ANGLER DREAM AnglerDream 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8WT Fly Reel with Line Combo Large Arbor Aluminum Fly Fishing Reels review and price compare 2025
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Product overview
| Brand | ANGLER DREAM |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Hand Orientation | Ambidextrous |
| Color | Black Fly Fishing reel |
| Handle Material | Aluminum |
| Item Weight | 0.1 Kilograms |
| Fishing Line Type | Fly |
| Bearing Material | Aluminum |
product features
- Higher Quality Price Ratio -- Compared to other price of fly fishing reel, our price is friendly to every consumers,particularly to the novices,It Quality Price Ratio to high，if you are a novice or want to learn fly fishing,this product is a advisable choice for you.
- Excellent Material -- We adopted strong and durable Aluminum Alloy Construction,Which is very flexible and perfectly and has high strength and abrasion resistance.
- Large Arbor Design -- It has Quick spool release with easy left to right hand retrieve change.And Provides fast fly line retrieval and Reducing lower line memory .
- Teflon Disc & Aluminum Alloy Drag system -- Teflon Disc and Aluminum Alloy Drag system with One-way ball bearing engages drag in one direction，Accurate click drag and silent retrieve.
- Best Customer Satisfaction: Confidence comes from high criterion of quality and our continuous pursuit for perfectness. If you are not satisfied with our products, please contact our store, we will deal with it in time, and we promise to replace or take a series of solution to satisfies you if there are quality problems.
product description
Fly Fishing Reel
Specification
Line weight /Reel Weight / Reel Diameter / Arbor Diameter /Spool Width
1/2WT 120g / 4.2oz 2.8”/ 7.0cm 1.5” / 3.9 cm 0.6” /1.7 cm
Right or Left-Handed can be retrieved
1. Release the spool from the reel frame
2. And then you can find a white one way bearing under a spring clip in the center of the spool
3. Take out the spring clip and the one way bearing
4. Reverse load the one way bearing into the spool
5. Put on the spring clip
6. Over
Warning: This reel is designed for Clear water , After usage in salt water,
please open and clean the reel. or the one-way bearing maybe corroded.
Fly Fishing Reel
Material :Aluminum
Color :Sliver/Black
Hand Orientation:Ambidextrous
strong and durable Aluminum Alloy Construction,Which is very flexible and perfectly and has high strength and abrasion resistance.
Large Arbor Design make the Quick spool release with easy left to right hand retrieve change.And Provides fast fly line retrieval and Reducing lower line memory.
One-way ball bearing engages drag in one direction，Accurate click drag and silent retrieve.
product details
- Is Discontinued By Manufacturer : No
- Package Dimensions : 3.58 x 3.35 x 2.48 inches; 3.53 Ounces
- Date First Available : January 16, 2021
- Manufacturer : ANGLER DREAM
- ASIN : B0774LH8V5
important information
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Questions about ANGLER DREAM AnglerDream 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8WT Fly Reel with Line Combo Large Arbor Aluminum Fly Fishing Reels
Q:
Does it not have a break or drag ? Mine rolls freely both directions
Answer: Mine has a drag and it does not roll freely in both directions. Maybe need to send it back for another one.
Answer: It has a break. You need to turn the large bolt on the side of the reel.
Answer: yes it has drag. not great but its not a $200 real sufficent for stream and river trout
Q:
Does this reel have a drag or brake?
Answer: I have just purchased the 7/8 wt version, I have not got to use it yet but feels descent for the money. The knob you see in the picture is the drag setting. As the reviews I have read on this reel the drag is a bit touchy but feel like it will work as it should.
Answer: Yes. It is a friction brake and adjustable.
Answer: yes it does it not orvis or sage butt nice drag works nice
Answer: Yes, at a quality or a bit better than one would expect at this price point.
Q:
If you buy the 7/8 weight reel, what weight fly line will come with it?
Answer: it comes with a comparable line for 7and 8 w it ok but not the best line go get a better line 8w foward floating line you will be happier field and stream orvis good line is about 30.00$ and up good line counts ...u will know the difference... hope I was some help catch them all good luck
Q:
Has anyone figured out how to stop the sideways slack, about 1/16th of an inch in the 3/4 reel?
Q:
Does the silver fly in a 5.6 come as a complete setup With backing line fly line and a leader why is a $10 cheaper than the exact of the models with s
Answer: Yes. I bought the silver one and it came ready to fish.. with the backing fly line an 12 foot or 9 foot leader.
Answer: I know it comes with backing and a line. Not sure about the leader. No clue on the pricing.
Q:
I don't understand how to go from left to right hand reeling?
Answer: To change from left to right only requires flipping the bearing assembly.
Answer: If I remember correctly, you completely removed the drag knob by turning it counter clockwise, then there will be a "spring" that is hexagon-shaped, holding in a bearing. Carefully removed that spring, then flip the bearing and put it back together gain.
Q:
How much does the 1/2wt reel weigh?
Answer: If you look down on the page you will see a small rectangle that says the size 1 - 2 reel weights 4.2 oz.
Answer: Honestly, I think it weighs the same as a cup cake, super light, won’t weigh down the fly rod.
Answer: It is very solid and durable yet surprisingly light. I do recommend it
Q:
Does this reel look like the angler's dream ex-alc model? or has it been painted silver?
Answer: I don’t know what Ex-alc is I don’t think it’s been painted and mine came right handed
Answer: It is pure metal no paint.
Q:
How do I adjust the drag?
Answer: You tighten/loosen it by turning the knob on the side of the reel.
Answer: Two ways turning the knob on the side of the reel opposite the handle and/or palm the reel
Q:
I got the wrong line what should i do
Answer: if i remember the price was very cheap so keep the one you have and order the line you want !!! the reel is ok i have used it once for bone fish and now a lot for trout.
Answer: I would scrap the line and get Rio or Scientific Angler.
Q:
What color is the backing, is it red or orange?
Answer: Mine was orange
Answer: It depends on which one you purchase. The silver one comes with blue. ( note that the silver reel is a left handed retrieve.
Q:
Is the line weight forward?
Answer: I have bought several of these combo reels and all the lines were weight forward ... one of them was put on backwards but it was a WF - I reversed the line.
Answer: Yes it is. But they give you the option of weight and float line too.
Answer: Yes. But the reel drag doesn’t lock when pulling out line
Answer: Yes, there is a tag on the line. From the end it is thin for about ten feet. Then it gets thicker for about thirty feet then it gets thin again. This....they don’t tell you. Good luck.
Q:
Is this an anti reverse reel?
Answer: It has an adjustable tensioner from free wheeling al the way to anti reverse. See the picture of the reel. that knob is your control for this. When you are letting line out to fly fish casting you need it to have less tension so you can unspool the line as needed. If you want it to be anti reverse you tighten it. You can still reel the line in, but not crank the real backwards and the line will not unspool.
Answer: By anti-reverse if you mean that the drag engages on line pay out, yes.
Answer: No, but the drag can be tightened.
Answer: Yes
Q:
How does the leader attach to the fly line?
Answer: The leader is tied on to the fly line
Answer: Look up on YouTube directions for knots to tie the leader to the fly line. Several good knots you could use.
Answer: That's really not a reel question. Go to youtube there are many selections watch. Go to a fly shop they will show you. Look up a nail knot. Sorry, but if you want to fly fish you need to learn how to tie knots.
Answer: You can use a nail knot or a perfection knot
Q:
Does the line come pre-loaded on the reel?
Answer: Yes with 200 yds. for 8 wt. saltwater line
Answer: No the line, backing, reel, leader are all separate. Have fun
Answer: yes mine came with #3wt witch is ok for pan fishing
Q:
How to change to left hand retrieve
Answer: i think i remember take clip of holding center bearing in turn bearing around put clip back on to secure bearing should now have left hand retrieve counter clockwise to bring line back on reel
Answer: Go online and YouTube (HOW TO CHANGE WHAT SIDE THE RETRIEVE DRAG TURNS ON A FLY FISHING REEL) it will take through it step by step ????
Answer: You fully unscrew the drag tensioner, remove the keeper spring, then flip around the drag gear. Then put it all back together.
Answer: The instructions come with the reel ... quite simple and no special tools required.
Answer: There is a beariñg on the inside that has to be turned around!
Q:
Do you need to weld the loop connector to fly line?
Answer: The loop connector is like a trap It opens up and you chinch it tight. It is not what I expected. I usually have a hollow fly line and a jagged eye pin that goes up the hollow fly line center. Good lcil to both of us.
Answer: I don't know if there is a loop connector (I don't recall), but when there is a loop connector, I cut it off and use a nail knot to connect to the fly line instead. I coat it with nail polish or one of the U.V. cure adhesives so that it slides smoothly through my snake guides. Definitely my preference over loop connections.
Answer: I actually cut the loop off the leader and used a nail knot
Answer: You don’t need to, but that’s what I did. You could just put on a thick mono with a perfection loop, too.
Answer: Yes
Q:
How do you switch the reel from R hand to L hand?
Answer: Remove the spooltelease lever housing, underneath you’ll see a pentagon spring clip. Rotate and remove the spring. Underneath the spring is a white one-way bearing assembly. Remove the bearing turn dat sumnabitch 180•. Return the bearing and the spring clip and you now have yourself a left handed reeler!
Answer: that is how it is done the clip has a break in it, it is not solid. Take a screw driver and use the tip to get the clip started then it should pop out and then you just flip the bearing and replace If they would let you post a pic here I would put one upthe clip.
Answer: You can't I've tied. If you figure something different let Mr know.
Answer: Desarmar el reel presionando la palanquita que sobre sale del eje. Quitar el resorte pentagonal, extraer el rodamiento interno y colocarlo en posicion inversa a la que tenia. Colocar el resorte pentagonal. Listo!
Q:
Dose this reel have tippet line on it already
Answer: Yes. But the tippet line was horribly brittle, and shouldn’t be used. I used it and every fish I caught was snapping the line.
Answer: NO! It comes without any line on it. You do your own!! You do it like you want it. Load on the backing line/filler if needed. The center spool on this reel is large in diameter. You might not need the filler/backing line it. Then just add your floating fly line. Then attach the tapered monofilament line for tying your fly to.
Answer: It has a leader if that’s what you’re asking for
Answer: No
Q:
Is it made for salt water
Answer: I do not know for sure. I tossed the papers. I would assume it is. But that is assuming!! I am a fresh water fisherman in Michigan.
Answer: I do not see anything to indicate that they are made to be specifically suitable for saltwater use (I own three of the lighter weight models typically intended for freshwater use); however, a thorough rinsing after use and periodically coating the gears with a light silicone spray ought to keep them working fine. Certainly a lot more economical option than a "dedicated" saltwater reel.
Answer: Aluminum is not corrosion resistant. But you could use it and rinse thoroughly afterwards.
Q:
I was attempting to swap the reel for right hand crank and managed to lose the bearing spring clip. Where can I purchase a replacement spring clip?
Answer: Maybecontactthemanufacturer.
Q:
can I get the smaller, lighter 4 wt. reel with a 5 wt. line?
Answer: The line that comes with the reel is not a quality line, so purchasing a quality line for fiishing is a better option. Use the line that comes with the reel for casting practice, especially over grass, etc.
Q:
Is this real right handed or left-handed
Answer: All fly fishing reels are adjustable to be left or right handed.
Answer: Either hand it’s all how you put the string on
Answer: I'm right handed and use it just fine. Although I think it;s reversible if needed.
Answer: RIGHT, not reversal
Answer: The pictures on Amazon show that you twist the knob to remove the spool. This doesn't work on mine. On mine there is a small lever on the side of the knob. Push the lever and then pull the spool apart. then you can remove the clip and reverse the bearing.
Q:
can I get the reel with a sinking line?
Answer: I don't think you can order or get this with "sinking" line. It comes as is with line provided.
Q:
Casting rh, turning real with left hand. reel clicks when reeling but has a wicked free spool when stripping line off the reel. is this normal or do ?
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Answer: It is an odd thing about this reel; that when you reel in the line it has tension that is adjustable and it softly clicks. When you pull on the line it freely wheels out. I bought this for a grandson. I have a very old fly fishing reel it is a wind up spring loaded one. I pull the line out against tension. When I want to reel in the line I pull upon a lever and it reels it in by the wound up spring loaded spool. This is a great reel. I thought it might be a problem for a beginner. Maybe that was a mistake. This is why I feel the new reel I purchased for my grandson is odd to me. It is a simple reel to use.
Answer: Directions to change from left hand to Rt hand retrieve are given under “more product info”. Remove spool, remove clip, remove one way bearing and turn it around and reinstall.
Answer: You can go on line to find out how to flip the parts that allows the reel to go from right hand to left hand retrieve.
Answer: It’s set up for opposite hand retrieve. You can reverse it. Set the drag to reduce looseness of the spool.
Answer: I am not sure what is wrong your reel. The way it is acting, I suspect that you are trying to make the right-handed reel work as a left handed reel. I have witnessed that situation before. Please follow the guide lines in your reel box and follow the directions in the reel box. I hope that helps..
Answer: no you have to reverse center peice for left hand use set up for right retrieve from factory.
Q:
Does this reel have a drag system? i know alot of cheaper reels dont have drag.
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Answer: Yes it does have a drag system
Answer: It doesn’t really work that well, but yes.
Q:
what would be a rough weight limit for this reel? as in what is the largest fish it can handle?
Answer: I got this reel 3/4 to hold 4wt line. I fish it with an 8ft 4wt rod....The streams I fish are expected to have small trout...an 18 inch trout might be a prized catch/release...the reel will handle this size. This reel and what I fish for works well. The 3 /4 reel is ideal. One rule of thumb is that a reel is only to hold the fly line....Very rarely do I fight a fish on a small stream with the reel. I have no idea what size fish you are expected to catch....these AnglerDream reels are great at a great price.
Answer: I usually don’t “reel” in the fish when fly fishing, I pull the line in with my left hand while using my right hand to guide the rod.
Answer: I use it on a 2 weight rod with a 7X tippet so it's pretty light. It would probably be fun to try on a 'stocker' size rainbow up to about a pound but any bigger fish would take a lot of time and finesse and may stress the fish. I catch and release mostly very small cuts, browns and brooks with this setup and it's great! I'll bet it would great for pan fish too!
Q:
Ordered 5wt, what size leader is it? 2x,3x 6x?
Answer: Size6leader
Q:
I just got my package today but the line is 3wt and i ordered 5wt.what should i do everything else is as expected
Answer: If you don't want to wait for the seller to send you the right line, order a WF5F fly line off Amazon ($15 - $39 depending on the seller).
Q:
Does the line have welded loops?
Answer: No. The line does not have a loop on either end. But it does come with the braided loop that you place on the ends
Q:
Can you buy extra spools for this?
Answer: I do not know. That is a great question and idea. Go to the dealer or manufacturer. That is the best I can answer.
Q:
Is the blue line not wieght forward?
Answer: I'm fairly sure all the lines they pre-spool are weight forward ... but I have had a reel come to me with the line put on backwards (head wound in first so the running line was what I was supposed to cast). I just took the fly line off and re-tied the back end to the backing and rewound the line on correctly.
Q:
If I ordeer a 1/2 reel can I specify a wf3f line in florescent yellow
Answer: Yes, I did the same thing
Q:
What is the line capacity of a 1/2 w?
Q:
How do uou take the spool off? Is it a screw mechanism, or a latch system?
Answer: It unscrews
Q:
has anyone figured out how switch it to left hand ?
Answer: no cant do it order a left side one
Answer: Yes you need to take spool off take off the metal ring clip pull out bearings and flip them over put clip back on and should be good to go that's what I did
Q:
What is Knob on reel on side where the handle used for?
Answer: counter-weight balance in event large fish rapidly takes out line.
Answer: nobe on opposite side of crank handel is for drag setting
Q:
How does the order go from saying it will be delivered on 2/20/20 to change to 3/11/20??????? I ordered this to be here for my fishing trip feb 25
Answer: Good question, contact the seller
Product reviews of ANGLER DREAM AnglerDream 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8WT Fly Reel with Line Combo Large Arbor Aluminum Fly Fishing Reels
Larry : Surprisingly good quality.
Really good quality reel. Very pleased.
we sent the jacket back today ups : the worst real ive ever bought in my life time
it fell about the first day i used it
and i still have not got my refund back after sending it back with a return label with ups
and i still have not got my refund back after sending it back with a return label with ups
Grand Rapids Michigan : It is just right for a 12 year old grandson.
It is a great fly fishing reel. Light weight, small, and easy to use. I am training one grandson to load/tie on the backing to the reel spool. Then reel it on to the proper amount to fill the reel up to the proper amount to allow the proper amount of floating fly line. Thenie on the floating fly line to the backing line. Then attach the special gripping loop to the fly line end. These are braided monofilament or nylon that work like Chinese finger locks. I am used to the no-not eyelet you push into the hollow floating fly line. Then tie on the tapered leader to this new loop. Then tie on the fly. Eventually I think I will train him to tie appropriate flies for Michigan fresh water lake fish. I have the instructions on all this drawn out for him to follow with me helping. Plus larger in diameter lines for easy seeing and handling. Once he can do this on his own. We will teach him how to mount it on his new fly rod and set it up for fly fishing. Then how to stow it for safe travels and storage. Then we will teach him how to work the rod and reel with a hookless weight for visual and dexterity feel. We will have rings on the grass in our lawn for targets to practice to. Safety glasses when we go fishing.
Amazon Customer : A few annoyances
Fit and finish is passable. It came set up for right hand retrieve which was odd. Most people are right handed and thus, reel with their left. So I had to reverse the drag. The line they sent was the wrong color. Product description says "Color: Black reel with Sky Blue Fly Line" and I received the yellow line. The description also said the fly line was 1wt in one section and 2wt line in another, so I didn't know what I was getting. (It's 2wt by the way). It came with too much backing so I had to unspool the reel and cut some backing off for the line to not get stuck against the frame. Also the reel knob makes a clicking noise while reeling. The drag is decent though.
All in all, it was an annoying experience to setup. Since 1/2 wt reels are so rare and the price was so low, I give them a pass though.
All in all, it was an annoying experience to setup. Since 1/2 wt reels are so rare and the price was so low, I give them a pass though.
James Jones : Best reel deal
This reel is fantastic! Fits my 6'-6" flyrod perfectly in weight distribution. Sent a picture to my brother upon opening the package and he immediately wanted to know where I got it. The accessories it came with, #2 flyline, backing line, etc. Were just an added bonus. The reel alone was worth way more than I paid for it and delivered to my front door!!
Amazon Customer : Its here- after a month
Its finally here -ok I guess
Mark G. : Nice reel
Great price
Carl Wayne Hendrix : Best reel for the money
This is an excellent buy! The drag works well and you get line with it. You can't beat this reel for the moneu!
Customer : Awesome Fly Reel!!!
This reel is fantastic if you’re looking for a quick and dirty way to get into fly fishing. It for sure catches fish and the fly line and backing work just fine. I have no idea if the drag is sealed but I always end up dunking it in the water and it continues to work fine. Just as long as you take care of it after you’re done. The drag is a bit touchy but I don’t really need it for the type of fishing I do. This is an awesome reel for the money!
David L Phares : Not a bad little back-up reel for the money.
Interestingly, it came set up for a left handed caster, which was exactly what I needed for a “lefty” friend of mine. ????
Tony : Nice reel, just a warning....
When i stumbled upon this reel and line set up, I thought the price was right, and ordered the sucker. After the order was placed, amazon told me that it would be 2-6 weeks for delivery. About 10 days after ordering it should up in the mail! The reel is all metal and super smooth, and the backing line came on a spool, but not the fly line? So needless to say within seconds I had a monster rats nest in the fly line while trying to get the fly line one the reel. It looked like Helen Keller just tossed it in a bag and shipped it from China. 2 hours later, all the backing, fly line, and leader is on the reel, and it casts really good! The fly line is NOT looped on either end, but they included a loop connector ????♂️
Amazon Customer : Meh. Spend 10 more dollars and get something better.
The drag was very "jerky". The reel was ok for the low price, but probably worth the extra 10 bucks to buy something a little nicer. I returned it, and that process was painless.
Riff : Not bad
Nice little red for the money. The only gripe I have is that the reel came set up for a right hand retrieve. Not a huge deal but I had to switch the bearing and re spool it the proper direction. Considering the majority of people are right handed and would therefore reel with their left hand I found it odd that it came this way. The line seems to be decent I don’t plan on swapping it anytime soon as it does what it is supposed to.
themel : Buy up
Not good quality. I would invest in a better reel
Miss Shawna : Excellent
Light weight with a pleasant sound. Not grating or loud like some I have used. Very happy. It came with the string loaded. Useable out of the box.
S9plus : Good
Perfect for winding up small diameter antenna wire. You can get about 60-70feet of 26 AWG PTFE on there.
Yegor : An amazing budget reel works like promised and is an amazing deal. GOOD JOB.
An amazing budget reel works like promised and is an amazing deal. GOOD JOB.
PA Spoofy : Good value fly reel !
Nice little reel complete with backing and fly line. Drag works smooth for an inexpensive reel!
Noel : Solid Reel for the Money
I have the 3/4 wt reel and have landed a few dozen fish with it of varying sizes. So far, and Im pretty happy with its performance, especially at its price point. The line, backing is decent quality too, at least for the 3/4 wt.
Word of caution, mind the spring if changing from right hand to left hand retrieval, it goes the distance when you pop it out!
Word of caution, mind the spring if changing from right hand to left hand retrieval, it goes the distance when you pop it out!
brock f. : My new go to setup!
I bought this real for my 5/6wt trout setup and absolutely love it. I wanted more durability to replace a plastic reel I originally purchased. I’m very pleased with the smoothness of the reel and drag functionality. My old reel would sometimes bind when the line got under the plastic but this has a closed design to prevent such frustrations. Definitely buy yourself this reel and hit the water! Tight lines ????
Amazon Customer : Its here- after a month
Its finally here -ok I guess
Evan Weeden : Cheap reel
I ordered the 2wt version of this reel, plan on using it for small native Brook Trout and Salter Brook Trout. A reel of this size is more of a line holder, not used to fight fish, instead relying on the rod to wear them out. The reel does feel cheap, and I would expect nothing less from a $25 reel. Oil the stem and bearing to make it much smoother. It Will probably hold up, with a rinse in between uses. I will report back when I actually get to fish with it.
Carl Wayne Hendrix : Best reel for the money
This is an excellent buy! The drag works well and you get line with it. You can't beat this reel for the moneu!
Mathew Cowell : Nice design
The reel is a described in the ad. Simple to hook up backing, line, and leader. Good volume of line and backing to fit the spool. The reel I received was set up for left handed use. This is a good thing since I am left handed.
themel : Buy up
Not good quality. I would invest in a better reel
richard duvall : Great real
Great reall works well caught a brown on it the other day
1geeman : Good reel for the price.
The reel was smaller than expected. Good Quality. Have used it quiet a lot with no problems. Good product, just was not happy with the size.
Amazon Customer : Comes with packages of line, not pre-spooled
I ordered the 1/2 size reel. It didn't come pre-spooled, and between the backer, fly line, and tippet, it came with more line than fits on the reel. I cut a 35 foot chunk of the fly line off to create the needed clearance. The drag is smooth, the reel appears to be decently well made, and I like the small size.
Rowin : Works
Works
Evan Weeden : Cheap reel
I ordered the 2wt version of this reel, plan on using it for small native Brook Trout and Salter Brook Trout. A reel of this size is more of a line holder, not used to fight fish, instead relying on the rod to wear them out. The reel does feel cheap, and I would expect nothing less from a $25 reel. Oil the stem and bearing to make it much smoother. It Will probably hold up, with a rinse in between uses. I will report back when I actually get to fish with it.
David L Phares : Not a bad little back-up reel for the money.
Interestingly, it came set up for a left handed caster, which was exactly what I needed for a “lefty” friend of mine. ????
Cliff R. Hall : Right for the Price
Purchased the 1/2 wt fly reel to pair with a 2 wt CGR (Cabela's Fiberglass Rod). It fit perfectly and works well. Took a bit to figure out how to switch from right hand to left hand. Also, there is way too much backing for the reel. Took advice of others and cut off about 30-40 ft. but the line completely fills the reel and is tight when fully reeled in. This does not impact casting. Since I am fishing sunfish, crappie and small bass, I don't need the reel to do much more than hold line; however, it seems solid enough to fight a fish if needed. For $25 - reel, backing, line and leader, this is a great deal.
Amazon Customer : Meh. Spend 10 more dollars and get something better.
The drag was very "jerky". The reel was ok for the low price, but probably worth the extra 10 bucks to buy something a little nicer. I returned it, and that process was painless.
Amazon Customer : Cost
this flu reel works well and exceeds my expectations for a low cost reel and line
peter black : Nice reel
Ended up with a left handed reel but will make do
David Arabian : Angler's Nightmare (do you get the hilarious pun/joke?)
1. size 2 reel saddle is too small for small 6' 2 wt fly rod
2. drag intermittently stops working altogether causing the line to run off and create a tangled disaster
3. the line that came spooled on the reel is super cheap and retains memory making it useless for stripping...actually not convinced that this isn't just weed wacker filament
You get what you pay for, so you could a) put your $30 in the trash of b) buy this reel, try to use it, then throw it in the garbage out of frustration (a is less frustrating).
But really, this may work out for some people (the reviews aren't terrible) but I would avoid this and do what I'm doing, which is find something a little pricier from a (relatively) reputable company like MaxCatch.
2. drag intermittently stops working altogether causing the line to run off and create a tangled disaster
3. the line that came spooled on the reel is super cheap and retains memory making it useless for stripping...actually not convinced that this isn't just weed wacker filament
You get what you pay for, so you could a) put your $30 in the trash of b) buy this reel, try to use it, then throw it in the garbage out of frustration (a is less frustrating).
But really, this may work out for some people (the reviews aren't terrible) but I would avoid this and do what I'm doing, which is find something a little pricier from a (relatively) reputable company like MaxCatch.
Grand Rapids Michigan : It is just right for a 12 year old grandson.
It is a great fly fishing reel. Light weight, small, and easy to use. I am training one grandson to load/tie on the backing to the reel spool. Then reel it on to the proper amount to fill the reel up to the proper amount to allow the proper amount of floating fly line. Thenie on the floating fly line to the backing line. Then attach the special gripping loop to the fly line end. These are braided monofilament or nylon that work like Chinese finger locks. I am used to the no-not eyelet you push into the hollow floating fly line. Then tie on the tapered leader to this new loop. Then tie on the fly. Eventually I think I will train him to tie appropriate flies for Michigan fresh water lake fish. I have the instructions on all this drawn out for him to follow with me helping. Plus larger in diameter lines for easy seeing and handling. Once he can do this on his own. We will teach him how to mount it on his new fly rod and set it up for fly fishing. Then how to stow it for safe travels and storage. Then we will teach him how to work the rod and reel with a hookless weight for visual and dexterity feel. We will have rings on the grass in our lawn for targets to practice to. Safety glasses when we go fishing.
Angeline D. Allison : Fantastic!
Just what I was looking for.
Russell S. : Few small changes needed imo
Reel over all is nice good drag system for bigger fish only 2 complaints would be instructions for changing reel from left handed to right included with reel . Also having fly line on a spool to prevent tangles in line wich can kink it . Other that that is all around a decent reel cant wait to test it out .
Nickfish04 : Line spooled the wrong direction
Noel : Solid Reel for the Money
I have the 3/4 wt reel and have landed a few dozen fish with it of varying sizes. So far, and Im pretty happy with its performance, especially at its price point. The line, backing is decent quality too, at least for the 3/4 wt.
Word of caution, mind the spring if changing from right hand to left hand retrieval, it goes the distance when you pop it out!
Word of caution, mind the spring if changing from right hand to left hand retrieval, it goes the distance when you pop it out!
Aaron Petrovich : Updated! DO NOT BUY! READ!
Update: I got the line and backing off using a power drill and an old spool. I put the line back on the reel correctly. I went to test it out and omg. This reel is junk. The machining tolerances between the spool and frame are too far apart. The line gets caught between them. The fly line itself and you know how thick fly line is. Just complete junk.
I would not have bought this product had I known that the line would be put on incorrectly. The reel comes in a small box and the backing, line, leader/tippet are already there and spooled on. They put the line on wrong. It comes out of the top and not the bottom of the reel. If you are buying this for the line and the reel look somewhere else. This would be 5 stars had they put it on in the correct direction. Now I have to unspool it and put it on in the correct direction. I am not even sure that I can do that without making a twisted mess.
I would not have bought this product had I known that the line would be put on incorrectly. The reel comes in a small box and the backing, line, leader/tippet are already there and spooled on. They put the line on wrong. It comes out of the top and not the bottom of the reel. If you are buying this for the line and the reel look somewhere else. This would be 5 stars had they put it on in the correct direction. Now I have to unspool it and put it on in the correct direction. I am not even sure that I can do that without making a twisted mess.
Joel C. Hart : Looks good.
Not easy to shift for left or right hand users. Well built and good looking. Loading lines cumbersome because of way leaders and backing are packaged.
brock f. : My new go to setup!
I bought this real for my 5/6wt trout setup and absolutely love it. I wanted more durability to replace a plastic reel I originally purchased. I’m very pleased with the smoothness of the reel and drag functionality. My old reel would sometimes bind when the line got under the plastic but this has a closed design to prevent such frustrations. Definitely buy yourself this reel and hit the water! Tight lines ????
Shane Gersbach : Meh
I bought this to throw on my cheap 2 weight glass rod. Feels very cheap and I’ve had a few issues with it randomly unspooling while pulling line and exploding into a big tangled mess. Also have had the line get stuck on a little piece of the frame multiple times which could def damage your line. My last complaint is that it’s not ambidextrous and you can only reel with your right hand. I’d suggest buying a nicer reel but if it’s just for a cheap little rod to throw in your trunk I guess it’s not terrible.
FunkyC. : Just adequate
Barely adequate reel. The spool is too small to load 90 feet of fly line (floating, weight forward double taper, 7 weight) and any running line.
Commander49 : Good value
Very nice reel but came with RH retrieve and I like a left hand retrieve, however, for 3-wt not big deal. Thanks to You Tube the change to left hand retrieve was as easy as removing a retention spring and reversing the first spacer and replacing the retention spring.
windowshopper : Love it
Great reel and line combo for the price. The line is ready to go. I did follow the suggestion from other reviews and remove 20-30' of the backing line before spooling it on the reel. Worked like a charm. I am very happy with this reel. I paired the 3/4wt reel to an okuma 7' 4 wt rod
PA Spoofy : Good value fly reel !
Nice little reel complete with backing and fly line. Drag works smooth for an inexpensive reel!
Amazon Customer : Great buy.
Bought for a beginner fly fisher, would recommend for even advanced fishers.
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