After that testing, here are my top picks: Best Inshore: Orvis Mirage LT Best Budget: Temple Fork Outfitters BVK SD Best for Flats Fishing: Nautilus X Series Best Budget Big Game: Redington Grande Best Offshore: Mako Model 9700B Best Saltwater Fly Reels: Reviews and Recommendations Best Inshore: Orvis Mirage LT Pros Lightweight Sealed carbon and stainless steel drag Moderate price for quality Cons Not meant for larger saltwater fish Key Features (size 7/9) Weight: 5 ounces Backing Capacity: 200 yds Diameter: 4 inches MSRP: $479 Carbon and stainless steel disc drag Adjusts from zero to full drag in a single drag knob rotation Made in the USA Made of aluminum with a carbon and stainless-steel sealed drag system, the Mirage LT provides all the important elements for saltwater fly fishing at a reasonable price point
Eagle Claw Trokar hooks are surgically sharpened for quick penetration and improved hooksets, helping anglers land more fish while reducing missed strikes
meanwhile BFC has my ipone being held hostage(and this is a new iphone), not the phone that they banned me from (16512185) , with injustice, by a incompetent Customer Service person messed up by BFC
But, and this is a lovely, big rounded but, it does have a few drawbacks
I was also guilty of being very cynical when I first set eyes on a Nordik Octbox