What's your opinion on the Loop Classic Reels (trout models)? I've heard very good comments on the Salmon reels.
This forum began as Clark's Classic Bamboo Rod Forum, founded by Clark Davis for all who share a passion for classic rods. The forum is now owned by Whitefish Press aka Dr. Todd Larson - banjo.
For those who don't use English as their primary language we now have a translator for your language of choice hosted by Google.
0 Kudo
- Members Corner
- Forum Announcements
- Collecting Bamboo Fly Rods
- Fishing Bamboo Fly Rods
- Rod making, restoration, repairs and discussion on those related topics concerning bamboo rods.
- Rod and Reel Makers Forum
- Information About Makers & Manufacturers
- Taper Exchange
- Appraisals & Identification of Bamboo Fly Rods
- Ephemera, empherma and Ephemerella.....
- Book Talk
- Photos, paintings, written stories and talents.
- Classic Reels
- Collecting and Tying Classic Flies
- The Cooks Kitchen
- The Classic Fly Rod Classifieds
- Technical Support
Loop Classic Reels
| Author | Comment | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Canebum |
Loop Classic Reels |
Lead | ||
|
Posts: 48 12/08/2007 06:23 |
|
|||
|
|
||||
|
knutalf |
#1 | |||
|
Posts: 1 12/08/2007 07:11 |
I have the largest salmon reel and it is an excellent reel for fishing. The click is a little bit on the loud side for my taste.
It is of course a discussion if it is a real classic compared to similarly styled handmade reels. |
|||
|
|
||||
|
Hardy Guy |
#2 | |||
|
Posts: 628 12/10/2007 07:53 |
knutalf wrote:
I have the 8/10 on the way. I got to play with the three sizes at the '06 Calgary Expo with Frank Blanchet and i instantly fell in love with them. Been
waiting to get one ever since. Smooth is the word and the clicker is beautiful to the ears. Huge drag if you need that and "feels" classicy PS Sorry Canebum. This is,, as usual,, in relation to the salmon sized reels though i see this as being of interest for the trout model as well.
Obsessed Salmon Chaser since 1988!!
www.flyfishtheisland.com |
|||
|
|
||||
|
JR SPEY |
#3 | |||
|
Posts: 124 12/10/2007 11:48 |
I've talked to quite a few people who own one and to a man the biggest complaint is the handle. There's something about a knurled metal handle on a
classic reel that just doesn't seem right.
|
|||
|
|
||||
 bow river |
#4 | |||
|
Posts: 4 12/10/2007 13:02 |
i happen to have the loop classic trout reel in red (4,5,6), i think it's a great reel for the money , i use mine on a tom morgan rod on the bow , it
balances the rod nice, i would like to put a nice black handle on it someday , i like mostly how the reel is ported ,
my vote ,fine reel for the price |
|||
|
|
||||
|
RustyRat |
#5 | |||
|
Posts: 4 12/10/2007 13:09 |
I've got a salmon size. Nice reel. The clicker went completely silent the first time I used it. Had to be returned to LOOP (I like the loud
sound
 ) After that it performed OK for a year. But lately
the clicker has been sort of "coming and going"- never completely silent though.
Rusty |
|||
|
|
||||
,, not like some cheap knock-off. It may not be a classic yet,,, but it is to a
small group spey guys(me included) and thats good enough for me. There wa talk on the Spey Pages about a problem with the drag and i cant remember just what it
was. Three reels,, a Vintage Wide Drum Perfect,, a MKIV 4" Bougle and a LOOP Classic will round out my spey arsenal quite well.
- Members Corner
- Forum Announcements
- Collecting Bamboo Fly Rods
- Fishing Bamboo Fly Rods
- Rod making, restoration, repairs and discussion on those related topics concerning bamboo rods.
- Rod and Reel Makers Forum
- Information About Makers & Manufacturers
- Taper Exchange
- Appraisals & Identification of Bamboo Fly Rods
- Ephemera, empherma and Ephemerella.....
- Book Talk
- Photos, paintings, written stories and talents.
- Classic Reels
- Collecting and Tying Classic Flies
- The Cooks Kitchen
- The Classic Fly Rod Classifieds
- Technical Support
Quick Reply
The Orvis database by Greg Reynolds Finally available again!!
Check out the Paul Young Rod Co. database which is owned and maintained by member Robert Golder (quashnet).
Paul Young Rod Co. database by quashnet
DISCLAIMER:The views, and opinions, posted here are the sole responsibility of the poster. Negative comments, when directed at individuals, or other private concerns, will not be tolerated, posters should treat this media no differently than any other media source, in other words, if you would not submit what you are going to post in the newspaper, or a magazine, and sign your name as the author, kindly refrain from doing so here. The Classic Fly Rod Forum is not an open air forum for vendor/maker complaints. If you seek resolution, it is recommended you talk to the vendor/maker. If you seek an audience, it is recommended you go elsewhere. The admin and the Moderators reserve the right to remove any items deemed inappropriate according to the rules of conduct prominently displayed on each forum. If you have any questions or concerns you are free to email us at
send email to the Classic Fly Rod Forum
Posting to sell Domain names and the like, i.e. SPAM, is against YUKU Policy, if you post these types of posts here you will be banned from this board and YUKU will more than likely ban you from the site entirely. Thank you..........
The Fly Fishing Loop is sponsored by flydepot.com
[ Home Waters | Next | Random | List | Search ]
