I can afford to buy one, but I am not ready, not yet
Inflating or deflating is a breeze with two quick-fill Boston valves
Capable of taking fish weighing as much as 10 to 15 lbs, this 3 piece design measures a whopping 6' 7" and breaks down to only 27.5" long for easy storage and travel and allows you to configure the length to your specific needs
The full framed house also ensures the line will not jump off the spool and get tangled behind the spool on the main shaft of the reel something all users of shooting heads will appreciate
Sure, they can mend a ton of line, and they cast indicators a mile, and the extra length of the 11+ foot switch rod is nice for line control, but I just find them too heavy for nymphing all day
I have seen this reel for under $100.00 It has a smooth enclosed disc drag system with a large arbor design and is backed by the Orvis warranty