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M MAXIMUMCATCH · Fly Reels
PopularMaxcatch ECO Fly Reel with Pre-Loaded Line, Multiple Weights
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- Item weight
- 4.9 ounces
Quick take
This is a 5/6 weight fly reel with a die-cast aluminum body and a large arbor that picks up line quickly. A Teflon and stainless steel disc drag handles the fish, and the reel comes loaded with floating fly line, backing and a leader. It suits newer fly anglers getting started and works as a spare reel for experienced ones.
Best for
- Beginning fly fisher anglers
- Trout and panfish in streams and ponds
- Ready-to-fish complete setups
Skip if
- Advanced fly fishing demands
- Saltwater fly fishing
Strengths
- Arrives pre-loaded with floating fly line and leader
- Large arbor design enables fast line retrieval
- One-way bearing provides smooth operation
Trade-offs
- Pre-loaded line may not match all preferences
Fishing fit
- Species
- Trout
- Panfish
- Water
- Freshwater
- Techniques
- Fly fishing
- Skill level
- Beginner
Specifications
| Type | fly reel |
|---|---|
| Weight | 4.9 oz |
| Design | Large arbor |
| Drag | Teflon disc |
| Bearings | 1 one-way |
Which one should I pick?
| Version | Color | Suits |
|---|---|---|
| Maxcatch ECO Fly Reel with Pre-Loaded Line, 3/4 Weight, Brook Trout | Color:Brook Trout (With Line Pre-loaded) | Suits:— |
| Maxcatch ECO Fly Reel with Pre-Loaded Line, 5/6 Weight, Brook Trout | Color:Brook Trout (With Line Pre-loaded) | Suits:— |
| Maxcatch ECO Fly Reel with Pre-Loaded Line, 5/6 Weight, Brown Trout | Color:Brown Trout (With Line Pre-loaded) | Suits:— |
| Maxcatch ECO Fly Reel with Pre-Loaded Line, Multiple Weights | Color:Silver (With Line Pre-loaded) | Suits:— |
| Maxcatch ECO Fly Reel with Pre-Loaded Line, 3/4 Weight, Silver | Color:Silver (With Line Pre-loaded) | Suits:— |
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