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Ross Reels have made a wave in the trout fishing world. The Ross Momentum LT fly reel is Ross's latest foray into the saltwater world. It's got great looks and awesome sound. Let's see if it's the next wave on the flats... → Read More

This post was posted in 8-Weight Challenge, Fly Reel Reviews and was tagged with bonefish reel, fly reel test, saltwater fly reel

The Tibor Signature is the latest creation from master reel designer Ted “Tibor” Juracsik. It's a landmark reel, not only because it's new, but also because it's Tibor's first sealed drag, but it's also the world's first cork sealed drag. Ted has one more trick up his sleeve - it's also the only sealed drag that can be taken apart at home for easy service. Here's how it stacks up. → Read More

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Redington Reels are synonymous with value. The Redington Delta is the latest reel in their "big game" line, but will it measure up? → Read More

This post was posted in 8-Weight Challenge, Fly Reel Reviews and was tagged with bonefish reel, fly reel test, saltwater fly reel

Not a lot of people have heard of Cheeky. They are one of the newest reels on the market - but they are certainly making a splash. The Cheeky Mojo 425 is their "inshore" model, designed for 8-9 weight lines. The reel looks great, but how does it perform? → Read More

This post was posted in 8-Weight Challenge, Fly Reel Reviews and was tagged with bonefish reel, fly reel test, steelhead reel

The Sage 6000 Series fly reel has long been Sage's benchmark saltwater fly reel. While Sage is well known for their fly rods, not a lot has been said about their reels. With the 8000 Pro as the new flagship series, we knew that the 6000 wasn't likely to be their top performer, but we were still curious to see how it measured up. → Read More

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The Abel Super 8, along with the Tibor Everglades, made up the "classic" portion of our 8-weight challenge. These reels have not only stood the test of time, but have countless world records to their credit. How do they stack up against more modern competition? Let's find out. → Read More

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Sage introduced the 8000 Pro series last year at IFTD. We got to check out some of the great upgrades from the 2012 6000 Series. Since then, we've been eager to get our hands on one. → Read More

This post was posted in 8-Weight Challenge, Fly Reel Reviews and was tagged with bonefish reel, fly reel test

The Sage 4280 is one of my favorite reels from Sage. It's light, looks good, feels great, and comes with a lifetime warranty. Let's find out if it will hold up to the rigors of saltwater use. → Read More

This post was posted in 8-Weight Challenge, Fly Reel Reviews and was tagged with bonefish reel, fly reel test

The Lamson Guru was one if the best performing value-priced reels in our test. Want made in the USA quality in a great looking, super light package with a tiny price tag? This is your stop. → Read More

This post was posted in 8-Weight Challenge, Fly Reel Reviews and was tagged with bonefish reel, fly reel test

Of all the reels we tested, the Tibor Everglades is the one most likely to be passed on to the next generation. It's beautiful and simple and made in the USA. → Read More

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