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I mean comparing it too a cheap one and a great one.
What is it that makes a good fly fishing reel better than a cheap one. What do they do differently?
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By JOSH 2.0 on Jul 17, 2010 | Reply
The main differences are the drag systems, the materials used, and the fit and finish of the machining process.
Cheaper reels will lack or have a very limited drag system. This is a hindrance if you are fishing for steelhead, bonefish, or other large fish that make long runs.
I’ve seen reels made out of all kinds of materials. Ones machined out of a solid stock of aviation grade billet aluminum offer both light weight and high strength. Abel reels are a great example of this.
Likewise, some manufactures use parts made by poor tools. They don"t fit together well. When this occurs the parts don’t act as a single unit, but as a grouping of poorly assembled individual pieces.
All that said, I can’t afford a $500 Abel. I make due with a couple Pflueger Presidentials. Not the best, but also not the worst.