[coastrider]

Im going to be buying a new reel and after looking far and wide I realized that with all the fancy reels and hi priced gems, the answer was in my reel bag. Ive been using a CLA2 on my 4wt for years and its been flawless so after considering all the other makes such as Hatch, Tibor, Snowbee, Islander, it just makes sense to stick with a good solid reel and support a company that makes quality products at a decent price. This reel is going to be my saltwater reel for my 12' 6/7 spey off the beaches and will be lined with an Airflo Sniper 9wt 40+ I recently bought. Now the question is, is a CLA 5 enough or do I go up a size to the CLA6? I'd love to hear from some of the experienced guys here that have or have had the CLA reels. Thanks in advance, Ed

 

[middlecalf]

I use a cla6 on my echo tr 6126

 

[Rick J]

I have the CLA 6 and it will hold a single hand 10 wt salt water line I have used for tarpon an it holds a pretty fat Skagit short 575 grain line - think I would opt for the 6

 

[SteelerHeeler]

Can't speak to the line you mention but have used a CLA 5 on a 12'7" 7/8 spey using a 525 skagit head, running line, and more than enough backing. Currently have an integrated 11 wt Ambush spooled on another CLA 5. Solid reels...

 

[NVswitch]

I also use a CLA 5 on my 12'6" spey rod rated for a 7 wt. It balance that rod perfect. More than enough room for line and plenty of backing. I would opt for the CLA 5. Mike

 

[coastrider]

Thanks guys, thr hunt is on

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[GB Spey]

I use a CLA 5 on my #6 echo tr and it is plenty of reel...