"I checked out the CV2 fly reels and found them to be not such a great value. A true large arbor reel has a wider than average body and spool. The CV2 reel design is called a Psuedo Large Arbor. By taking the body of the White River Classic standard arbor reel and matching it up with a small width " Large Arbor" spool. White River passes this reel off as a true Large Arbor. Actually all you get is out of this reel is less backing capacity compared to most any other trout reel. I dont know who calculated the backing capacity chart on the 5/6 reels but I could only get 40 yards of 20 pound backing on the reel with a weight forward 5 weight line and 35 yards with a weight forward 6 weight line. I wouldn't consider using a double taper line with this reel at all. If you've got your heart set on a White River reel, I would spend a few more dollars and get the 270 reel or a few less and get the Classic reel."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
No
"I use this reel on my 2wt 6' TFO setup and it performs flawlessly. the 3-5 wt balances my outfit very well, and the drag is smooth enought to fight 14-16 in browns and protect a 7x tippet. The machining and quality of this reel are unsurpassed. You cant get a better value!"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
