Looking for a funky new reel...

« **on:** 09/04/2018 at 16:33 »

Hello all,
I was trying to get my mits on one of the flashy Alpha 5+ reels - but one month later they have failed to deliver...so i have asked for a refund.

im looking for something funky suitable for holding a Barrio #6 SLX

the orvis hydros in 'citros' looks nice...

any reccomendations ?

« **Reply #1 on:** 09/04/2018 at 18:03 »

Does the colour need to be loud or are you after something that wee bit different

You might try this..... http://lts-flyfishing.uk/color.html
Or maybe one of these..... http://www.einarsson.com/?cat=plus-reels
Or even.... https://www.hatchoutdoors.com/ the purple one....

H

« **Reply #2 on:** 09/04/2018 at 18:54 »

i bet Mrs H doesnt let you go shopping on your own....

was thinking up to about £200.....

maybe in need a job in the Coast Guard as it clearly pays rather well

« **Reply #3 on:** 09/04/2018 at 19:43 »

Quote from: James Laraway on 09/04/2018 at 18:54

maybe in need a job in the Coast Guard as it clearly pays rather well

I, for one, am agog for H's reply as a CG volunteer .

« **Reply #4 on:** 09/04/2018 at 20:25 »

Quote from: James Laraway on 09/04/2018 at 18:54

i bet Mrs H doesnt let you go shopping on your own....

She has given up trying to stop my tackle fetish

Quote from: James Laraway on 09/04/2018 at 18:54

was thinking up to about £200.....

Still need to get my head around what it is you're after..... £200 will open a few doors.

Quote from: James Laraway on 09/04/2018 at 18:54

maybe in need a job in the Coast Guard as it clearly pays rather well

Does it bollocks

I just save, buy, sell, save, buy, sell.... etc until I can afford the toys I want

« **Reply #5 on:** 10/04/2018 at 07:51 »

Funky looks but not colour. Was playing with one the other day, rather nice. http://www.visionflyfishing.co.uk/reel_vxo.html

Reddington rise in orange if you want to burn your eyeballs https://www.fishingmegastore.com/fly-reels/redington-rise-iii-fly-reel~34258.html

Or for a true custom, try a Vossler as they have the option of having just about any of their reels custom coloured, http://www.vosseler.com/en/Fly-Reels/TRYST-Series/MagicColors.html

The Air-one in a custom colour would be pretty amazing! http://www.vosseler.com/en/Fly-Reels/AIR-One/

Or the Tryst http://www.vosseler.com/en/Fly-Reels/TRYST-Series/Tryst-WF-5-6-Fly-Reels.html

« **Reply #6 on:** 10/04/2018 at 10:20 »

Those air one reels look like just what im after...just need to choose colours😊

« **Reply #7 on:** 10/04/2018 at 12:05 »

Quote from: James Laraway on 10/04/2018 at 10:20

Those air one reels look like just what im after...just need to choose colours😊

Don't forget you can have the frame and the spool different colours too...

I fancy a couple myself to tell the truth

« **Reply #8 on:** 10/04/2018 at 13:35 »

I’ve just contacted them about different colour options for the frame and spool..watch this space !

« **Reply #9 on:** 10/04/2018 at 13:52 »

Quote from: James Laraway on 10/04/2018 at 13:35

I’ve just contacted them about different colour options for the frame and spool..watch this space !

....and the laser engraving???

« **Reply #10 on:** 16/04/2018 at 15:18 »

thats the reel ordered. I didn't go too bling - black cage with an anodised red spool....

i'll post a piccie when i get it.

« **Reply #11 on:** 28/04/2018 at 08:24 »

I have an SKB cassette reel in royal blue , but he has a whole range of colours, nice light reels for the money,
Derek Roxborough

« **Reply #12 on:** 30/04/2018 at 15:54 »

perhaps mikes range of reels might be funky enough? Derek Roxborough

« **Reply #13 on:** 30/04/2018 at 16:12 »

i already have an SKB reel....and i do like it. Just awaiting my package from Vosseler...

« **Reply #14 on:** 30/04/2018 at 17:52 »

Uggh!

« **Reply #15 on:** 08/05/2018 at 16:34 »

well, got some pics from the factory...

and

« **Reply #16 on:** 08/05/2018 at 20:32 »

you wouldn't want to drop it James, but it's very funky Derek Roxborogh

« **Reply #17 on:** 11/05/2018 at 08:59 »

Quote from: James Laraway on 08/05/2018 at 16:34

well, got some pics from the factory...

and

Hmmmmmmm...I wonder if they would do an olive version...time for an email

« **Reply #18 on:** 15/05/2018 at 20:03 »

would the colour make any difference Rob?

Derek Roxborough

« **Reply #19 on:** 15/05/2018 at 22:14 »

From an engineering point of view they are a work of art. I would love one.,..... just to put on my desk to look at...... and dream........

« **Reply #20 on:** 16/05/2018 at 09:13 »

Quote from: Terry Coging on 15/05/2018 at 22:14

From an engineering point of view they are a work of art. I would love one.,..... just to put on my desk to look at...... and dream........

Then buy...they are not expensive

« **Reply #21 on:** 16/05/2018 at 09:14 »

Quote from: Derek Roxborough on 15/05/2018 at 20:03

would the colour make any difference Rob? Derek Roxborough

Of course...it would match my latest glass rod...and that will help catch fish!

« **Reply #22 on:** 16/05/2018 at 10:59 »

The colour options are black, silver, red, green, orange, blue, titanium...

« **Reply #23 on:** 16/05/2018 at 11:22 »

and how much is a spare spool? Derek Roxborough

« **Reply #24 on:** 16/05/2018 at 17:10 »

Spare spools from any of the high quality manufacturers is usually 50% of the price of the reel Derek.
I'm guessing it will be that.

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Mike

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