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05-08-2020, 10:00 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
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Reel
Hi,
I just bought an 8wt Sage and am looking for reel recommendations. Something with a quality drag that is not ridiculously priced.
Thanks.
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05-08-2020, 10:53 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 984
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bolete
Hi,
I just bought an 8wt Sage and am looking for reel recommendations. Something with a quality drag that is not ridiculously priced.
Thanks.
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How much do you want to spend?
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05-09-2020, 12:39 AM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 747
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Less than $400
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05-09-2020, 01:53 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Calgary
Posts: 7,511
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I love my Lamson reel, take a look at some of their mid-priced models.
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05-09-2020, 06:31 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2007
Posts: 152
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scott N
I love my Lamson reel, take a look at some of their mid-priced models.
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X2... I have the Lamson remix HD for my Sage. Performed flawlessly on Pike up North and Redfish in Port Sulfur.
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05-09-2020, 07:35 AM
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Sherwood Park
Posts: 377
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I was in the market for an 8 weight reel last year. After reading a lot of reviews, I came up with the Orvis Hydros SL. Recommended by a lot of shops as the "best buy". I've only used it a few times in the salt and no problems.
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05-09-2020, 07:42 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2016
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I put a Reddington Behemoth on my 8 wt Sage
Seems like a good price/performance match
2 largest fish so far 27lbs & 22lbs
Out into the backing several times, the reel seemed to handle them fine
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05-09-2020, 09:29 AM
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Join Date: Jun 2013
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Look @ ebay etc for used old school Lamson LP 3.5, the Behemoth is a great reel for the price
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05-09-2020, 11:10 AM
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Join Date: Jul 2011
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What are you fishing with it?
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05-09-2020, 12:24 PM
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Join Date: Oct 2010
Posts: 747
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Jayhad
What are you fishing with it?
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Everything bigger than what my 5wt will handle. Pike, Bulls, maybe steelhead, etc.
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05-09-2020, 02:33 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 521
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bolete
Everything bigger than what my 5wt will handle. Pike, Bulls, maybe steelhead, etc.
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The Remix is a good choice. It is 50% machined (the actual reel). The spools are the same as the Liquid and are relatively inexpensive. For the vast majority of pike season, I like to carry at least 2 spools (ideally 2 rods, but this is not always possible), one with a floating line and another with an intermediate. I use the intermediate for stillwater fishing exclusively, but I would actually say that both spools get equal time on the water by the end of the year.
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05-10-2020, 07:32 AM
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Join Date: May 2007
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Sundog57
I put a Reddington Behemoth on my 8 wt Sage
Seems like a good price/performance match
2 largest fish so far 27lbs & 22lbs
Out into the backing several times, the reel seemed to handle them fine
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I like the added proof! I have to up mine at some point and now I'm thinking about this one. Thanks.
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05-10-2020, 09:49 AM
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Join Date: Aug 2011
Posts: 37
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Bolete
Hi,
I just bought an 8wt Sage and am looking for reel recommendations. Something with a quality drag that is not ridiculously priced.
Thanks.
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I just posted this one at kijiji today https://www.kijiji.ca/v-view-details...dId=1500219584
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