Hi can anyone give me some advice on a new fly reel, i bought one last month with the fly line attached D/T7 the line is fine but the reel is terrible everytime i reel in it gets into a right birds nest. So now i'm looking to purchase a new reel but looking on the web there are so many to choose from, help please.

Are you sure it's the reel at fault?
Are you applying some frictional tension between fingers when winding the line in?
Are you laying the line properly on the spool when finished for the day?

I can't say I've ever had nesting issues with my reels (Greys GX500, GRXi) or even my older reels.

Gary

greys reels are pretty bulletproof mate just a bit boring looks wise.
have a look at the cairmore range i bought one a month ago lovely reel for the money
google cairmore direct you will save money reel and spool around £70 delivered.

terry

Hi Andy,
I can't quite see how the reel itself can cause this problem. You mention a bird's nest, so I take it you are familiar with the multipliers used by bait fishermen and spinners. If so, try using the forefinger of your rod hand to guide the lay of the line on to the reel, like the level wind on a multiplier. If necessary use the finger and thumb to very lightly grip the line and provide tension to wind against. Could save you the cost of a new reel.
Angus

I agree with Gary -as long as the handle is turning the spool directly i cant see any other problem with the reel-just guide the line on with the non winding hand with minimal preassure


hope this helps Nick

Sunkistbob on the forum was selling some very nice reels at a decent price. Not sure if he has any left but drop him a pm and see.

Charlie

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Thanks for the suggestions guys, the trouble is with this new reel is that it's so slow i think i have been spoilt with the Speedex in the past. Oh if i could buy one of them now.

Ah,So in reality there is nothing wrong with the reel.you just don't like it.
Try E-bay,there are plenty of S/H geared reels for sale for not a lot of money.

Jim

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I think it was in the norris cataloque but there was a shakespeare multiplier reel there at well under the £50 mark , first new reel that I have even thought about buying for a decade or more .

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Got the catalogue in front of me ACW, It's a Shakespeare Omni X, 7 weight £21.99 and 8 weight £22.99, spools at £4.99 and £5.50