is a class act, with a great drag thats used throughout the Waterworks range. Also the Vosseler is slightly cheaper, but equally as good. I wouldn't risk anything less on the big rivers and big fish of Norway.
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