Can anyone shed any light on a gnat fly reel, I've done a search, but to no avail. It's for sale, just wanting to know is it worth buying etc,

Thanks,

BF.

I had one of those BF, they are a cheapish reel I think, how much is it for sale at.
I would have thought a tenner is plenty, if it's the one I am thinking of.
S.

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"A glint of sun has warmed the air,The flies will soon hatch out, To lure and tempt from their deep lair, The bonnie speckled trout." SKB tackle supporter. I love Furled Leaders.

Hi MT, he's talking £15 posted at the moment, but up for offers,

Might ask for a photo,

Cheers,

BF.

That sounds about right BF.

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"A glint of sun has warmed the air,The flies will soon hatch out, To lure and tempt from their deep lair, The bonnie speckled trout." SKB tackle supporter. I love Furled Leaders.

Single pawl click drag - three and five sixteenth inch diameter - weight about the same as a Rimfly Regular.

Fun and still cheap.

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I have before me the 1993 Leeda trade catalogue, which lists the Gnat fly reel as follows:

"Gnat Fly Reel

Budget Price - Amazing value!
A 3 1/4 inch (8.25cm) reel of good capacity. light weight. Audible check, quick release spool. For lines up to WF7 plus backing."

Recommended Retail Price £10.95

The Gnat was the cheapest of the Leeda fly reel range. The same catalogue lists the Rimfly regular at a RRP of £15.75. In comparison, the far superior Youngs 1520 reel is listed at £24.50 retail and the 1525, with adjustable drag, at £29.99 retail.

You should be able to pick up a Youngs 1500 series reel on Ebay for £15. Unless the Gnat is in mint condition, I would not pay £15 for it.

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