a reel that isn't a reel?

[Russell]

Randomly found this. Seems like the Tenkara idea might be better at this point. Seems as though it doesn't need to spin to get quite a price tag.

Stinger Micro Reel

The Stinger Comp and Stinger M1 are purpose-built, ultra-light reels for Euro-nymph and tight-line fishing, designed to enhance dead-drifts, casting accuracy, strike sensitivity, and overall rod feel by eliminating mass and inertia of a traditional Fly Reel. Both models work seamlessly with any...

www.mavrkusa.com

 

[Brian Miller]

$250... The DRAGONtail Tenkara snap on line winders I have on my fixed line rods are $10 for a 2-pack.

Tenkara Snap-On Line Winder (2 Pack)

#1 Selling Tenkara Accessory These Tenkara Line Winders are the perfect alternative to troublesome Easy Hook Keepers for quickly winding up your line while moving from spot to spot. They snap right on to your rod when you need it for line management and pop right off when you don’t. They are...

dragontailtenkara.com

 

[Brian in OR.]

How can they call it a reel when there are no moving parts

 

[Dloy]

Getting back to an old tuna can.

 

[Breck]

This should be in the humor thread.

 

[Peyton00]

How can they call it a reel when there are no moving parts

They really can't call it a reel, when there really isn't anything real about it being called a reel.

 

[around.the.nw]

Plenty of options on Etsy. $250 is a little excessive considering I have a couple of plastic ones for my tenkara rods.

 

[offensivename]

I think its worth pointing out that the injected molded plastic one is only $75, the $250 option is CNC milled out of metal.

 

[Dloy]

I could modify the back side of said tuna can to fit your rod mount. ($99.95 ;-)

 

[Russell]

If they built a fixed S handle version they could probably get around 1k over on speypages.

 

[Grayone]

Boat cleat.

 

[wanderingrichard]

Cane pole.