Description The reel is engineered to take advantage of modern mass production technology enabling us to offer the Tioga at a popular price. With more than two years of heavy use on the water, the Tioga has prov...
Summary: OK for a basic reel, but not the type I'll be handing down to my kids. Functional, but loud and kind of wobbly - just doesn't feel as nice and smooth as other entry-level $100 reels. Not sure it's any better than a basic $40 or $50 off-brand cast aluminum reel. I've fished with it for a few years now and plan to buy a "real reel" as a upgrade my 5wt rod.
Similar Products Used: I also have a G Loomis Venture reel that's same price point and has a MUCH nicer look and feel, smoother (and stronger) drag system. At $100,the Venture is probably one of the best values out there.
Review Date December 31, 2003
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Visitors rate this review 5.00 of 5,
2 votes
Reviewed by: Steelhead Retard(Unregistered User)
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40 days a year
Price Paid:
$140.00
at Fly Fishing Unlimite
Body of Water: Feather River
Favorite City: Vacaville
Favorite State: California
Favorite Country: America
Summary: The real I have is a newer style. It is for an eight weight. It isn't large arbor but I haven't had any fish run at me fast enough to spit out the hook.
Strengths: It has a very smooth and reliable drag system. It has a life time warrantee. You can't beat it for the price. It has sealed bearings. When you reel it in it has a loud but smooth clicking noise (So when you are across the river from the bait fisherman they will hear you realing in your fish) I have landed many 20 pound and up salmon on this real. The biggest being a 30 plus male.
Weaknesses: Can't think of any.
Customer Service: Never Used
Similar Products Used: Lamson Velocity
Review Date August 22, 2003
Overall Rating 3 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Reviewed by: fishlando(Unregistered User)
,
50+ days a year
, from Eugene Or USA
Price Paid:
$100.00
at Deschutes River Outf
Body of Water: Mac/Deschutes/Owyhee
Favorite City: Eugene
Favorite State: OR
Favorite Country: USA
Summary: I purchased this reel in 98 and it has functioned pretty well. The vast majority of the fishing I do is for trout and the drag has always performeed adequately. The reel has never completely failed me but has annoyed me at times.
Strengths: Overall it the reel has done well...it is durable and has lasted fairly weel. I fish more than most people and it has managed to survive where other reels have kicked. There is no question that better reels exist but your going to pay a lot more.
Weaknesses: The reel occasioally makes a squeaking sound when stripping line...it is annoying but has never caused the loss of a fish. The reel also developed a deep line groove where the line rubs on the body when stripping...this groove caused fly lines to wear out prematurely.
Customer Service: Good they fixed the line groove no questions asked.
Similar Products Used: Ross G-1 (slightly better reel but more than 2x the cost)
Review Date January 3, 2003
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Visitors rate this review 1.00 of 5,
1 votes
Reviewed by: jtm1(Unregistered User)
,
40 days a year
, from lebanon
Price Paid:
$100.00
at Mahoneys
Body of Water: SWVA, E. TENN, W. NC
Summary: Great performance! Great drag! All around great reel. Built to last.
Strengths: Drag, finish, machining
Weaknesses: None
Customer Service: not used
Similar Products Used: orvis, ross
Review Date September 4, 2002
Overall Rating 5 of 5
Value Rating 5 of 5
Visitors rate this review 1.00 of 5,
1 votes
Reviewed by: Striperchaser(Unregistered User)
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50+ days a year
Price Paid:
$80.00
Summary: This reel is bombproof. I put my reels through a lot, and this reel has never let me down. Finally!: a reel that is actually built to last a lifetime! I have one #8 and am buying another for my guest outfit.
Strengths: solid, strong, and with a smooth drag. Stops fish dead, and can take a beating on the streamside
Weaknesses: I've noticed some reviews about the weight issue. come one folks! this reel is heavy because it is built to last. There are no weaknesses that I can find.
Customer Service: have not used
Similar Products Used: Lamson, Scientific anglers, Orvis, Pflueger
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