Tica fly reels

[billytheghillie]

Does anybody own any of these reels? They are on Mullarkeys website at a reasonable price, if so what would you compare them with.

[altmor]

Billy,

I got one this summer my sea trout set up - 8/9 loaded with a No 8 line. Good amount of backing space - at least 150yrds and more then I would think required for sea trout.

The reel for me is okay - nothing startling in comparison to my salmon reels, but has a nice feel to the drag when set at the right level. What I have found is the drag adjustment is very sensitive - by that - a mere tweek of a turn can greatly loosen the drag to "overloose". The same doesn't happen when tightening up the drag so not so bad here - but if you're playing a fish and need to "slacken off" just a touch - keep a bit it palm rim control on check - just in case.

For the money (GAC I think around £55.00 reduced), I'm happy for sea trout - but I'd maybe think twice about salmon size.

A friend I fish with on the R. Awe has the Tica 9/10 salmon reel and he has said the same thing re slightest of touches reducing the drag invariably overdoes it.

Altmor.

[albyn73]

If anyone ever goes to the Costa Blanca they will find the Tica reels on sale there, and from what the wife was saying they are pretty cheap.

albyn73.

[colinjack16]

Would concur with Altmor, loosening the drag can send it into free spin. I usually set it quite light with the view to winding the drag up.

Got the 10/11 model for £51 delivered when GAC were selling it for around £100 ;D

If I was buying again I would get another PFLUEGER TRION - haven't been able to find a better reel for the money.

Don't know if anyone has noticed but there is another reel on the go at the moment retailing at £100+ (allegedly) that can be picked up for under £30 if you know where to look

[altmor]

Are you referring to the Trion there Colin, I'd go for that at £30.00 - it's a good reel as you say.