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Review Date
August 26, 2000 Overall Rating
 5 of 5
Value Rating
 5 of 5
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Reviewed by: Anonymous User(Unregistered User)
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50+ days a year
, from Fort Collins,Colorado Body of Water:
WATER Summary:
Billy Pate reels are the "classic" saltwater fly reel! Although they make a "Bonefish" model, I think the narrower "Salmon" model is as good as you can get in a light saltwater reel. It holds 200 yards of backing with a WF 8wt. If you've lost a bonefish because you needed more than 200 yards of backing, send me an e-mail & lets talk. IF YOU NEED A LIGHT SALTWATER REEL AND DON'T NEED A LARGE ARBOR, BUY THIS REEL! Strengths:
Super durable, smooth, awesome drag - totaly the same quality as "Seamasters" w/o the "dual mode". Weaknesses:
It's somewhat heavy, but its an extremely "burly" reel. If you want to change spools while your in the field, bring a small white towl with you to place the parts on - not a two second task. Customer Service:
Have not had to use Similar Products Used:
Tibor, Loop, Abel, Seamaster
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Review Date
July 16, 2000 Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
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Reviewed by: Anonymous User(Unregistered User)
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50+ days a year
, from Alaska Body of Water:
not telling Favorite State:
Alaska Summary:
I'm tough on gear. And this is one reel that has not let me down while delivering superior drag control. And the AR model save on knuckle problems clients often develop while playing a 40 pound King. Strengths:
Can handle large fish in all types of conditions, and can take abuse. Weaknesses:
A bit heavy. Customer Service:
Just a little oil after a few big fish. Similar Products Used:
Tibor, Sage, Ross, SA, Loop, Ari Hart, Fenwick, Fin Nor, Abel Martin, Loomis - a bunch more.
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Review Date
June 2, 2000 Overall Rating
5 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
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Reviewed by: norm friedman(Unregistered User)
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50+ days a year
, from niceville, fl, usa Body of Water:
gulf of mexico Summary:
Elegant, beautiful workhorses that have a rep for performance.... Strengths:
bulletproof, will outlive the owner Weaknesses:
i bought 5 so changing lines is not a problem.....cost $ to convert from RH to LH retrieve so be sure what you want.used ones available at decent prices and they last forever..why spend money on reels that fail and dont last Customer Service:
never needed repair but once needed conversion to RH and service was quick Similar Products Used:
orvis, ross saltwater, tibor, islander
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Review Date
March 23, 2000 Overall Rating
 4 of 5
Value Rating
 4 of 5
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Reviewed by: eric(Unregistered User)
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50+ days a year Body of Water:
Alaska and Florida -- Summary:
A lifetime reel built to last. Drag system strong enough to hold a train. Buying one of the best reel in the market. All I ask for in a reel. Overall a classic reel. Strengths:
light, palm rim, impressive cork drag, elegant design, well built, strong handle, smooth retrieve Weaknesses:
drag knob small and rough a task during cold weather Customer Service:
None yet 6yrs Similar Products Used:
Fin nor
Abel
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Review Date
January 27, 2000 Overall Rating
4 of 5
Value Rating
5 of 5
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Reviewed by: Hansen Ragatz(Unregistered User)
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30 days a year Summary:
Excellent reel but the price. Truely built to with stand the elements and built to last. Have had the reel for 6 years and no problems. Used both in Fresh & Salt water fishing situations. Strengths:
Excellent Drag system
Built rock solid
A/R is a nice feature Weaknesses:
Price
Changing Spools Customer Service:
Never needed service Similar Products Used:
Ross
Loop
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