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jackie

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8wt fly rod and reel
« on: October 13, 2015, 02:04:57 PM »
I am looking into getting a new 8 wt fly rod and reel setup to target chum and coho. I used a 8wt crosswater setup last year and wanted to upgrade a bit. I am looking to keep it under $300 - $350.
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clarkii

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Re: 8wt fly rod and reel
« Reply #1 on: October 13, 2015, 06:08:31 PM »
Not a lot of wiggle room at $300-$350 woth the way the dollar is now.

May I suggest looking at a used set up?
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Animal Chin

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Re: 8wt fly rod and reel
« Reply #2 on: October 13, 2015, 07:51:58 PM »
I've never caught fish with it, practiced with it twice, and am a beginner so take this for what it's worth..but I just bought a Redington Vapen Black 8 wt. Feels awesome for a fast action rod. It's $350 US (Stillwater Fly Shop in Oregon will give you free...top shelf lines..with purchase.

The warranty is good.

I got mine from Wholesale for $379 last month. They must've priced it before the dollar went down because they're around $450-500 even if local shops can order in (I checked at SeaRun...backordered for awhile).

I paired it with a Cabelas Wild River reel. It was on sale for $23 Cdn. The drag seems fine, arbor is big. 

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Fish Assassin

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Re: 8wt fly rod and reel
« Reply #3 on: October 13, 2015, 09:22:45 PM »
I have a 9' Lamiglas 7/8 wt rod plus Hardy Marquis 8/9 reel with spare spools.
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clarkii

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Re: 8wt fly rod and reel
« Reply #4 on: October 13, 2015, 11:09:59 PM »
Dont cheap out on a  reel for an 8wt set up.  Unlike trout, the drag actually matters as you want one with low start up inertia and stopping power if you need it.  Now that doesn't mean you need a disc drag, but a $30 reel wont do it.

I suggest looking at the lamson liquid or the sage 2280
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jackie

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Re: 8wt fly rod and reel
« Reply #5 on: October 14, 2015, 08:45:56 AM »
Quote from: Fish Assassin on October 13, 2015, 09:22:45 PM
I have a 9' Lamiglas 7/8 wt rod plus Hardy Marquis 8/9 reel with spare spools.
Are you offering to sell that combo ?
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Fish Assassin

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Re: 8wt fly rod and reel
« Reply #6 on: October 14, 2015, 01:18:04 PM »
Quote from: jackie on October 14, 2015, 08:45:56 AM
Are you offering to sell that combo ?

yes
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NexusGoo

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Re: 8wt fly rod and reel
« Reply #7 on: October 14, 2015, 01:58:02 PM »
Bought a Lamson Liquid this year from M&Y came with 2 spare spools and a carrying case. Awesome reel that has preformed well for  Chinooks, Chums and Cohos
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ALBA CHIEFISH

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Re: 8wt fly rod and reel
« Reply #8 on: October 15, 2015, 10:18:05 AM »
what size of the liquid reel did you buy for coho and chum
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NexusGoo

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Re: 8wt fly rod and reel
« Reply #9 on: October 15, 2015, 03:36:04 PM »
i grabbed a 7/8 wt, since i'm fishing it on an old Fenwick HMX 8wt
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Re: 8wt fly rod and reel
« Reply #10 on: October 16, 2015, 08:34:04 AM »
i have the same lamson liquid reel and two spare spools. best value for the money imho
nice good sealed drag.
ive used it in the salt several times for pinks, and the extra spools came in more handy than i imagined.
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jackie

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Re: 8wt fly rod and reel
« Reply #11 on: October 16, 2015, 08:38:32 AM »
Quote from: Fish Assassin on October 14, 2015, 01:18:04 PM
yes
how much would you be willing to sell that for?
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