Well made sturdy reel. So far I’ve not had a problem with this reel. Easy to clean and the seal has held up. The drag is smooth at any setting that I choose. So far.
I am presently using this reel with three extra spools for each of my 6wt, 8wt, 10wt and 12wt saltwater fly poles. To clarify, I have four reels in the appropriate sizes with three extra spools for each size reel. And I found out that the 6wt reel balances on my 6wt freshwater fly poles nicely. So I picked up four more spools each for my 6wt and 8wt freshwater lines.
The reel comes with a protective neoprene case, not a pouch or pull string bag. The spare spools also come in a neoprene case also. So
my reels and spools are well protected while traveling.
I have not dropped my reels on asphalt or concrete. So I have no idea how they will hold up this abuse.
Only time will tell.
What I am not happy with is, with drag backed off all the way, I can’t palm spin the spool to take up line. I believe this is caused by the seal on the drag.
But I have adjusted to this minor inconvenience.
I have fell in love with this reel. It meets my needs.
| Item Package Dimensions L x W x H | 5.91 x 5.71 x 3.98 inches |
|---|---|
| Package Weight | 0.43 Kilograms |
| Item Dimensions LxWxH | 6 x 6 x 4 inches |
| Item Weight | 0.56 Pounds |
| Brand Name | エコー(Echo) |
| Color | 1 color |
| Material | Aluminum |
| Suggested Users | mens |
| Manufacturer | エコー(Echo) |
| Part Number | BRAVO 7/9 |
| Model Year | 2018 |
| Size | 7/9 |
| Fishing Line Type | Fly |
| Fishing Technique | Fly Fishing |
| Handle Material | Carbon Fiber |
| Hand Orientation | Right Hand |
