08-16-2007, 04:03 PM
[cool][#0000ff]On most of my jaunts, where fly fishing gear is a part of my rod ensemble, the reels are usually good ol' Pflueger Medalists. Like yourself, I view them as line storage contrivances...not bling to be flashed as a status symbol. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]In the past, I have flung feathers for larger fish...like salmon, steelhead, stripers, etc...that sometimes tried to relieve me of all the extra line I had on my reel. On those trips I usually had a better quality reel, with good drags and plenty of backing to "back my play". But, for average trout and the warm water species I play with, with my fairy wand, I have never had the need for more than a Medalist.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]On the subject of the spinning reels, I have had several models over the years that would turn balky and sticky whenever I dunked them in the water. If I happened to be carrying my little can of WD40, I could quickly correct the problem by spraying a little up under the line spool. Hard to believe that they would be that touchy, but having it happen a few times was enough to make me more careful...and was reason for me to keep carrying WD40 in my tube emergency kit. However, unlike many Utah anglers, I do not believe in using this petroleum product as a fish attractant. It is poisonous to humans so I doubt it would do a fish any good to swipe some WD40 laced bait and swim off with it.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]In the past, I have flung feathers for larger fish...like salmon, steelhead, stripers, etc...that sometimes tried to relieve me of all the extra line I had on my reel. On those trips I usually had a better quality reel, with good drags and plenty of backing to "back my play". But, for average trout and the warm water species I play with, with my fairy wand, I have never had the need for more than a Medalist.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]On the subject of the spinning reels, I have had several models over the years that would turn balky and sticky whenever I dunked them in the water. If I happened to be carrying my little can of WD40, I could quickly correct the problem by spraying a little up under the line spool. Hard to believe that they would be that touchy, but having it happen a few times was enough to make me more careful...and was reason for me to keep carrying WD40 in my tube emergency kit. However, unlike many Utah anglers, I do not believe in using this petroleum product as a fish attractant. It is poisonous to humans so I doubt it would do a fish any good to swipe some WD40 laced bait and swim off with it.[/#0000ff]
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