My friend and i would like to get into fly fishing. I have an old rod laying around but i was wondering what would be the best reel in the 20-40 dollar range for fly fishing panfish such as bluegills?
Thanks for the help!
Ryan

Any cheap fly reel will do. When flyfishing for pannies all your reel does is hold your extra line and you should never get into your backing so getting an expensive one is pretty useless.

A Pflueger Medalist, low end Okuma or 3M Concept reel would fill the bill within your budget. Good luck!

How serious are you about getting into fly fishing? Are you also considering learning how to tie? If so, I might just have the deal for you.

I'm at work right now and don't have the list in front of me but I have decided that since I haven't used my equipment for a few years, I'd consider putting it up for sale. Before I throw it out on the auction site I thought maybe I'd offer it here first.

I have a rod, 2 reels, various fly tying materials (feathers, fur, tinsel, whatever), vest, how-to manuals, etc.

If you're interested shoot me an email or reply here.

Bob

thats sounds like a great deal so far!

I couldn't have said it better myself. Turiprap gave you some brand names that carry cheap, low end reels that will do just fine for your needs. Fish won't care how much your fly reel costs or what brand it is, either. Just suit up and get ready to enjoy a whole new way of looking at fishing.