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Hi everyone,
I am just starting my career in fly fishing, and I am in process of collecting all gear I need for the upcoming season. Now, I've got some tackle as a present, and I have recently bought an 8' rod (eagle claw). I was looking for a reel and decided to ask you folks on the forum before buying one.
I came across these 2, both seem to have nice reviews:
Okuma https://www.okumafishing.com/en/product ... -reel.html
Martin https://www.recreationid.com/martin/mar ... 80443.html
Just wanted to make sure I am going to the right direction. Alo, don't get me wrong, but I am not ready to spend hundreds for a reel, at least for now. Just in case something goes wrong, you know.
So I was thinking of a nice affordable reel.
ANy comments/help are appreciated!

Regards,
Alex.

Hi Alex You didn't say what weight line your rod would take or if you are fishing rivers or still water, 8foot rod is ok for a river but if you are going after rainbows in reservoirs you really need a nine foot six or 10ft rod. The reel in my eyes is irrelevant, its nice to have a good reel but most of my fish are played on the line, so the reel is only for winding your line on, you would have to get into a decent fish to play it on the reel. so when you do buy a reel make sure you get one to fit the fly line and backing.