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This is the reel I just won on ebay for my new sage 3wt:

Precision machined cut 100% aerospace 6061 aluminum billet stock and stainless steel construction for maximum strength and corrosion protection

No plastic parts or bushings

Large diameter Cork/FXB polymer disc drag delivers a ultra smooth and low start-up inertia

Two precision sealed stainless steel ball bearing

Fitted with one-way roller bearing

Quick left and right hand reversal

Counter balanced spool

Large arbor design

Easy drag adjustment

Drag clutch with zero-backlash

Silent retrieve with a crisp out-going click

Quick release spool

Exposed palming rim for additional control

The lightest reels in their class
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awesome.. if you dont mind me asking how much did it set you back ??

MacFly [cool]
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$42.00 , no tax, free shipping.
I think its going to be just fine for small trout and sunfish.


Peter
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Sweet!. Is it for a 3 weight, what is the weight, and what is the diameter?
I mean you don't want a big diameter, 5 weight reel on a 3 wt. do you?[]
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The outside diameter of the reel is 3.27 inches, the spool inner diameter is 2.44 inches and the spool width is 1.34 inches. The reel weighs 3.54 ounces.

It is more like a 5wt size but 3wt weight. I like the little bigger spool so the line does not coil up as bad as on standard 3wt reel.
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CURL UP...BOY you got Selective Trout now....it don't curl [laugh]
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Dont Curl ??? Are you sure about that?
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Yup. I have mine on a TRADITIONAL reel. (the Tibor Spring Creek) It is a very small reel. Plus it is in the garage so a little cool with out midnight temps in the upper 20's lower 30's.

I just peeled off like 20 or so feet. Slight curl, shook the line once...curl gone.
The higher priced lines have little or no memory.

Oh, and it has been several months since I have used the STII line.
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I seeeeeeee. I took mine out of the box just to see and
yes you are right. Very little of curl. I stretch it a little and
curls are gone.

Now, how come my sage bass line curls like crazy ?
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sounds like you made one heck of a deal.. congrats...

MacFly [cool]
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Thank you
I will report on it after I use it couple of times if you
like me to.

Peter
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cant wait to see your report on the new rod and reel.. I think you will really like that sage..

MacFly [cool]
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[quote peter805]I seeeeeeee. I took mine out of the box just to see and
yes you are right. Very little of curl. I stretch it a little and
curls are gone.

Now, how come my sage bass line curls like crazy ?[/quote]

Maybe you need to tell us what make your bass line is so we can stay away from it.[cool]
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Sage makes it. It comes with the Sage bass rod.
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I would understand if it was cold. I mean the Bass is a warm water fish, so it makes sense the line would not do well in the cold.

In my area, we look for lines that do work well in cold.
The only lines I have really had a problem with are the clear lines. Because of what they are made of with no core so to speak.
Cortland clear camo isn't as bad as some, and I hear the new Airflo isn't bad...got to love technology.
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Yeah, clear lines are pain in cold. I will need more advise
from you before I go to Eastern SIerra (cold) next time.[]
If thats ok with you, of course.

Peter
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just a testimonial on the airflow..still not that good.. and a little rough on the hands..ill stick with the frogs hair..love it.
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rough on the hands?
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i was refering to the ribbingthat the airflow lines have..can be rough on hands when handled alot..nice for distance not always fun to use..some people will slice it with the smother lines so they donnt have to handle the airflow line as much but still get the advantages..
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RIBBING? Are we talking the same line? I have ridgeline and the name says it all. They are ridges not ribs. They run the length of the line not across.
You shouldn't feel it at all. Or even notice it, and no noise.
Less line touching means less resistance and more distance.


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