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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.
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.

Re: Best 6 wt saltwater reel LA - your suggestions?
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 1:59 pm
by Matt Denton
Re: Best 6 wt saltwater reel LA - your suggestions?
Posted: Mon Apr 16, 2012 3:28 pm
by Jon Hammond
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.