G loomis Venture Fly Fishing Reel Model 3

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G loomis Venture Fly Model 3
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  1. Misc.
  2. Publisher: G. loomis
  3. Sales Rank in Sporting Goods: #349393

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In the old days, even the finest fly anglers thought of their reels as little more than a line holder. Not to say they didn't appreciate the craftsmanship of a finely machined fly reel, they just felt the skills for fighting fish on a fly rod were with the fisherman, not the workings of a reel. Their main requirement of a reel was simplicity. They would appreciate our new Venture reels. A quality reel at a bewildering price, each Venture reel is a sturdy, cast aluminum vision of beauty and simplicity. Featuring a wide-range adjustable disc drag, quick release spool, and a rich, champagne gold anodized finish, the Venture reels are available in three sizes: #3, #5 and #7. They all come with a padded case because, even though they don't cost a king salmon's ransom, you'd hate for them to get treated poorly.

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5.0 out of 5 stars (1 customer review)

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars My favorite reel, no contest., April 30, 2010
Ora Goldner "spouse, Ron" (Indiana, USA) - See all my reviews
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This review is from: G loomis Venture Fly Fishing Reel Model 3 (Misc.)
I purchased my "Venture" reel in about 1997. As soon as you place it in your hand you can't help but notice the silky smoothness of the finish. Then when you move the spool for the first time, you will see and feel how the spool silently turns as if it were gliding on air. No wobble, scrapping, or play of any kind. Then you turn it in reverse to find a drag that can be set to spin completely free all the way to being able to stop a sperm whale on a dead run. (Ok sorry, I went a little to far that time.) The drag is every bit as smooth as others on reels costing four times as much. And the way it operates instantly with out the slightest hesitation for start-up is simply and truly a work of art. And no annoying clicks to spook that "seasoned gilled beast".

This reel is well worth the cost. It will never disappoint

Out of my twenty or so reels, some costing quite a bit more, this reel is absolutely my favorite one. Both of my G.Loomis GLX rods are wearing one...Read more

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