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Info on Cortland Endurance reel?

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Anyone have one of these reels? Any info would be welcome, good or bad. I don't fish for salmon or steelhead, just trout and bass so a world class drag is not required. Thanks, Jim.
 
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Thought I'd chime in as I just got an endurance for my 8 wt. before the holidays. Seems like a great reel so far, although I haven't landed anything too big on it yet. The only thing that seems a little weird is that there is zero resistance or "clicks" on the retrieve. Although that's kind of nice, it seems when casting a little of the slack line gets reeled up from the motion of the cast. Doesn't seem to be much of a problem yet though. I'd still recommend it, especially for the price. :thumb:
Matt
 
#6 ·
I picked up a reel and spare spool. Thought I would try a different brand of line as I have a couple of cortlands and a lot of SA. Got a RIO Selective Trout WF and a RIO AquaLux WF both 5wt. I have not had a chance to try it yet but it seems to be a nice reel for the price. Thanks for the input. Jim.