100 ft Reel....

Scuba446 · Jul 23, 2002

I am seeking a decent 100 or 125 ft reel to tow my flag/float. Looking for something quality but I don't want to drop $100 either.

Any suggestions? What can I get for around $75 or less?

I don't know much about reels (anyhting, in fact).

What should I be looking for? I know that Dive Rite, OMS. Manta and Halcyon make them - thats about it.

Appreciate any suggestions...

metridium · Jul 23, 2002

How about a spool instead? From Extreme Exposure, a 100' Defender spool costs $44.00. I believe there's a 150' spool for an equivalent price.

Pathfinder reels start at 400' of line for $112.00.

Scuba446 · Jul 24, 2002

Whats the diff?

crab · Jul 24, 2002

One is a reel and the other is a spool. Check out the Halcyon reel/spool page to see the differences.

JimC · Jul 24, 2002

I run my flag off a 100 foot defender spool.

Its cheap, easy and small. No moving parts to break or jam or fight with. With 5mm gloves, the spool is still easy to handle. It runs out very smooth. No jams, one handed operation, no tention issues, no extra line run out. Just pinch the spool, a firm pinch to stop the line, a soft pinch to run it out.

Winding it in is a bit more dificult if you try to avoid twisting the line, but it is still easy enough.

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