What is that reel?

[david_dornblaser]

What is the reel tucked under the arm of the female angler on p. 28 of the Preseason 2007 Fish & Fly magazine?

[david_dornblaser]

It’s a Cabela’s reel.

[steve howard]

That is a good looking reel.

[steve howard]

Similar to what Waterworks does. They make the Sage reels.

[none]

Waterworks USED to make the Sage reels.
Sage reels are made in Korea now

[Tim Pommer]

and are still way over priced…

[steve howard]

True and yes, still over priced 😮

[Mike Anderson]

Do you guys think any of the Asian made reels will ever become a collectors item?

[Carter Simcoe]

Those Terry Hayden reels being produced by TFO might be your only real bet as far as a collectors item as far as the Asian made reels go.

[none]

These asian reels are contracted. That means it can be made by ‘anyone’.
Reels that are made in asia by asian companies CAN be items that are valued more. Like reels made by Shimano etc. But again, the fly fishing industry is dominated by American companies so US made items will be the standard which others are measured.

But if we are talking about Hi-fi, camera’s, etc. the asian made items are preferred.

Jay

[hugh hartsell]

🙂 Guys, this is the reel that I mentioned in another post about drags and how they each funtioned. It is a beautifully made reel. I then read their own reviews about the reel and

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