How many fly reels do I need?

[Porter2]

No problem sir.

 

[Greg Armstrong]

We don’t talk about this

 

[skyriver]

I'm with Greg on this one. I mean, can you really have too many?

 

[Scottybs]

I worked out this algorithm as an aid to the decision-making process
where:
R= number of rods
N= number of reels needed

formula: R=N
Can't algue with algebra

Spool formula next…

 

[SovDog]

Spool formula next…

I have about 1/3 the number of spare spools as I do reels so in my world S = N/3.

 

[Scottybs]

I have about 1/3 the number of spare spools as I do reels so in my world S = N/3.

Mine is an offset bellcurve based on the weight starting at 5 wt…. Way too much mental horsepower at this hour for me.

 

[Long_Rod_Silvers]

I told my wife reels and rods are like golf clubs. Standard is 14. Then there's a few others needed for special circumstances. That somehow resonated with her.

 

[CanoeGuy]

I worked out this algorithm as an aid to the decision-making process
where:
R= number of rods
N= number of reels needed

formula: R=N
Can't algue with algebra

Even my daughter thought this was funny

 

[Pigs]

I’ve sold several rods, and reels over the last several years. I accumulated a pile of gear before kids….now I have teenagers. Money seems to not go as far these days. I still have more gear then one guy needs! Let’s be honest though…..nothing quite as cool as a sweet fly rod, and a beautifully machined fly reel.

 

[FishyJere]

Need?

 

[plaegreid]

 

[Buzzy]

If anyone has Ross CLA2 or spools lying around I’m happy to help you out In thinning the herd.

My mental inventory of reels is at 20 odd but that means 30 odd if I looked everything over…

Dave

Ah, Dave! Like some members on this thread, I have a number of, shall I say, limited use fly reels. Those might be the reel I pair up with my too seldom used Phillipson Pacemaker or the little Okuma with a 2 a WF2F on it that I use for Blue Line cricks....then there's this beauty that collects dust:


CFO-VI


I wouldn't mind finding another Lamson Guru (original Guru) in size 2, anyone have a couple they're not using? ;-)

 

[_WW_]

Counting is verboten!
Besides, what's the point?

 

[Herkileez]

I told my wife reels and rods are like golf clubs. Standard is 14. Then there's a few others needed for special circumstances. That somehow resonated with her.

Then, of course, if you can convince your wife to fly fish, the formula would be:

R+N = 2(R+N)
(Pretty sure this is quantum physics?)

 

[Long_Rod_Silvers]

Then, of course, if you can convince your wife to fly fish, the formula would be:

R+N = 2(R+N)
(Pretty sure this is quantum physics?)

You're saying if I convince here to start fishing, I get to double my rod and reel count.
Hmmmmm.....
I've always been Ok with fishing being a "me thing". But based on this new scientifically proven mathematical formula, I may need to reconsider. I mean, it would mean I get at least one more 6 weight. I think we all agree that we could always use another 6wt.

 

[Canuck from Kansas]

You're saying if I convince here to start fishing, I get to double my rod and reel count.
Hmmmmm.....
I've always been Ok with fishing being a "me thing". But based on this new scientifically proven mathematical formula, I may need to reconsider. I mean, it would mean I get at least one more 6 weight. I think we all agree that we could always use another 6wt.

Well, and a 4 wt, cause yah know, ya just never know ...

 

[Salmo_g]

Carry on with quantum physics all you want, but I still maintain that the simple formula of CI (current inventory) + 1 is always the correct number needed. This formula has been working for me for over 50 years, and no error discovered yet!