Full Version: Teton "Tioga" flyreels
I been using the Tiogas since I first started guiding. Their reputation as tough, dependable, affordable reel has been earned. I just received the new #4 & #12 Tiogas & was pleasantly surprised. These reels have been considerably "dressed" up, compared to the original Tiogas & look a lot more like their more expensive brother, the Teton. Price point is comparable to the Orvis Mid-Arbor, so if you're "looking", these are worth taking a closer look...
I have not used the new ones or the large arbor models but I use a tioga reel on my 5 and 7weight rods and I have to agree with wyldgene, I love these reels with ALL of my body.
They may be a bit heavier than some of the higher $$ reels but they are extremely well made and are practically indestructable. The drag on them is smooth and has a nice, smooth startup.
They also look pretty. Wyldgene told me that he especially loves the way they look on his Winston rods.
They may be a bit heavier than some of the higher $$ reels but they are extremely well made and are practically indestructable. The drag on them is smooth and has a nice, smooth startup.
They also look pretty. Wyldgene told me that he especially loves the way they look on his Winston rods.
Actually they went on a couple of very pretty T&T's, an 863 Helix & a 1509 Double Handed...
Here is a link to the Tiogas on Cabelas.
Decent priced reels. I'd like to hold one before I bought one though.
Decent priced reels. I'd like to hold one before I bought one though.
QUOTE (brandon722 @ Mar 2 2006, 11:29 AM) 
Here is a link to the Tiogas on Cabelas.
Decent priced reels. I'd like to hold one before I bought one though.
Decent priced reels. I'd like to hold one before I bought one though.
I'll have a 1/2 doz. or so along @ Ft. Smith...
You wont be disappointed Brandon.
Gene, do they still make em in the silverish grey? They dont look as good in black or that green color.
Gene, do they still make em in the silverish grey? They dont look as good in black or that green color.
Gene-
I'm definitely interested - I had my eye set on a Battenkill Mid Arbor (I like the chrome and larger arbor), but if I could get a comparable large arbor for similar price, that would be even better.
Will you be at the Bighorn gathering?
I'm definitely interested - I had my eye set on a Battenkill Mid Arbor (I like the chrome and larger arbor), but if I could get a comparable large arbor for similar price, that would be even better.
Will you be at the Bighorn gathering?
QUOTE (brandon722 @ Mar 2 2006, 11:42 AM)
Gene-
I'm definitely interested - I had my eye set on a Battenkill Mid Arbor (I like the chrome and larger arbor), but if I could get a comparable large arbor for similar price, that would be even better.
Will you be at the Bighorn gathering?
I'm definitely interested - I had my eye set on a Battenkill Mid Arbor (I like the chrome and larger arbor), but if I could get a comparable large arbor for similar price, that would be even better.
Will you be at the Bighorn gathering?
Yeah, I gonna try for @ least one day, maybe tent it if the weather's not too bad.
The one thing that sets the Tioga apart is the spool release. I like that big, positive plunger a lot better than those itty-bitty "try & get yer finger in here & push me sideways w/o bending me" tabs...
Well then, if I might, I'd like to try one of dem suckers!
I'd like to at least cast one. Do you sell them too?
I'd like to at least cast one. Do you sell them too?
Nope, I just seem to collect 'em... 
Just my 2 cents....I have a Tioga for my 4wt....love it. Will defeintly be a reel that has made my 'Inner Circle of Trust' for future purchases.
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