The Ross Reel attached to a Thomas & Thomas is like having two hot girlfriends that love each other. And they both live for fishing. I purchased the Animas 5 Wt. at M.W. Reynolds in downtown Denver on sale, and it is wonderful. When paired with the right 5-6 weight rod, it is like holding the Elderwand in your hand. The line sails off the reel like a feather in a cool summer breeze. All the components easily remove for cleaning and oiling and admiring. Plus, it’s made right here in Colorado, USA! ‘Merica!
And when you do hook into a 24″ trout torpedo, this is the reel I love having in my corner for the fight. Smooth and forgiving when the beast makes a hard run through swirling currents, and steadily strong when using that last bit of muscle to land it in the net.
I’m rough on equipment but careful enough not to be a complete jackass, and this reel holds up day after day. Buy it. You will not regret it.
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