A couple weeks ago I was contacted by the Spanish reel company Thinkfish and asked if I had any interest in demoing and reviewing their Bold auto fly reel. I responded that of course I would since I have had my gear eye on the Bold fly reel since I first saw it online a year or so ago since it struck me as wonderfully different but built with purpose as well.
The Bold arrived today and it's really quite a neat auto fly reel. It is solidly constructed and very comfortable to use.
It's very fun to make the Bold purr with just a flick of the lever.
I'll be loading this fly reel up with backing and fly line and fishing it all spring and summer to get a feel for what it can do. A detailed review to follow once I've run it through it's paces.
Thanks Thinkfish for giving me the opportunity to demo this fly reel. I'm looking forward to it.
The Bold arrived today and it's really quite a neat auto fly reel. It is solidly constructed and very comfortable to use.
It's very fun to make the Bold purr with just a flick of the lever.
I'll be loading this fly reel up with backing and fly line and fishing it all spring and summer to get a feel for what it can do. A detailed review to follow once I've run it through it's paces.
Thanks Thinkfish for giving me the opportunity to demo this fly reel. I'm looking forward to it.
5 comments:
You're lucky, I think I'd love that reel.
Yes, that's a highly desirable piece of equipment. Envy yourchance quite a bit, keep us updated please!
I was presented a deal I couldn't refuse on the Vivarelli Goldstar and spare spool.
I'm not really sure how I feel about it, though. I'd feel much better if it just had a handle. Its a weird little thing to use, though, but its a blast to pull the lever and just watch the line zing up.
I tried "playing" a fish on the reel, not so much on that count though.
I don't believe in bringing back fish with the lever, but once you'll be used to reeling your line back in in 2 seconds before moving to another spot, my guess is that you'll never want to go back to a normal reel.
I've used the Bold for several years now. It is a sturdy fly reel. I use when I fish for carp and pike.
Bill
The Great Lakes of NYC
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