Thread: Fly fishing kit / Combo

@Inder I've been using the Okuma SLV's for the last 3 years on both my 6wt and 8wt set ups. Had no issues and they're a good economical large arbor option. Spare spools are easy to get. The drags are a little sticky and not as smooth as higher end reels but I dont believe I've lost any fish because of it. My 8wt gets thrashed as I fish the Tongariro and stream mouths into the lake almost weekly.
With all that said I have just upgraded the 8wt with an Orvis Hydros and the diffrence is night and day especially comparing the drags but I would happily use the SLV if that was all I had.

Originally Posted by wsm junkie

@Inder I've been using the Okuma SLV's for the last 3 years on both my 6wt and 8wt set ups. Had no issues and they're a good economical large arbor option. Spare spools are easy to get. The drags are a little sticky and not as smooth as higher end reels but I dont believe I've lost any fish because of it. My 8wt gets thrashed as I fish the Tongariro and stream mouths into the lake almost weekly.
With all that said I have just upgraded the 8wt with an Orvis Hydros and the diffrence is night and day especially comparing the drags but I would happily use the SLV if that was all I had.

Thanks @wsm junkie . I will pick it up. if nothing it will become a backup reel when I be able to afford better gear.

Got the reel, Yayyyy. My first fly fishing reel. (is it normal for a 45YO to feel happy like a kid on getting a new toy)



Now if anyone of you gents have a nice 6wt rod to match this and interested to sell (Not loan or give free) at sane prices please let me know.