Jeff Brooks
02-07-2002, 04:17 PM
About three years ago I wanted to upgrade my reels and I did a lot of talking to the guys that work in various fly shops and everyone kept talking about the Bauer reels as a great reel with a strong track record. I was planning to start fishing in places such as Alaska so I thought I would be needing a very high quality reel for my 6 weight rods so I bought the Bauer M2 reel.
Three years later I still have not made it to Alaska and for all of the fish I've caught in Utah (including several trout in the 24-27 inch range) I have absolutely no need of a reel the quality and price of the Bauer.
There is no question that if I ever make it to Alaska or elsewhere where the trout or bonefish… are really big and powerful I'll be glad I have the Bauer reels (2 reels and 6 spools now???) but for all of my local fishing they are overkill and a waste of hard-earned money...
I also don't like the placement of the drag controls. If I had to do it over again, I would buy a medium prices reel and be much happier about it...
Jeff
Three years later I still have not made it to Alaska and for all of the fish I've caught in Utah (including several trout in the 24-27 inch range) I have absolutely no need of a reel the quality and price of the Bauer.
There is no question that if I ever make it to Alaska or elsewhere where the trout or bonefish… are really big and powerful I'll be glad I have the Bauer reels (2 reels and 6 spools now???) but for all of my local fishing they are overkill and a waste of hard-earned money...
I also don't like the placement of the drag controls. If I had to do it over again, I would buy a medium prices reel and be much happier about it...
Jeff