just got one of these from the states,and i would be surprised if i can cet a full #3 line on it
http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/CLOSEOUT-PRICE...item5ad6151908

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Wow that´s pretty amazing, $20 for a reel, even cheaper than the Zhus, though most probably made in China as well. At that price it would also escape duty and vat.
I think those reels and their capacities were for (shorter) silk lines, though you could use it with a pvc line without backing (or 12lb).
Most of the classic reel capacities are grossly overstated. I have one which I bought for a 4/5 rod and bought initially the 3" 5/6wt model and it didn´t even fit a 90´ DT5 without backing. I then exchanged it for the 3.25" model for a DT6 and it only just fit the DT5 with a tiny amount of 12lb backing. I now use it with a DT5 silk and it´s perfect.
That reel is no Saracione, but I´m sure it´ll do its job if all you´re after is a line holder which looks vaguely classic to match a cane rod.

it turned up this morning stevel,and what you say is correct.
think i should have got the vh2 for #5/6 line,i no the dt3f from pitsfordpirate is not gonna go on when it arrives----never mind least ive got something to look at and it did get through without having to pay any duty.
regards KEV

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i always wonder about reels that seem so cheap on ebay - particularly from china? does anyone know if taxes are levied on import and how they are calculated? also, are they any good? also looked at fly tying gear from canada and states - same questions? anyone have any knowledge?
grey

Hi kev,

What's the diameter of the Vh3 reel? will it take a dt#3, silk line? I quite like the look of the reel; does it look as good in the hand as it does in the photos of it? I'm tempted to get one!

Thanks

Mostyn

think it might take a silk line,i have put the correct link up now for this size of reel---all the info you want is there.oh and it took 15 days from ordering.
regards KEV

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mostyn,if you let me have your email addy i can send a couple of better photos of the reel on the rod. it wont let me post photos up on this site it just keeps making a noise like its shutting the door on me ??
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hi greyhoundgirl,i am led to believe they are made by the company in the states but who knows the quality doesnt look chinese.
regards KEV

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Angler's Roost is a US flyshop with a good name, but at those prices they would have had to be made overseas, though I'm just guessing.
Chinese made does not have to equate bad quality as it's probably CNC anyway and exceeds the tolerances of old reels like Hardys and original VHs which people are happy to fish with, and also the fact that they've now been doing this sort of thing now for 10 years, so they they must be getting better at it like most would - look what happened with Japanese products.
I read articles years back when outsourcing started saying that the Chinese workers were getting 10c per hour, hence the reason for outsourcing and cheaper prices. Whether they still get paid peanuts like that is unknown, but it´s been a both curse and a boon in the same breath as it's changed the face of tackle making. How many curse Asian made products then turn around and don't buy homemade because it's too expensive?

oh well,got my line from pp and can only get about 75ft of #3dtf on, so on ebay she will go and have to get a vh2

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kev,

Would it take a DT#3, Silk Line? Or should I also send for a Vh2? Do you have a link for a Buy it Now for these reels?

are the silk lines a lot finer mostyn an where could i get one?
johnny only does an auction on these reels,he offered me a buy now price cause i ballsed it up.

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theres a link here mostyn for a buy it now vh1 kevspread@aol.com LOL

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