[fishatty]

I have a 14' GL3 8 wt and RIO Windcutter WWF 8/9/10 line. Any advice on a compatible reel?

 

[JDJones]

Spey reels

Get the largest reel you can find at a price that won't break the bank. Redington AS or AR 13/14 for example.

 

[t_richerzhagen]

More Rod More Reel

JD's observation is a good one. You will likely pick up a heavier rod in the future and that will require more reel, especially if you move to a longer line, which compounds things.

One of the advantages of the head system is that it works with much lighter reels.

 

[MJC]

Which Reel?

Tioga #12 Standard Arbor

 

[Dutch]

Personally I would go for a LOOP Evotec, HD 9thirteen, or a LOOP 3W.
I love them both....
Hans

 

[Bob Pauli]

REEL

Buy a reel that has the capacity for a WF12Float + 300 yards of Micron 30# backing. This will give you the reel capacity to hold 200 + yards of 30lb Micron and most spey lines.

 

[flytyer]

Bob Pauli got it nailed in my opinion. Buy a reel on the basis of capacity and you will not be sorry. Brand is optional and entirely up to you because reels with this capacity are all of good quality.

 

[fishatty]

Thanks

I appreciate the input; tight lines