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Old 24-09-2008, 07:41 AM
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Has anyone got any opinions on the Airflo Airlite fly reel? It looks pretty good and just about fits in my price range, once I've shelled out for 3 spare spools to go with it! Just want to check it won't fall apart after a couple o' months...
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Old 24-09-2008, 08:43 AM
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it seems a bit heavy for its size

and if its anything like the T7 it didnt like water much


I think there are better looking reels on the market for less or similar money
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I had a reel on loan for a couple of weeks,nice reel with no prob's but a bit bling.

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Old 24-09-2008, 08:55 AM
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I know what you mean grayling. I saw it on that new TV series, Pimp My Reel...

I was also looking at a Koma but they are selling out fast and I can't find any spare spools for it.
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I was also looking at a Koma but they are selling out fast and I can't find any spare spools for it.
I bought my koma from Grommit on this forum, worth dropping him a PM if you are after one

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I bought my koma from Grommit on this forum, worth dropping him a PM if you are after one

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ditto. good price, great service.
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Old 24-09-2008, 12:24 PM
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just seems to me if you were getting 3 spare spools you might be better off getting a posh cartridge reel, like the snowbee XS or the hardy demon ( Ilike the XS, but then I have one and I think it well made, sturdy and good looking with a superb drag and large capacity)
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