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Hobbs Creek™ Large Arbor Fly Reels or Spare Spools
When was the last time you saw an all metal large arbor disc drag fly reel at this price? The answer is "never," unless you already own a Hobbs Creek. We don't like plastic reels. They're cheaper to manufacture, but nobody likes to lose a fish because of a warped spool, or a broken part. The rugged Hobbs Creek fly reel was designed to serve you for many seasons with a minimum of care. Experience the performance of a smooth disc drag and a large arbor design, and have change left over for gasoline and flies!
When was the last time you saw an all metal large arbor disc drag fly reel at this price? The answer is "never," unless you already own a Hobbs Creek. We don't like plastic reels. They're cheaper to manufacture, but nobody likes to lose a fish because of a warped spool, or a broken part. The rugged Hobbs Creek fly reel was designed to serve you for many seasons with a minimum of care. Experience the performance of a smooth disc drag and a large arbor design, and have change left over for gasoline and flies!
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Just bought this rod and found out that none of my reels will fit the seat of this rod. I called St Croix and they said only certain reels will fit ???
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This was a great reel until it met a Michigan salmon.Now I need to rebuild the drag.
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I know its for line weights 3-4 but i want it lighter so can i use 5 weight line with itAnswers
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It will work, although because it is a smaller reel you will lose quite a bit of backing and it might not balance with a 5Wt rod.
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Yes, you can. I've got one loaded with a #5 line on a little 7 foot rod. Balances nicely.Q:
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Will a 5/6 Hobbs Creek Large arbor reel fit the reel seat of the 8wt White River Bugger Rod?
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Yep. Reel seats and reel feet were standardised several years ago.A:
That is what I use, so yes.Images for this Answer
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I use 5wt line, and 100 yards of backing. i am guessing about 70A:
An eight weight rod says big fish,i.e. salmon, steelhead, muskies, big bass. I would think minimum, 100 yards; any less and you risk running out of line with a fish on a long run.A:
An easy way to determine how much backing to use is to tie the fly line onto the spool first and then tie the backing onto the line and fill the reel with as much backing as needed to fill the spool. Then pull off the backing and line and then fill the spool in the correct order. Its just a reverse way to fill the spool without guessing, all be it a little labour intensive.Hope this helps
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You just pull the line off same as you would with any other reel.
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Unless your drag is set too tight, you should be able to pull the line off the reel with the hand not holding the fly rod. If you are playing a fish and the drag is set correctly, let the fish pull the line out. The drag is designed to help tire the fish to aid in a least harmful catch (and release.) If not, turning the drag down with a fish on is okay if you have to do it. But before your next cast, adjust the drag according to the size/weigh fish you are after.Answers
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I took the reel apart by taking off the retainer cover, but now I am not sure how to put the retainer spring back in place.Answers
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Use a longnose plier, after setting the gears and the anti-reverse in place, then place the retainer in the grooce with your fingers, then use the pliers to squezze it in place, but here's the trick, one side of the pliers hits the retainer, and the other the nut behing it, and just put pressure on it, and snap he goes...just be carefull that it doesn't go flying...they jump far if they slip.A:
Yup. The spring can pop out when changing it over from one hand wind to the other. It goes back inside the nut-like looking housing. If set up correctly - the only part 'sticking out' of the housing is a short spring end - bent at 90 degrees. That little tab sits in a slot on the metal sleeve right next to the disc part of the drag - when installed. That kind of anchors the spring in relation to the drag - and the nut-shaped housing holds it in place. And - the e-clip keeps the whole thing in place. Once you 'crack the code' on it - you can take it apart and put it back together in one tenth or less of the time it takes to read this.Or - ' it's really very easy' - once you know how to do it . . . ;-)
If you really can't do it - if there is a Bass Pro Shop anywhere near your house - I'm sure the person(s) in the Fly Shop would be happy to help out.
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Yes, i have the HC3 reel on my 8wt. TFO Pro rod, and it works fantasticaly.the reel is spooled with 8 wt. fly line.
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Yes it will, if you're worried about backing, then get yourself 300yds 50lb braided power pro and you'll have the capacity you want, about the drag, if you feel the fish is spooling you, then use the other hand God gave you and cup the reel, I have stopped monster snook, and jacks with this reel on a 9w TICRX rod.A:
I found the capacity of the 7/8 be be pretty large. Some 'large arbor' style reels can be pretty skimpy re: room on the spool. Not so here. I set up 3 spools with 7 Wts - all full length WF - a floater, a sink-tip and a full sinker. I got plenty of backing on each spool. Way more than I'll ever use. I'm sort of the mind set that if a fish gets out 200 or more yards from me while hooked - I'm likely not going to land it anyhow.That said - you will get more backing with a 7 WT than with an 8 WT. Ditto for 8 WT vs. 9 WT.
I think you would have plenty of room for back for trout fishing. The size and weight of the reel would match well with most 8/9 WT rods, I think.
I don't know that I would use this reel for salmon, steelhead or bones . . . but, it might be just fine.
I am hoping to catch some trout in MT this summer to tax it a bit. But, I'm not holding out for any 15#'ers.
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If you spool it with an 8wt line, then according to the manufacturer's directions, you should have no problem. If however, you spool it with a 9wt line, you will lose some backing capacity. Should you need a reel that requires a drag to match fish caught on a 9 wt. rod, I would look at an upgrade.I hope this was helpful.
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I think it will work, but i think it voids any warranty and must be well cared for. obviously freshwater rinse after useA:
Yes, just be sure to rinse it off when you finish for the day.
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Yes you can use it in salt water. However, I would recommend cleaning it with warm water and drying it after every use.
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I have been using mine in the saltwater alot no problems at all. I take good care of my gear that gets used in saltwater. Freshwater rinsing, oil changes. That keeps the corrosion problems away.
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