New Reel from Swift Epic

[JAWallace]

I LOVE my four Epic glass rods, my favorites by a mile. But, I dunno about this reel. Click and pawl, $550. Maybe it's just me. Seems like a lot for no drag. https://swiftflyfishing.com/products/lunar-ac2-hubless-fly-reel?variant=4609306984485

[Darian]

Appears to be good quality. This reel is obviously not designed for fighting heavy/large fish. The reel weight and range of lines recommended:

"Weight: 168 grams
Recommended line: 5,6 or 7 (50 to 100 metes of backing dependant on line and backing type)". Taken from the website.... Line/backing capacity and lack of drag limit its utility.

No reviews of the reel on the website, yet.

Maybe good for Carp, Trout, Steelhead, Largemouth, Smallmouth Black Bass, Shad. Worth $545.00?? Maybe because the quality of the materials used, design appear high that would make it desirable for a buyer....

[IanHollins]

Maybe good for Carp, Trout, Steelhead, Largemouth, Smallmouth Black Bass, Shad. Worth $545.00?? Maybe because the quality of the materials used, design appear high that would make it desirable for a buyer....

Hmm, makes sense.