Davidp16 Posted September 21, 2012 Report Share Posted September 21, 2012 Hello there i got a question about this new reel i just purchased online and i dont know much about it and wondering if anyone could tell me about it. It is called -BF1000 Aluminium Fly Fishing Reel- could not upload a picture because did not know how to Chow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Icehut Posted September 23, 2012 Report Share Posted September 23, 2012 I'd suggest that you don't worry too much about it. The reel isn't all that important in fly fishing; it's basically just there for line storage. All I look for is durability (fewer plastic bits), and lack of flash. It's not a bad idea to have a decent smooth drag, and of course if you're pursuing large fish, or saltwater fish, the reel becomes very important, but the average angler is seldom going to see his backing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jessek Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 Good comment the last one about reels. I personally like quiet drags on them I like to hear nature and alll not crazy wizzzing sounds. But I looked it up on eBay it should do the job. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ron4blues Posted September 24, 2012 Report Share Posted September 24, 2012 For most fly fishing, the reel is indeed just storage. If you're planning on using it for big water/big fish, you do want a sturdy reel with good capacity and an effective drag. Your BF1000 reel is fine for small streams full of 8-10 inch brookies or the average smallmouth. A big carp, any trout over 5 lbs and pretty well any salmon can spool you and/or destroy your reel. That doesn't mean you have to break the bank to get a good reel (although you could). Pfleuger and Hardy both make excellent and affordable reels. My Pfleuger 1912 will stand up to pretty well anything you're likely to hook into in fresh water, and will serve well in the salt as well. It retails for around $150.00: maybe a bit out of range for some folks, but well worth the $$. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jofitz Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 One consideration would be to buy a reel that has a sealed drag unit so debris does not become an issue (Sage 4200 for example) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chasin_musky Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 If you are going to be fighting fish that are able to pull your line quick, like steelhead salmon and so on you will want to get at decent reel. If you are spending around 150 I would hands down go with the Lamson Konic. It has a great seal Conical drag. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YakFisher Posted October 27, 2012 Report Share Posted October 27, 2012 Orvis.com has a really good selection of reels for a good price. The clear water, large arbor reel is awesome. Good drag, resilient and only $80. I order from them all the time too, quick and professional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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schnipster Posted January 24, 2013 Report Share Posted January 24, 2013 great reel--- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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