Click pawl reels are the Harley Davidson of the river

Wadin' Boot said:
I can practically hear Ron Burgandy in the distance saying: I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany

In the biking community there is Hub sound that is called an Angry Bee



the first time I heard it I thought of some of the fishing gear I purchased from woolworths five and dime many decades ago when woolworths still existed and when it sold fishing gear. Cheap miserable gear. Gear that had a ratchety buzz when line was pulled from spool.

Though in the biking community these sounds are seen not as cheap and flimsy, but instead as indicative of a high-end gear.

Spendy riders love 'em. They are a statement item.

To this casual observer it means an asshole and/or anesthesiologist (or dentist) is near by and all wildlife and all things good and beautiful have long ago fled. Plus not only is it hard to listen too the male rider is also in skintight bike gear which just is never visually appealing to anyone rational and sane. (apologies Tom if you love the loud hubs, obviously I am just joking here)

A personal nightmare for me would be an anesthesiologist or dentist giving a blow-by-blow monologue re bikes and bike gear, including the joys of the "angry bee hub" while under inattentive sedation where pain- and the inane monologue- leaked through to my brain.
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No apologies needed. I think if you enjoy your gear, and aren't doing something just to be annoying, I'm going to tolerate it. NO STEREO though.
My SRAM is noisy, the Dura Ace is nice. The old Shimano 600's had a sweet sound. Yeah, just got in from 2hr and 30mi in the spandex, could be that guy too.
 

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Standing chest deep in the hole,
Hardy clicker on my pole.
Pole so long can’t see the tip,
Corkwood in my lusty grip.
Pay out line with gentle jerks,
Buzzing as the clicker works.
Raise the pole to full erection,
Fling it in a fish direction.
Steelhead grabs as fly swings past,
Troutset - Fuck! I came too fast.
 
Wadin' Boot said:
I can practically hear Ron Burgandy in the distance saying: I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany

In the biking community there is Hub sound that is called an Angry Bee



the first time I heard it I thought of some of the fishing gear I purchased from woolworths five and dime many decades ago when woolworths still existed and when it sold fishing gear. Cheap miserable gear. Gear that had a ratchety buzz when line was pulled from spool.

Though in the biking community these sounds are seen not as cheap and flimsy, but instead as indicative of a high-end gear.

Spendy riders love 'em. They are a statement item.

To this casual observer it means an asshole and/or anesthesiologist (or dentist) is near by and all wildlife and all things good and beautiful have long ago fled. Plus not only is it hard to listen too the male rider is also in skintight bike gear which just is never visually appealing to anyone rational and sane. (apologies Tom if you love the loud hubs, obviously I am just joking here)

A personal nightmare for me would be an anesthesiologist or dentist giving a blow-by-blow monologue re bikes and bike gear, including the joys of the "angry bee hub" while under inattentive sedation where pain- and the inane monologue- leaked through to my brain.
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King is ok. It’s I9 hubs that drive me nuts
Also is it just me or does the b tension on that derailleur need adjusted?
 
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downriver79 said:
So what's the ruling on disc drags that are noisy? I've got a Cortland 140D that makes quite a racket. Am I a nuisance, or just a poser with a loud reel trying to look (and sound) cool?:unsure:
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A decible level will be established as violation threshold.
 
Wadin' Boot said:
I can practically hear Ron Burgandy in the distance saying: I have many leather-bound books and my apartment smells of rich mahogany

In the biking community there is Hub sound that is called an Angry Bee



the first time I heard it I thought of some of the fishing gear I purchased from woolworths five and dime many decades ago when woolworths still existed and when it sold fishing gear. Cheap miserable gear. Gear that had a ratchety buzz when line was pulled from spool.

Though in the biking community these sounds are seen not as cheap and flimsy, but instead as indicative of a high-end gear.

Spendy riders love 'em. They are a statement item.

To this casual observer it means an asshole and/or anesthesiologist (or dentist) is near by and all wildlife and all things good and beautiful have long ago fled. Plus not only is it hard to listen too the male rider is also in skintight bike gear which just is never visually appealing to anyone rational and sane. (apologies Tom if you love the loud hubs, obviously I am just joking here)

A personal nightmare for me would be an anesthesiologist or dentist giving a blow-by-blow monologue re bikes and bike gear, including the joys of the "angry bee hub" while under inattentive sedation where pain- and the inane monologue- leaked through to my brain.
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Back in my younger days of fast paceline group rides, the sound of a loud freehub starting to click as a rider with uber-expensive gear and kit pulled off often meant "Attack" -- especially at the base of an approaching hill.
 
Yard Sale said:
It's all starting to make sense!

Kids who clipped playing cards on their bike forks and made rad jumps now fish clickers.

Kids who stayed inside and played dungeons dragons fish disc drag reels.
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I was guilty of putting cards in my spokes and fishing Hardly perfect reels. I didn’t realize that you could wear out the pawls back in my learning days and that Hardly reels were not ideal for saltwater kings of off the beach. But after going full circle and reverting back to the relics and next gen versions if was more fun hear the sounds off of the canyon walls. This is a fun thread but word to the wise please have springs and pawls for back up on a remote trip. Having your Harley reel go silent is fun to watch.😀
 
This pains me, I feel @Dustin Chromers and I are in agreement on many things. The Echo OHS, especially the 8 weight, the Tilton is one of the best class IV/playboat runs in the PNW, back hoes are us is needed at times…
But a clicker gives so much more than “noise”, audible as well as tactile input is received by the user. It is the feeling in my hand, as well as the song that is sung when a good fish runs that I would have a hard time giving up.
I guess I am fortunate to generally not fish around others, I try not to offend, but I am not giving up my loud reels because of the joy they bring me.
 
downriver79 said:
So what's the ruling on disc drags that are noisy? I've got a Cortland 140D that makes quite a racket. Am I a nuisance, or just a poser with a loud reel trying to look (and sound) cool?:unsure:
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I love my 140s! They are on my musky rods so don't get much actual fish fighting action, but when they do!

I only like disc drags if they have a pleasant click. Not big clunker click, but there has to be something there. I mean, how do we separate ourselves from the gear guys? 😁
 
To me, fly reels are just that - equipment. I don't fetishize my tools. I've got a tidy collection of Hardys with more Perfects and Bougles than I care to admit, and they're great for light-duty stuff...but when I'm chasing fish that REALLY pull, I prefer reels that aren't as delicate and fussy. I've had more issues with the "pinky out" reels than the rest of my drag reels combined.
 
Rolls Griffon said:
nice cfo, what car and stereo is that
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It's a '70 MG Midget with a cheap walmart stereo, however with the amp it's clear over the wind.
The Cortland Multiplier in the boot is a buttery smooth, whisper quiet, spring/pawl drag reel. Doesn't matter to anyone but me though as I hardly ever see a soul fishing anyway.
 

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Tom Butler said:
It's a '70 MG Midget with a cheap walmart stereo, however with the amp it's clear over the wind.
The Cortland Multiplier in the boot is a buttery smooth, whisper quiet, spring/pawl drag reel. Doesn't matter to anyone but me though as I hardly ever see a soul fishing anyway.
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Your MG is mint. I have the Japanese version of your car--92 miata with original cassette player radio. I do not have a wicker creel in my trunk though.
 
Tom Butler said:
It's a '70 MG Midget with a cheap walmart stereo, however with the amp it's clear over the wind.
The Cortland Multiplier in the boot is a buttery smooth, whisper quiet, spring/pawl drag reel. Doesn't matter to anyone but me though as I hardly ever see a soul fishing anyway.
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What a beauty Tom!
 
Shoot, sorry about the tread drift. I do like a clickers, but some, like my Crown II, are an acquired taste. Can't get on board outlawing toys.
 
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