Fly Fishing Tackle Review: Cortland Endurance Fly Reel Model 599857
Website design By BotEap.comIf fly fishing is your passion, then you are undoubtedly always looking for ways to improve both your technique and your tackle. There is a wide variety of fly fishing tackle available, especially on the internet, so it can be difficult to choose what is best for your particular preferences. Reading reviews is a great way to stay informed. In that spirit, I’d like to share my thoughts on an excellent fly fishing reel, the Cortland Endurance Fly Reel Model 599857.
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Website design By BotEap.comThe Cortland Endurance Model 599857 Fly Reel is a smart design featuring interchangeable standard and large cassettes. This makes it quite versatile for both trout and salmon fishing. It comes with four reels, 2x 7/8 and 2x 9/10, making the reel a superior value right out of the box. The cassettes are made from a high strength polycarbonate material. I did some research on polycarbonate and learned that it is an extra strong type of plastic that is used where safety and durability are important, such as bulletproof windows. This material has a superior weight/strength ratio and is nearly unbreakable. Polycarbonate is also much lighter than other materials in its class, such as acrylic, making it an ideal material for use in fishing reels, where weight and strength are such important considerations.
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Website design By BotEap.comIn addition to the light weight of the reel, there is a cast aluminum frame and spool that you are sure to appreciate during long fishing sessions. Model 599857 has a super smooth compound center disc drag and is easy to change for left or right hand retrieve. The quick release spool has an exposed edge. When I need a faster recovery, it’s a snap to insert the Big Tree Cassette. For maximum backing and line capacity, the standard axle cassette is perfect. Additional reels are of course available. The frame features a cast and machined design that is quite strong, yet lightweight, making it one of my favorite fly fishing reels. Finally, the real thing comes with an incredible lifetime guarantee.
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Website design By BotEap.comI prefer a center mounted drag and this reel does not disappoint with its super smooth cork composite drag. The drag is easily adjusted from ultralight to full power thanks to the adjustment knob and non-slip polyurethane handle, so there’s no need to worry about using it in cold, wet weather. The angler can apply additional drag across the exposed edge. The retention lever makes it easy to remove and lock the reel to the frame. I especially like that the puck drag is designed to be audible when the line goes down and silent on the retrieve. This reel is 3 1/4 inches in diameter and weighs 6.4 ounces with the standard cassette installed. When you have the large axle cassette on, it weighs a bit more, at 6.7 ounces.
Website design By BotEap.comFor my money, the Cortland Endurance Model 599857 reel is a superior and well priced fly fishing piece.