Semi automatic fly reels lighter and better!

Re: Semi automatic fly reels lighter and better!

feeds@kickapps.com (bill0215) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 13:25:00 PST

Wayne,
no I've never used the Pachner.
Bill

Re: Semi automatic fly reels lighter and better!

feeds@kickapps.com (waynebh) — Tue, 07 Jul 2009 04:13:31 PST

Hi Bill;

Have you ever tried the Pachner & Koller Re-treev-it reels?

http://cgi.ebay.com/Vintage-Pachner-Koller-Re-Treev-It-Fly-Reel_W0QQitemZ370225375492QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item563326e904&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14&_trkparms=65%3A12%7C66%3A2%7C39%3A1%7C72%3A1205%7C293%3A1%7C294%3A50
If so, how does it compare to the Vivarellis?

Wayne

Re: Semi automatic fly reels lighter and better!

feeds@kickapps.com (bill0215) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 19:55:15 PST

The Vivarellis are like any other top of the line reel as far as cost but they have life time warranties. The trout reel is made of carbon fiber and i dropped it twice and each time it was repaired no cost. another time a carp wrecked the carbon fiber reel. they, Vivarelli, repaired it . Cost: $259.00 and it ill take up to #7 WF line & drag is adjustable. The Newstar (gold) is suitable for saltwater fishing and holds up to #9 WF line. I use this reel for carp, pike & stripers. Cost: $725.00. The other semi auto matic reel is the ATP37(silver). it is similar to the Newstar, it is precision machined from anticordial aluminum bar & comes with an extra spool and a leather case. Cost: $600.00 will hold #8 WF line. The ATP comes in an all graphite model which is affordable at $150.00 and can be purchased on ebay, Italy. The ATP have no warranty. There are other semi automatic reels out there but these are available to the American market. Dan Bailey sells the...

Re: Semi automatic fly reels lighter and better!

feeds@kickapps.com (pearow) — Mon, 06 Jul 2009 04:28:20 PST

Bill; I've noticed those on your rods. How much do they cost? shipping?-p-

Re: Semi automatic fly reels lighter and better!

feeds@kickapps.com (bill0215) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 05:53:05 PST

These reels DO NOT have a big heavy spring inside them. they are lighter and better than the old automatic reels. The semi automatics have adjustable drags and interchangeable spools.
http://mouches.free.fr/pagesus/tests/25jmcatp.htm

Bill

Re: Semi automatic fly reels lighter and better!

feeds@kickapps.com (mcanders) — Thu, 04 Jun 2009 04:29:58 PST

I noticed you are a fan of the auto-reels. Never tried one, but you have peaked my interest. Might pick up one to try out...

Semi automatic fly reels lighter and better!

feeds@kickapps.com (bill0215) — Wed, 03 Jun 2009 09:52:50 PST

http://www.sexyloops.com/tackle/vivarelli.shtml