abel sdf 6/7 fly reel Reels Black Finish W/Black Drag Knob & Wood Handle while the large SDF – Mayfly Outdoors

Steve Souter got his hands on one of these mid price-point reels and subjected it to bashings on The budget market for fixed spool reels is extremely competitive and quality varies widely, here John Francis Costello tests the Stillwater TSR 5000 available from the Glasgow Angling Centre

Bronson1010Veteran (4th Version)FreshwaterRotating spoolLevel-windWide spoolPlated brass100 yds.2 3/162 3/161941Early 1942Same as 3rd version but now has Engraved leaf design on head and tail plates, model name and # inside the head cap Bronson1100Veteran (1st Version)FreshwaterRotating spoolLevel-windWide spoolPlated brass100 yds.2 3/162 3/16193119349 oz., ABL bail and adj on face plate, plain spool caps Bronson1100Veteran (2nd Version)FreshwaterRotating spoolLevel-windWide spoolPlated brass100 yds.2 3/162 3/16193519379 oz., same as above but now has JOC and engraved design around head cap

OLS-731M

Best Tournament: Lews HyperMag Pros Very lightweight yet powerful 20 pounds of max drag Easily palmed Cons Only one speed in left-hand retrieve Key Features Left- and right-hand retrieves 7.5: 1 and 8.3:1 gear ratios (7.5:1 only in right-hand retrieve) 5.2 ounces 10 stainless steel bearings plus one roller bearing The HyperMag looks like a futuristic rocket and lives up to that aesthetic