Ross Reel

[Housy Dave]

Anybody have any experience (good or bad) with Ross fly reels. I noticed this $100 reel selling for $50 at cabelas

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/templates/product/standard-item.jsp?id=0029630317919a&navCount=1&podId=0029630&parentId=cat601282&navAction=jump&cmCat=catrtbcover&catalogCode=OG&rid=&parentType=index&indexId=cat601282&hasJS=true


Thanks in advance -Dave

[Catch 22]

Dave,

Ross Reels are excellent. Solidly built, great drag systems. While I can't speak for the (imported) Flywater, I have a Cimarron 2 (trout reel)and a Gunnison 3 (salmon and steelhead)that I have had for a number of years. Neither reel has given me even the slightest problem.

I also had (and just sold) one of their evolution reels, not because there was anything wrong with it, but just because I never used it. I found a disc drag and large arbor unneccesary for a 3 weight, so I just kept using my old CFO.

If you're patient, you can get a Cimarron for less than $100 on eBay.

Jeff

[Farmy Joe]

I have 2 Ross Rythyms, which were the replacement for the Gunnison models, and they are GREAT reels...GO FOR IT!

[Housy Dave]

I went to order and now it sold out :x :evil:

[flyrodder]

I have a Ross Canyon for trout fishing. Very nice reel but pricey.

[Catch 22]

Dave,
Thought you might find this interesting.

http://outdoorsbest.zeroforum.com/zerothread?id=502986

Jeff

[FishHawk]

The Big Game Saltwater Reel has problems with the saltwater getting into the drag. You must rinse the reel after each trip. It is a reel that requires high maintenance especially in the saltwater environment. Perhaps they'll address this issue sometime soon. FishHawk