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off topic -fly reel
Posted by: Gary Bechtel (---.houston.res.rr.com)
Date: April 22, 2005 07:53PM


Apologies for the off-topic thread, but I am more likely to receive the response I need from this forun than most others.
Would someone please allow me a little feedback on their impressions of and experiences using the
Ross "Cimmaron" model fly reel? If possible, specifically the reel for 9/10 wt line?
Would appreciate any help I can get. Have almost been talked into one of these, but just do not personally know anyone who has one. Many thanks, Gary

Gary Bechtel
North Channel Tackle Service

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Re: off topic -fly reel
Posted by: Jeff Schatz (24.106.231.---)
Date: April 22, 2005 08:03PM

An excellent reel (center drag ) with a great company to back it up. In this price range, I'd also look at the Pflueger Trion or Orvis Mid-Arbor (same reel) or the Tioga or Teton reels.

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Re: off topic -fly reel
Posted by: Jeff Schatz (24.106.231.---)
Date: April 22, 2005 08:03PM

An excellent reel (center drag ) with a great company to back it up. In this price range, I'd also look at the Pflueger Trion or Orvis Mid-Arbor (same reel) or the Tioga or Teton reels.

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Re: off topic -fly reel
Posted by: Peter Merritt (---.client.insightBB.com)
Date: April 22, 2005 09:04PM

I haven't used one personally, but I have a friend who has one and likes it a lot. Hope this helps,

Peter

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Re: off topic -fly reel
Posted by: Stan Grace (---.hln-mt.client.bresnan.net)
Date: April 22, 2005 10:34PM

An outstanding reel at the price. Actually as good or better than many higher priced reels IMO.

Stan Grace
Helena, MT
"Our best is none too good"

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Re: off topic -fly reel
Posted by: Jim Fitzpatrick (---.tukw.qwest.net)
Date: April 23, 2005 12:29AM

"more likely to receive the response I need from this forun than most others"

My home waters fly fishing forum has many posts on this reel. If you posted there to ask this question you would be pounded by responses. All positive. I purchased a Cimarron 2 based these opinions. Have yet to get it wet but clearly a quality reel.

Like Stan said.

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Re: off topic -fly reel
Posted by: Scott Kinney (---.nrockv01.md.comcast.net)
Date: April 23, 2005 01:04AM

The Orvis BBS V that I got last weekend at the Orvis Catalog Clearance is a darn nice reel too in that same price range...if you are looking to compare, anyway.

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Re: off topic -fly reel
Posted by: Greg Mitchell (---.dsl.spfdmo.swbell.net)
Date: April 23, 2005 01:54PM

I don't have experience with the larger cimmaron you are speaking of but I do have a Ross Cimmaron # 2. It is a wonderful reel. Very solid and good looking to boot. I have never had to use their service but when I researched reels and the ross company - all I heard was positive comments. For 150 to 200 dollars and a lifetime warranty - I don't think you can beat this reel.
Greg

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Re: off topic -fly reel
Posted by: Mark Van Ditta (---.arc178.smfrct1.dasdial.com)
Date: April 24, 2005 10:18PM

I own both the Teton Tioga and the Ross Cimarron, and the Tioga wins hands down! The Cimarron is toy compared to the Tioga. Take the spool off of both reels, and you will see big difference in construction!

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