Description Primarily used for trout and panfish with 5, 6 or 7 weight lines. New perforated frames and spools cut weight up to 8 percent for lighter, easier handling and quieter operation, durable construction, new improved corrosion-resistant coating, palming rim for applying drag and left-hand or right-hand retrieve.
Summary: I enjoyed it, it has the abilty to with stand travel on a back pack, being it is the 8'6 model its pcs are 4'3 each which is a bit to tall the nine foot would be more easly transported as those come in 4 pcs. using the pole is just rite for back packing in that the action on the pole as you work the line is ridigid enough for the tension in my body from back packing to the fishing spot. it will lend its self by not allowing as much tip deflection under the same force. it just smooths out the rough spots . Me likes it! for those just getin,in its the pole. the reel is a nice, all functions well, on ocasion it will foul the line cathing it between the spool housing and the guide on the right side, not a real problem just a point. overal me likes it! thanks and happy flyen' may all your casts be skimmers.Rob
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Summary: This is a great reel for a beginner or angler on a budget. Thr graphite construction makes it very light weight. Though not a fan of click drags, I find this one very tolerable. Some click drags are rough and noisy, but I find it in this reel to be amazingly quiet and smooth. My princable use for this reel is for a travel outfit which I keep in my truck in case I get an unexpected chance to fish. It gets plenty of use and is holding up well.
Customer Service: Haven't used it
Similar Products Used: Okuma, White River, Cortland
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Review Date September 8, 2002
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Visitors rate this review 5.00 of 5,
1.00 votes
Reviewed by: iLLmatrix13(Unregistered User)
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50+ days a year
, from Colorado Springs
Summary: Scientific Anglers Concept 58 series reels offer reliability,durability and all round quality to this affordable line of fly reels.Of course you should know the reel is of least importance when dealing with fly fishing.Your line and rod do most of the work so if you are a beginner, spend your hard earned cash on those aspects and worry less about the reel!Anyway the reel I have was purchased in a starter set up.The reel purchased seperately costs as much as the starter set up!It has an adjustable click drag,large vented,exposed spool for rim control when fighting fish,and is exceptionally smooth and quiet as opposed to my stiff high dollar reel.(I will mention no names).Don't listen to that fat old man trying to sell you his other brands 3M has a wonderful product with all the right features sought after by all anglers and most importantly at an affordable price.Sure you could spend 160$ on a reel with similar features but why?I fish 3 days a week and this reel has been there for me in all situations and it still comes out on top.Even though I'm no self proclaimed master angler,I know my stuff on quality,consistency and performance.This reel is fantastic!
Similar Products Used: Cortland reels,eagle claw
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Review Date December 13, 2000
Overall Rating 1 of 5
Value Rating 1 of 5
Visitors rate this review 2.67 of 5,
3.00 votes
Reviewed by: Anonymous User(Unregistered User)
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10 days a year
, from Alexandria, VA
Summary: A budget reel. Their are better reels out there for the same money, as their are better outfits for the same money. (And there are much better reels for a few dollars more)
Customer Service: Rei-Outlet customer service is always good. Don't know about Scientific Anglers. SA's website is carp however, no information and too small pictures.
Similar Products Used: LLBean Quest
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