[SMSNYDER]

Looking to buy one of these for my 4/5 weight trout rod. You guys have any experience with these reels? Thanks

 

[Tom House]

In addition to the Speyco reel I mentioned in your Speyco thread I also had a Cascapedia MKII 4/5. It is another well made reel. Like any well made reel it will last a lifetime or two if you take care of it. It is lighter weight than the Speyco of similar size.

TC

 

[GOTY]

I'd urge you to search spey pages about those reels. Might be surprised at how shitty some of them are compared to one another.

 

[seattlesetters]

Unless you are talking about solid-built bamboo fly rods, those reels are way too heavy for trout rods, IMHO. I even think they're heavy for cane, and I fish a ton of it.

I agree with the advice to check the spey forum for advice on spey reels.

 

[SMSNYDER]

Thanks

 

[Tom House]

Unless you are talking about solid-built bamboo fly rods, those reels are way to heavy for trout rods, IMHO. I even think they're heavy for cane, and I fish a ton of it.

Agreed. That's why I no longer have either of those reels.

TC