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Fly Fishing Tackle: Greys G Tec 350 Fly Reel Review
By Hikerpro | July 29, 2010
Being an avid fly fisherman, I am forever in search of new tackle. Reels are especially tempting to me. In fact, I’m a bit of a collector of superior quality reels. One that I’ve lately added to my collection is the Greys G
Tec 350. Here’s why I picked it.
Fly Fishing Tackle – About the Greys G Tec 350 Fly Reel
It is a disc drag large arbour fly fishing reel that has an excellent price-performance ratio. A UK product, the G Tec 350 has a sophisticated pattern that employs an established multi-disc drag system. Precision produced from bar stock, the reel is equipped with a cageless, large arbour and is completely balanced. With plenty of facility for backing, the 350 has a ribbed, soft-touch handle which is easy to grip in all sorts of weather. The strong, firm anodised titanium finish on the superior grade aluminium body gives this reel a sleek, stylish look.
Fly Fishing Tackle – A Few More Qualities of the G Tec 350
The G Tec 350 is manufactured with four Rulon disk brake pads to get impeccable control. Machined from a high grade alloy, the reel has a large quantity of drilled ventilation holes which also cut the weight to only 6 ounces (173 grams). The reel’s pattern is eye-catching, having red detailing on the reel foot and also a ribbed, soft touch red handle on the spool. The drag control knob is located on the rear of the cage. One quality you’re positive to love in bitter, soggy weather would be the knurling along the outside border of the drag knob that requires only one turn to switch the drag from none to entirely on.
Fly Fishing Tackle – Final Viewpoint on the G Tec 350 Fly Reel
It’s very easy to remove the spool by way of a spring loaded lever on the spool. Simply operate the lever and lift off the spool. To transfer the reel from left handed to right handed wind, basically just remove the spool and detach the retaining cap in the spool to access the main bearing. After that, just take off the bearing, flip it over and replace the cap. There’s little or no line memory, due to the giving width of the spool as well as the large arbour. Here’s what Greys themselves have to say regarding this outstanding reel:
“The looks proclaim its uniqueness, but it’s the performance that counts, and this is exemplary. Big fish anglers, competition anglers, anglers to whom every fish must be landed appreciate the four Rulon disc brake pads that give the most complete control throughout the fight. The genuine large arbour ensures that even lines as light as four weight touch down delicately with next to no memory. This is essential for dry fly and buzzer work especially. Every detail stresses the quality of the reel – down to the ribbed, soft touch handle that gives an impeccable, all-weather grip.”. (Source: http://fly.greysfishing.com/)
I couldn’t have stated it better myself! The Greys G Tec 350 fly reel has been a perfect addition to my collection of fly fishing tackle.
Purchase the Greys G Tec 350 fly reel at Keen’s Tackle and Guns. For further data concerning fly fishing tackle, please visit www.keenstackleandguns.co.uk. Or call them on 01656 722448.
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