Thoughts on all-around reels for 8wts?

[mike allen]

Been hearing wonders about these reels.
http://www.coltonfly.com/torrent.php

Mike,
What all have you heard on these? I’ve had my eye on one, but since they’re fairly new to the market; haven’t read or heard much on them. The $ looks great. I’ve been going back and forth on a Torrent or a Nautilus CCF

The guy wearing the visor in the link is a good friend and guide here in KW.

[J.T. Griffin]

Just bite the bullett and get an Abel or a Tibor. If your going to be bonefishing or if you hook into a big striper, your going to want a reel to back you up.

I like the hatch reels, too, but by that point your not that far from an Abel or Tibor.

I’m a big fan of the cork drag.

[Abe Mathews]

I’m getting very close to pulling the trigger on the Nautilus at this point.

[Zach Matthews]

Hey guys –

Yes, I was talking about the Mirage.

[Cameron Mortenson]

Abe…I know I’m coming late to this thread but wanted to add that I’ve got a listed of discounted LOOP gear, including Opti and Evotec reels, that I can forward along if you’re interested.  PM me your email address if so.

[Abe Mathews]

Cameron, I really appreciate the offer on the LOOPs, however I found that another fly shop has opened locally and they carry Scott and Nautilus.

[james buice]

I agree, CCF #8…best bang for the buck out there.

[Abe Mathews]

CCF #8 in the house.

[Zach Matthews]

Good purchase, Abe; you will like this one.

What color did you get?

Zach

[Abe Mathews]

I got the silver so that it wouldn’t show the scratches as readily.

[Zach Matthews]

I hear that.

Zach

[m. g. sturm]

Of the reels I have the Hatch and the Abel are the best, but probably beyond what you want to spend unless you find an Abel on sale.

The Galvan, Bauer, and Nautilus reels are all very good reels, but I think that with the Nautilus you get the best reel for the money.

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