New or second hand in very good condition?

 

If it's in very good condition I would maybe consider it

 

second hand orvis battenkill or an old hardy marquis ,i would choose the orvis ,never lets you down

 

You can get a new bar stock for £ 65.00. Will last a life time
Fly Fishing Reel - Trout Fishing Reel / Battenkill Bar Stock Reel -- Orvis UK

 

SKB 7/10 Overdrive...very light and you could virtually buy a reel and spare spool for just over £100.

 

Best 7/8 Reel under £100

The SKB Overdrive is the one most frequently recommended by Forum members and the company has an excellent reputation for service.

Second favourite for value for money is the Vision Koma.

Michael
Just One Week

 

I don't think the SKB looks that good, I liked the look of the orvis Clearwater Large Arbor Cassette... But also looked at the vision koma a few days ago and thought it looked good

 

Caimore for me, outstanding quality for the price.

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Orvis Battenkill or Hardy Marquis 8/9.
Orivs is better technically but if its for sea-troot fishing the Marquis screaming surely lights up the night !!

Also consider a system 2

 

Personally, I'd stay away from the vision koma. Its style over substance and does not take a drop! Not that we should drop them, but these things happen! Cheap die cast ally that cracks easily...... I've been there more than once sadly.
Skb all the way.

Rod

 

have vision komas and suspect that you are right, but I like them and haven't had a problem - unlike the Hardy Marquis….much lauded, but mine cracked right across the frame..and not the first I have heard of….basically the frame is much too thin

 

Take a look at the reel from Echo. They make great products for a reasonable price!
BalticFlyFisher ECHO ION Reels

 

For me, no question. The Scierra XDP. I have about 5 of the older ones, and can't fault them. Lovely quality, finish and performance. A great drag system too.

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Oscar.

 

Agree with the above, I've one bout 5 years now that I used excusively in the salt and it's still going strong despite never rinsing it in fresh water and generally abusing it...

 

Vision Koma. Simple as that!

 

I don't speak from any experience of the reel, but it looks a tad 'plasticky'. Especially the handle and the middle spindle.

Oscar.

 

Lamson ULA Force. £100 of your own money put it on a 4/1

Job done and change to take the mrs out to dinner. Or you could buy a new line

 

Paul - If you don't like the SKB Overdrive have a long look at their cassette reel. I have had one for over a year and it has been superb.

A lot of the other reels mentioned are machine cut "die cast" aluminium and are not machined from bar-stock. Accordingly just drop one and it could well be toast.

With your budget you could get the reel and a nice Barrio SLK line to match and still have change for a pint.

 

I like the Greys GX500, for around £50 I haven't had a problem with mine.