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  • Mar 26, 2014 at 1:14 pm #79293
    Avatar photocoachjim
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    Looking for information on purchasing a new reel for my 8′ 6″ St. Croix Avid. I was thinking about upgrading to an Orvis Mid-Arbor??? Any suggestions?? By the way glad I found this board again.

    Mar 26, 2014 at 1:34 pm #79321
    Zach Matthews
    The Itinerant Angler

    Jim you might find this little gear piece I did last week helpful:

    Best Fly Reel Bang for Buck

    As I recommended there, I’d look at the Lamson Konic or Guru reels.

    Zach

    Mar 26, 2014 at 2:28 pm #79343
    Avatar photoBob Riggins
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    The Orvis Access Mid Arbor was one of my favorite reels for 6wt and under. Solid build, good drag. Like Zach, I also like the Lamson Reels, although if you are upgrading, I would go with the Guru.

    Mar 27, 2014 at 6:54 am #79579
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    I believe I am going to go with the Guru. Now, I have an 8′ 6″ St. Croix Avid 5 Wt. Should I be getting the Guru1.5 or the Guru 2? No fly shops carry them near me so I would have to order online.

    Mar 27, 2014 at 7:48 am #79592
    Zach Matthews
    The Itinerant Angler

    Jim –

    I’d get the Guru 2. Having a little more capacity is usually a good thing and in my experience a 3 weight and a 5 weight are different enough animals that I don’t see one reel comfortably bridging that gap. The 1.5 is a perfect 4 weight reel but would be a bit large for a 3 and a bit small for a 5. If you’re fishing a 5 weight, the Guru 2 is your winner.

    Mar 27, 2014 at 8:16 am #79599
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    Thanks Zach!! I am ordering now!! Excited to try it out!!!

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