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TheSteelheadBum · Lunker Joined: 17 Dec 2005 Posts: 528 Location: The Joe

Which reel would you say is the most sturdy 4.5" reel they offer?

1) Bob James

2) Purist II Y2041 or Y2051

3) John Wilson Heritage

I ask this as I have heard that some of their reels just don't seem to be really beefy. I have no idea as I have never even held one. I will not be running anything over 8 pound leads on this so I wouldn't think this would be an issue, but would appreciate any input anyone may have...

Thank You,

Kory

FishOn13 · Posted: Wed Apr 09, 2008 10:19 pm Post subject:

I own a purist 2051 its pretty beefy my friend used to use his on kings in NY. Im trying to sell mine right now.

TheSteelheadBum · Lunker Joined: 17 Dec 2005 Posts: 528 Location: The Joe

Anyone have any experience with the John Wilson Heritage?

Thank You for your time FishOn13, much appreciated!

Cornbread · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 7:49 am Post subject:

The Heritage is pretty much a mondo ported 2041. I had a 2041 for a long time, very solid reel. Hands down one of my favorite production reels. You'll be pleased.
CB

TheSteelheadBum · Lunker Joined: 17 Dec 2005 Posts: 528 Location: The Joe

Ditchrat · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 12:43 pm Post subject:

TheSteelheadBum · Lunker Joined: 17 Dec 2005 Posts: 528 Location: The Joe

Thank you Ditch, appreciate the info!

Snowmonkey · Posted: Thu Apr 10, 2008 6:15 pm Post subject: ...

I have the Bob James and the Purist and I have not had a problem w/either. I mainly fish the Bob James, and over the years have beat up on it and dropped it plenty w/out incident. I don't think it would be a top choice for real big water (a very light reel), but suits me fine for Lake Erie tribs and just about every other GL trib I've used it on.

Mike

TheSteelheadBum · Lunker Joined: 17 Dec 2005 Posts: 528 Location: The Joe

Cool, yeah this will be used on smaller water with lighter leads so should be fine....

Thank You

blackie · Fry Joined: 09 Jan 2006 Posts: 20 Location: ohio

I've used a Bob James now for about 4 years. They look much more fragile than they are. I took it to michigan for kings this past fall and fished a 15lb main line and 12lb p-line cfx tippet and honked on fish with it and it held up just fine.

CplG · Adult Joined: 20 Oct 2005 Posts: 70 Location: Parma,Ohio

Have to agree with the Monkey here... hmm I must be getting soft . I have had my James for close to 3 seasons and while I wouldnt say its beefy it has fished great for that time.

Like he said for the Erie tribs its pefect with a nice 4-8# stick

Cpl G

JFL · Lunker Joined: 17 Feb 2005 Posts: 105

If you do decide to go with any of the 'Bob James' reels (Y2080, Y2080L, or Y2084L ~ the 4" Lightweight), make certain that you apply only a reasonable amount of pressure when winding new monofilament on the reel, the spools are heavily ported and I have seen one case where a user wound line on using far too much tension, thereby warping the spool.

I use fly line for backing on my Y2080L, and it seems to be just fine, certainly lighter than using a tonne of dacron.

I no longer fish with my 2040 (original Purist), but I did find it to be less affected by dust or grit, as the bearings were less exposed than on the Bob James.

Ditchrat · Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 9:54 am Post subject:

steelie4u · Lunker Joined: 14 Sep 2004 Posts: 101 Location: Parma Ohio

i have a BJ 2080 that i use alot for 3 seasons, it has caught Browns and CoHos up to 19lb with 6 lb tippet and TONS of steel, the reel is more durable that it appears, the start up is incredible and the weight is like a feather( balances out my GLX's perfect) I havent used the purist reels but have heard alot of good things about them.