Fly Fishing Tackle: Greys G Tec 350 Fly Reel Review

Being an enthusiastic fly fisherman, I’m constantly looking for new tackle. Reels are particularly attractive to me. In fact, I’m quite a collector of high quality reels. One that I’ve recently added to my grouping is the Greys G
Tec 350. Here’s why I decided on it.

Fly Fishing Tackle – Facts Concerning the Greys G Tec 350 Fly Reel

This reel is a disc drag large arbour fly fishing reel with an outstanding price-performance ratio. A British product, the G Tec 350 has an advanced pattern which uses a verified multi-disc drag system. Precision produced from bar stock, the fishing reel is designed with a cageless, large arbour and is completely balanced. With lots of capability for backing, the 350 is equipped with a ribbed, soft-touch handle that is easy to grip in all kinds of weather. The resilient, solid anodised titanium finish of the high grade aluminium body gives this fishing reel a smooth, well-designed look.

Fly Fishing Tackle – A Few More Features of the G Tec 350

The G Tec 350 is manufactured with four Rulon disk brake pads to get flawless control. Machined from a quality grade alloy, the fishing reel has a good amount of drilled aeration holes which additionally trim the weight to just 6 ounces (173 grams). The reel’s pattern is pleasing to the eye, having red detailing on the fishing reel foot and a ribbed, soft touch red handle on the spool. The drag control knob is situated on the rear of the cage. One particular quality you’re certain to love in cold, wet weather is the knurling on the outer border of the drag knob which needs just one turn to change the drag from none to entirely on.

Fly Fishing Tackle – Closing Thoughts on the G Tec 350 Fly Reel

It’s rather uncomplicated to change the spool by means of a spring loaded lever on the spool. Simply work the lever and lift off the spool. To convert the fishing reel from left handed to right handed wind, simply take out the spool and proceed to detach the retaining cap inside the spool in order to get to the main bearing. From there, simply take off the bearing, flip it over and put on the cap. There’s very little or no line memory, because of the liberal width of the spool and the large arbour. Here is what Greys themselves say regarding this incredible fishing reel:

Truly, this reel has an exclusive style; however, what really counts is the way it operates—and this is excellently. All anglers, including big fish anglers, contest anglers, as well as those who have a need to land every fish are pleased with the four Rulon disc brake pads that enable full management all through the fight. With the indisputably large arbour, even four weight lines will touch down proficiently with very little memory. This is predominantly necessary for dry fly and buzzer work. The superior quality of the reel is highly expressed in the details; this would include the corrugated soft touch handle that extends an infallible grip during any kind of weather. (Source: http://fly.greysfishing.com/)

I couldn’t have explained it better myself! The Greys G Tec 350 fly reel has been a perfect addition to my set of fly fishing tackle.

Purchase the Greys G Tec 350 fly reel at Keen’s Tackle and Guns. For additional information in reference to fly fishing tackle, please visit www.keenstackleandguns.co.uk. Or call them on 01656 722448.