Fly Fishing Tackle: Greys G Tec 350 Fly Reel Review
Posted in Fly Fishing Gear on the August 31, 2010
As an enthusiastic fly fisherman, I’m always seeking new tackle. Reels are particularly appealing to me. In actuality, I’m somewhat a collector of high quality reels. One that I’ve just added to my assortment is the Greys G
Tec 350. Here’s why I picked it.
Fly Fishing Tackle - Information on the Greys G Tec 350 Fly Reel
This reel is a disc drag large arbour fly fishing reel with a superior price-performance ratio. A United Kingdom product, the G Tec 350 has an advanced design which integrates an established multi-disc drag system. Precision made from bar stock, the fishing reel is equipped with a cageless, large arbour and is exactly balanced. With lots of facility for backing, the 350 comes with a ribbed, soft-touch handle that is simple to grip in all kinds of weather. The strong, firm anodised titanium finish of the high grade aluminium body extends this fishing reel a glossy, elegant look.
Fly Fishing Tackle - Other Qualities of the G Tec 350
The G Tec 350 is equipped with four Rulon disk brake pads to exact impeccable control. Manufactured from a top grade alloy, the fishing reel has a substantial amount of drilled aeration holes which additionally decrease the weight to only 6 ounces (173 grams). The reel’s design is nice-looking, sporting red detailing on the fishing reel foot and a ribbed, soft touch red handle on the spool. The drag control knob is located on the back of the cage. One particular aspect you are confident to love in bitter, damp weather would be the knurling along the outside border of the drag knob which requires just a single turn to switch the drag from none to completely on.
Fly Fishing Tackle - Closing Opinions on the G Tec 350 Fly Reel
It’s really easy to switch out the spool by means of a spring loaded lever situated on the spool. Just manoeuvre the lever and take off the spool. To adapt the fishing reel from left handed to right handed wind, merely take out the spool then take off the retaining cap on the inside of the spool to access the main bearing. Next, simply remove the bearing, flip it over and return the cap. There’s little or no line memory, considering the liberal width of the spool plus the large arbour. Here’s what Greys themselves have to say about this outstanding fishing reel:
Although the reel has a one-of-a-kind look, the way it performs is the key factor. It performs perfectly. Fishers who are competing, Large fish anglers, and anglers who need to land every fish truly welcome the 4 Rulon disc brake pads which extend total control for the entire duration of the battle. Even four weight lines are able to touch down precisely with almost no memory due to its authentically large arbour. Particularly with buzzer work and dry fly, this is very crucial. Each individual feature of the reel emphasises the reel’s excellence including the soft touched, ribbed handle which guarantees a perfect grip in all sorts of weather conditions. (Source: http://fly.greysfishing.com/)
Couldn’t have said it better myself! The Greys G Tec 350 fly reel has been a great addition to my collection of fly fishing tackle.
Get the Greys G Tec 350 fly reel at Keen’s Tackle and Guns. For further facts concerning fly fishing tackle, please visit www.keenstackleandguns.co.uk. Or phone them on 01656 722448.