[Rob Brownfield]

I also like the Favo but the capacity is poor! (I want a #8 size reel.)

And that's one of the problems I have...who needs 75 yards of backing on a 2-3 weight reel? Adds unnecessary weight, especially when the backing gets wet in the rain or when dunked.

[Euan Innes]

Feck yer Lamson, I just won another Teton on fleabay. 
4.5" Spey model in the usual blue, which will match the 6 and 8 reels that I already have. I am just super stoked about this one as it is PERFECT for my next salmon rod. Dear God I love these reels! My first one, which is now on my 7'6" bamboo cost £200+ in the middle Ninties, the second was from Ebay a few years ago and cost £80 (hardly used) and this one (never used) was £119!!!
These things are rarer than Perfects!
Photos when it gets here. Sorry to hijack the thread
 

[Hamish Young]

Sorry to hijack the thread

Usual finders fee applies 

[Euan Innes]

 
 

[James Laraway]

Just put in an order for one of these bad boys..

https://www.funkyflytying.co.uk/shop/products/reels/208/alfa-5-reels/2331/

Turquoise - oh, suits me sir

[Rob Brownfield]

Just put in an order for one of these bad boys..

https://www.funkyflytying.co.uk/shop/products/reels/208/alfa-5-reels/2331/

Turquoise - oh, suits me sir

I did look at these as well, too bling for me in the end

[James Laraway]

I did look at these as well, too bling for me in the end

i thought sod it I'm going bling...

I'll get you know what i think of it. Should be here in a week....

be interesting to hear our resident tackle tart ( HY) thinks 

[Hamish Young]

That's quite....errr.... an odd brave unique colour choice 
But I kind of like it 
Be interesting to see it 'in the flesh' at some point 

[James Laraway]

That's quite....errr.... an odd brave unique colour choice 
But I kind of like it 
Be interesting to see it 'in the flesh' at some point 

I'll bring it down one lunchtime for you to look at .. I liked the pink but wasn't sure I could carry it off...

[Dave Robb]

Rob, you mentioned a Hydros SL at the beginning of this thread.

You might know already, but you get £75 off £250 (also £25 off £150 & £50 off £200) at the moment using the code SPRING.

Means you would effectively get a free spool with the reel.

The code is effective until 22 March.

[Terry Coging]

I will not be buying another Lamson. As much as I like the function, low weight and super drag, the paint durability is just lamentable. The two/three year old reels and spools look more worn than my 50 year old Hardy! OK, I am not fastidious about the looks of my kit but a reel should be able to take a couple of years wear and tear without getting so scuffed. Hmmm! what shall I be getting for my 80th birthday?

[Derek Roxborough]

Older ! Derek Roxborough

[Hamish Young]

Hmmm! what shall I be getting for my 80th birthday?

Tricky.... have you looked at these http://www.einarsson.com/?cat=plus-reels I have been deeply impressed by these reels. They are, however, wallet witheringly expensive 

H

[James Laraway]

I will not be buying another Lamson. As much as I like the function, low weight and super drag, the paint durability is just lamentable. The two/three year old reels and spools look more worn than my 50 year old Hardy! OK, I am not fastidious about the looks of my kit but a reel should be able to take a couple of years wear and tear without getting so scuffed. Hmmm! what shall I be getting for my 80th birthday?

get a danielsson....you wont regret it...

[Dave Robb]

Those Einarsson reels in red are very nice, too dear though.

I have a bit of a problem with expensive reels, never convinced they are worth the extra cash. 

Case in point, I have an Orvis Mirage which I picked up half price when it was the end of the range for the new version coming out.  But RRP, that is a £350 ish reel.  It’s maybe just that reel, but I just don’t think it’s worth that kind of money. 

I have other reels which I prefer and were cheaper.  It is very light though, maybe that’s what you are paying for 

Rods on the other hand are easier to justify.  In my head anyway.