The reel is designed to keep the (thin) mono from sliding out between the spool and the frame.
The reel is designed to keep the (thin) mono from sliding out between the spool and the frame.
Google "full frame trout reels" for some additional/less expensive options than the Sage.
PV do you have any specific recommendations? When searching for that phrase I'm coming up a little short. Thanks.
Did some more digging:
$199 -- Lamson Speedter S: https://www.mrfc.com/products/speedster-reels
$216.99 -- Lamson Guru II HD: https://www.waterworks-lamson.com/pr...-ii-hd-legacy/
$375 -- Sage Trout: https://www.tridentflyfishing.com/sa...ly-reels.html?
$425 -- Sage ESN: https://www.tridentflyfishing.com/sa...fly-reel.html?