Asking your opinion: line capacities to finalize reel design

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Martin

Fly fishing - Fish Better

Asking your opinion about line capacities to finalize my fly reel designs.

Designing new fly reels were a lot of work and fun – I would like to ask your thoughts about line capacity. Did my best to create several value-added fly reel features – but line capacities still remain. The choice is copying others or guessing – I do not want to do either. I prefer your input.

I’ve decided to launch three styles: Spey, Center-Pin/Float, and a Palming reel - opting to hold back on the micro, very large, and classic re-makes. The question I have centers on user preferred line capacity – each reel will have a large arbor but the final arbor’s diameter and width are still under consideration for final dimensions to fit the angler’s water best.

For example: If the Center-Pin/Float reel has a 3 ¾”, 4 ½”, or 5” spool dia with ¾” or 1” wide spool rotating on a bushing or a bearing. That makes 12 variants. Which one or two might be best for your waters? – no need to make them all. Are there certain Spey, Float, or other fly reels that are preferred for specific waters? I am considering naming certain fly reels for specific areas or waters that will suit the fishing best.

Thanks so much for your thoughts,

TitanPalmer

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