Bill Kiene semi-retired
10-23-2011, 07:48 AM
The new Echo "Ion" series of fly reels from Rajeff Sports (Tim Rajeff) are the best value in a fly reel today around the $100 price point.
The new ECHO ION reels are the best reel we have ever seen in the sub $100 category. Made from what we call a hybrid design, cast aluminum and then machined to provide the benefits of a machined bar stock reel without the high price associated with “fully” machined reels. All ECHO die cast reels are collated with an impact resistant matte black finish to provide the best looking, long lasting finish. Four sizes to fit any rod, starting with the 4/5 and the 6/7 for smaller rod applications and finishing with the 8/10 and 10/12 that will hold the largest single hand or two-handed lines with plenty of backing. ECHO ION reels have stainless steel internal components and are primarily designed for fresh water use. They can be used in the salt providing extra care is taken to clean and lubricate them after each day on the water. At $79.99 retail for the two small reels and $99.99 for the two larger reels the ION reels are a real "No Brainer". Spare spools retail for $34.99 and $44.99 respectively.
For the two larger reels we offer an optional over sized drag knob made from solid brass. This knob (sold separately) adds 2.3 oz to the reel weight, helping the reel balance with the longest two-hand rods.
http://www.rajeffsports.com/echoreel_ion.php
Testimonial: While guiding this summer at the Hoodoo Lodge in Alaska Jason Hartwick said that the ION fly reels actually held up under the stress and strain of landing large fresh run King salmon of large Spey rods.
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The new ECHO ION reels are the best reel we have ever seen in the sub $100 category. Made from what we call a hybrid design, cast aluminum and then machined to provide the benefits of a machined bar stock reel without the high price associated with “fully” machined reels. All ECHO die cast reels are collated with an impact resistant matte black finish to provide the best looking, long lasting finish. Four sizes to fit any rod, starting with the 4/5 and the 6/7 for smaller rod applications and finishing with the 8/10 and 10/12 that will hold the largest single hand or two-handed lines with plenty of backing. ECHO ION reels have stainless steel internal components and are primarily designed for fresh water use. They can be used in the salt providing extra care is taken to clean and lubricate them after each day on the water. At $79.99 retail for the two small reels and $99.99 for the two larger reels the ION reels are a real "No Brainer". Spare spools retail for $34.99 and $44.99 respectively.
For the two larger reels we offer an optional over sized drag knob made from solid brass. This knob (sold separately) adds 2.3 oz to the reel weight, helping the reel balance with the longest two-hand rods.
http://www.rajeffsports.com/echoreel_ion.php
Testimonial: While guiding this summer at the Hoodoo Lodge in Alaska Jason Hartwick said that the ION fly reels actually held up under the stress and strain of landing large fresh run King salmon of large Spey rods.
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