[Rob Brownfield]

There is another one in the mix now...The Guideline Favo...its drawing me in!

[Euan Innes]

Nice!
I like Guideline gear 
The Haze V2 and the Vosso are stunning and at some point I must find a reason to own a Fario. If I didn't have a Barrio Vosseler then I would probably have a Fario!
Had the small Vision Tank out the other night to fit a head before my season opens next week and I think that I will have to have the medium one to complete the collection
 

[Dave Felce]

Nice!
I like Guideline gear 

me too. i've got one of their primaloft jackets, as well as the ree,l and the quality is right up there with some of the top outdoor brands i've dealt with.  their coastal fly line is a fantastic taper for carp, too. unfortunately they've dropped the full-floater version.

[Rob Brownfield]

I have a couple of Guideline Salmon rods which I love, and a Haze reel which unfortunately went missing in a move.

The Fario is the one I want, but...well..its a bit out my price range....although then again....

[Ian Bell]

I also like the Favo but the capacity is poor! (I want a #8 size reel.)
Another one that I was considering was a Loop Multi. so this time weight may be a concern!
(and no I don’t want a Danielsson)
At a reasonable price here...
https://www.adh-fishing.com/fly-reels/reels/loop-multi-fly-reel

In your case, add in the price of spare spools .... maybe your first choice was best... stick to Lamson 

[Rob Brownfield]

I also like the Favo but the capacity is poor! (I want a #8 size reel.)

And that's one of the problems I have...who needs 75 yards of backing on a 2-3 weight reel? Adds unnecessary weight, especially when the backing gets wet in the rain or when dunked.

[Euan Innes]

Feck yer Lamson, I just won another Teton on fleabay. 
4.5" Spey model in the usual blue, which will match the 6 and 8 reels that I already have. I am just super stoked about this one as it is PERFECT for my next salmon rod. Dear God I love these reels! My first one, which is now on my 7'6" bamboo cost £200+ in the middle Ninties, the second was from Ebay a few years ago and cost £80 (hardly used) and this one (never used) was £119!!!
These things are rarer than Perfects!
Photos when it gets here. Sorry to hijack the thread
 

[Hamish Young]

Sorry to hijack the thread

Usual finders fee applies 

[Euan Innes]

 
 

[James Laraway]

Just put in an order for one of these bad boys..

https://www.funkyflytying.co.uk/shop/products/reels/208/alfa-5-reels/2331/

Turquoise - oh, suits me sir

[Rob Brownfield]

Just put in an order for one of these bad boys..

https://www.funkyflytying.co.uk/shop/products/reels/208/alfa-5-reels/2331/

Turquoise - oh, suits me sir

I did look at these as well, too bling for me in the end

[James Laraway]

I did look at these as well, too bling for me in the end

i thought sod it I'm going bling...

I'll get you know what i think of it. Should be here in a week....

be interesting to hear our resident tackle tart ( HY) thinks 

[Hamish Young]

That's quite....errr.... an odd brave unique colour choice 
But I kind of like it 
Be interesting to see it 'in the flesh' at some point 

[James Laraway]

That's quite....errr.... an odd brave unique colour choice 
But I kind of like it 
Be interesting to see it 'in the flesh' at some point 

I'll bring it down one lunchtime for you to look at .. I liked the pink but wasn't sure I could carry it off...

[Dave Robb]

Rob, you mentioned a Hydros SL at the beginning of this thread.

You might know already, but you get £75 off £250 (also £25 off £150 & £50 off £200) at the moment using the code SPRING.

Means you would effectively get a free spool with the reel.

The code is effective until 22 March.

[Terry Coging]

I will not be buying another Lamson. As much as I like the function, low weight and super drag, the paint durability is just lamentable. The two/three year old reels and spools look more worn than my 50 year old Hardy! OK, I am not fastidious about the looks of my kit but a reel should be able to take a couple of years wear and tear without getting so scuffed. Hmmm! what shall I be getting for my 80th birthday?

[Derek Roxborough]

Older ! Derek Roxborough

[Hamish Young]

Hmmm! what shall I be getting for my 80th birthday?

Tricky.... have you looked at these http://www.einarsson.com/?cat=plus-reels I have been deeply impressed by these reels. They are, however, wallet witheringly expensive 

H

[James Laraway]

I will not be buying another Lamson. As much as I like the function, low weight and super drag, the paint durability is just lamentable. The two/three year old reels and spools look more worn than my 50 year old Hardy! OK, I am not fastidious about the looks of my kit but a reel should be able to take a couple of years wear and tear without getting so scuffed. Hmmm! what shall I be getting for my 80th birthday?

get a danielsson....you wont regret it...

[Dave Robb]

Those Einarsson reels in red are very nice, too dear though.

I have a bit of a problem with expensive reels, never convinced they are worth the extra cash. 

Case in point, I have an Orvis Mirage which I picked up half price when it was the end of the range for the new version coming out.  But RRP, that is a £350 ish reel.  It’s maybe just that reel, but I just don’t think it’s worth that kind of money. 

I have other reels which I prefer and were cheaper.  It is very light though, maybe that’s what you are paying for 

Rods on the other hand are easier to justify.  In my head anyway.

[Dave Robb]

[quote author=Dave Robb link=topic=8091.msg68001#msg68001 date=1526545880
Those Einarsson reels in red are very nice, too dear though.

I have a bit of a problem with expensive reels, never convinced they are worth the extra cash. 

Case in point, I have an Orvis Mirage which I picked up half price when it was the end of the range for the new version coming out.  But RRP, that is a £350 ish reel.  It’s maybe just that reel, but I just don’t think it’s worth that kind of money. 

I have other reels which I prefer and were cheaper.  It is very light though, maybe that’s what you are paying for 

Rods on the other hand are easier to justify.  In my head anyway.
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Edit.  Sorry for double post, meant to alter the other,

Also that’s from a trout perspective.  I understand Salmon and Saltwater can need better gear, but for trout that will rarely take you to the backing, I just don’t see the point of going over £200.  Lots of very nice reels at that price range.