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Joined: Jan 2005
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The fish can tell. 
Not a real member - just an ordinary guy who appreciates being able to hang around and say something once in awhile.
Happily Trapped In the Past (Thanks, Joe)
Not only a less than minimally educated person, but stupid and out of touch as well.
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Joined: May 2003
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: May 2003
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I just bought an Abu Silver Max at Scheels for $49.99. It has 6+1 (ball plus roller) bearings and has all the features I will ever need.
I bought an Okuma fly reel last year for (IIRC) $59 and it has all the features I will ever need. I mounted it on an $800 fly rod, which is the more important half of that pairing.
Expensive reels might feel nicer. They might have extra bells and a few more whistles. But do I REALLY need either? I doubt it. I'd rather use an inexpensive (not cheap) reel for a couple decades and replace it than drop a few Franklins on a reel that does no more. If I had 50 years left on this planet, I might feel differently.
But I doubt it.
Cleverly disguised as a responsible adult.
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Joined: Nov 2007
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Campfire Regular
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If anybody knows a cheaper alternative to a calcutta to throw 8 ounce baits with 30 pound mono or 100 pound braid I'm all ears.
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Joined: Aug 2003
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Campfire 'Bwana
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Campfire 'Bwana
Joined: Aug 2003
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If anybody knows a cheaper alternative to a calcutta to throw 8 ounce baits with 30 pound mono or 100 pound braid I'm all ears. I like the way you perch fish....
Me
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