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dave potts
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Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2017 12:37 pm • # 1 |
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Joined: 11/20/08 Posts: 59
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Cabela's currently have these on sale for $39.99.
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robg
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Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2017 3:43 pm • # 2 |
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Joined: 04/14/17 Posts: 2 Location: Austin, TX
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Picked up the 3 wt. Can anyone that has this rod recommend a C/P reel and line for it?
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Canoeman1947
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Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2017 5:05 pm • # 3 |
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Joined: 01/26/09 Posts: 617 Location: Oklahoma
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I really like the Redington Zero. Some people say the click is too loud, but I don't think it is nearly as loud as a Hardy Lightweight. And once you have line on the reel it is quieter. Another very light reel that I like very much is the Wychwood River & Stream. I don't know of anybody in this country that sells it, but it is available from Harris Sportsmail in England at a reasonable price. The River & Stream is a neat little reel weighing only 1.8 ounces. Other nice click/pawl reels are the Orvis Battenkill and the L.L. Bean Pocket Water.
Larry
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TXH2Oman
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Posted: Mon Dec 18, 2017 10:12 pm • # 4 |
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Joined: 02/14/17 Posts: 380 Location: Georgetown, Texas and Corpus Christi, Texas
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I have both the Redington Zero and Battenkill I and II and I think a Battenkill I would be perfect for that rod. Looks right, too. I've thrown the $19 Maxcatch WF3F on that rod and it was just fine.
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Canoeman1947
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Posted: Tue Dec 19, 2017 5:28 pm • # 5 |
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Joined: 01/26/09 Posts: 617 Location: Oklahoma
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Of course I don't really need any more rods, but since when does need come into the equation? After all I am in the process of selling one of my 3 weight rods I rarely use, and thus have a void to fill. Also with the additional 10% off today only, how could I not take advantage of getting another 3 weight rod for $35.99?
Larry
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labrax
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Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2018 9:45 am • # 6 |
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I bought three of them a 2,4 and the 5/6. Waiting on a Maxcatch 2/3 ECO to arrive. In the Cabela's in MA the Zero 2/3 was listed at $54, when it is normally $89. The store price did not match the web price - the web was $89.
I have an older C&P LL Bean Streamlight 4/5 that I use on my 3wt & 4wt rods and it will work on the 2st too. The Battenkill is a very nice reel, at least the 20+ year old one I have is in 5/6. I wish I had the smallest one and will likely pick one up eventually.
Good luck!
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Iasgair
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Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2018 6:41 pm • # 7 |
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Joined: 04/02/17 Posts: 221 Location: Colorado
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JimRed
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Posted: Sun Feb 18, 2018 11:24 pm • # 8 |
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Joined: 08/31/15 Posts: 1043 Location: Coppell, TX
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On my 3 wt CGR I use WF3 line and a Cahill Crystal River reel I buy from Academy; price of the reel is $15 and I really like them. You will have to file down the reel foot (made of graphite) to make it fit but that only takes about 15 minuets.
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kevin2
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Posted: Fri Mar 02, 2018 12:22 am • # 9 |
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I got 2 of the 5s with the new D grip and reel seat. ALMOST ordered the 6'6" 4, but I decided the 7' for the kids and I to fish was best. I've heard this new version of the 7' 5wt is a slower action. HOPING, cause I didn't like the previous version, just to fast.
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