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Originally Posted by TrollGRG
I am sure guys like "Doc" will respond with info that you can take to the bank.
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Not sure how bank worthy my response will be but thanks for the vote of confidense there Gerry.
Gerry is pretty much bang on with his reply. A 6wt reel is made to put a 6wt line on it with enough backing to make sure you don't get spooled and still not crowd the reel.
As far as which reel to buy, that's completely up to you. In all reality, the reel is just there to hold your line for you. That doesn't mean you have to spend $20 on crappy reel though. Think about how you'll use it and where you'll use it more. Will it just be going from the car to the boat? If so an inexpensive cast aluminum reel should do you well. If you're a little harder on your reels or plan to fish in places with a good chance of dropping your equipment then a bar stock reel is a better choice. To some folks, looks are just as important as functionality and yet others just want something that holds the line. Determine what's important to you and spend your money appropriately.
Now as far as a drag system, I always want a decent drag system. Doesn't have to stop a freight train as I too palm the reel when fighting fish. What I do want however is the ability to set the drag so when I or a fish pull line off the reel I don't get any backlash that leads to nesting. When I quit pulling line off the reel I want the reel and line to stop.
For recommendations:
Cast aluminum = Ross Worldwide
Machined entry level = Orvis Mid Arbor, Pflueger Trion, Allen Trout Series
Hope this helps,
Doc