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Best 6 wt saltwater reel LA - your suggestions?

Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 7:46 pm
by Matt Denton
Hi,

Interested to know what are the best options for 6 wt reels large arbor suitable for salt?

Thanks,
Matt.

Re: Best 6 wt saltwater reel LA - your suggestions?

Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:09 pm
by nicmorris
have you got a maximum price

Re: Best 6 wt saltwater reel LA - your suggestions?

Posted: Sun Apr 15, 2012 8:17 pm
by Matt Denton
I'm more interested in long term use/quality than price for this purchase, so I would prefer to pay a little more if it makes the difference.

Re: Best 6 wt saltwater reel LA - your suggestions?

Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 9:28 am
by Tony Ong
Not a Nautilus. Aparently you seem to have problems with yours Doc. :roll:
If you're looking bling, one of the Abel fish graphics would fit the bill. They don't wind themselves backwards either, as they have both in and out going clickers. :lol:

Re: Best 6 wt saltwater reel LA - your suggestions?

Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 1:59 pm
by Matt Denton
:D :D :D

Tony, I'm sure it's just the Tibor mafia trying to bring me unstuck. :D :D

I borrowed Steve's Abel super6 for XI - great reel. I'm surprised Tibor doesn't seem to make a saltwater 6. So apart from Abel (and Nautilus :D ), what else is recommended?

Re: Best 6 wt saltwater reel LA - your suggestions?

Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 3:28 pm
by Jon Hammond
Just say NO to Sage or Tibor :D

Hatch 5 Plus - http://www.hatchoutdoors.com/reels1/5-plus

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Cheeky Ambush 375 - http://www.cheekyflyfishing.com/reels/ambush-375

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Re: Best 6 wt saltwater reel LA - your suggestions?

Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 8:46 pm
by Doug Gasmier
Look for a Sage 3300D. The model is now discontinued but has the same drag as the 6000 series but in a 6 weght reel.

The drag is over gunned for a 6 weight as it is serious enough to stop fish bigger than a 6 weight rod can handle.

if you can find one in a tackle store, sitting in the bargain bin grab it. They are still very good reels.

Doug

Re: Best 6 wt saltwater reel LA - your suggestions?

Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 4:15 am
by Matt Denton
Thanks Jon, Dougie,
I've heard good things about Hatch.

Re: Best 6 wt saltwater reel LA - your suggestions?

Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2012 9:34 pm
by Ross Italiano
Matt

I still have my burnt orange nautilas 7+ available still. 300m of 50lb backing on it.

I used to use it as my 6wt it now just sits in the box.

Re: Best 6 wt saltwater reel LA - your suggestions?

Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2012 3:36 am
by Matt Denton
Hi Ross,

I may be interested, but also want to know what 6 wt reel you use in preference to the Nautilas?

Cheers,
Matt.