I am wanting to purchase a new 6 wt and wondering Wich brand I should go with. I am pretty hard on my gear and durability will play a key roll in my decision. Hope y’all can help! (Also anyone tries the Echo badass glass quick shot. If so let we know what action it really is)
The xl max is my favorite reel -I would use it for 6 thru 9 wt with braid for enough backing. I even use it at times with my 10 wt. I love the super light weight.
If you can find a used Tibor Freestone for a deal I would go that route. The "for a deal" side of that is getting harder to find.
Lightweight reels like Nautilus X are super nice, but they may or may not balance well on that Echo glass rod, only you can decide that aspect. I have not handled the Quickshot but the regular Echo B.A.G 8wt is a really sweet rod but felt a bit hefty in the tip. I would want a slightly heavier reel to balance it. If the Quickshot is significantly lighter, then the X frame may be just the ticket.
For a new reel, I recommend a 3-Tand T-50. I have a T-70 on an 8wt. These reels have great machining, the drag will stop a train, the drag is sealed, you mention you're rough on equip these are super super tough reels for a great value. With this option, you can get a reel, backing and fly line, for less than your budget. They're $300 New. https://www.ebay.com/itm/3-Tand-T-S...hash=item3d1b63e911:m:meE3KxSaIi_UNxozqvM1W0Q
Send member @Backwater a PM, I think he is doing some kind of abuse test to a 3-Tand reel and may be able to give you current info or pics on how it's holding up.
Correction: the photo of the reel I posted, which is similar in proportion to the Freestone and would work well with a 6 weight is the Abel Big Game #1.
Haha. @Timucua_Outdoors isn't going to be any better off than when he made this thread. I think we've almost listed every recent and current production reel that's worth owning lol.
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