Thanks Robert! Much appreciated!

Gonna be honest, really no idea. Plastic seems pretty thick to me, and no, would not make it leak as the inner workings of the cap and seal are much lower… would probably work…. 🤷‍♂️

@@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing Thanks for the swift reply. You've convinced me. Looks like you can buy the lids separately, so if I cause a disaster, there's a way back!

It depends.. they have just released a new Elite that has a new loop design on it which is designed by the guides on Providence… they are fine, previous normal loops I would still cut off.. glad the information is useful and good luck!

Nope, adds too much weight for charter aircraft, that’s why it’s so good. Most charters have a weight limit of 15kg, add big wheels makes it normally 5kg before you have out anything in it. The pack pack straps make it very easy to hump around..

No contest, Fortuna every time… the Zane carbon is fine up to a 9#, but anything bigger you really need the drag on the Fortuna…

🤣🤣 I am going to start using yours…

Thanks Robert!😄

Hi there, I have both and the 10000 is certainly up to it and can take a 12# line… the 12000 is a big reel, although light. I now use the 10000 on my 11# and the 12000 on my 12#. For backing capacity the 12000 is better…

There are indeed! 😄

Agreed… like being attached to a Bison…

Thanks Mike!

I agree with you and still have a couple.. great budget saltwater reel. I think they moved away from it only because it occurred about the same time as the buyout, so management changed along with change of focus…

Your welcome!

David I am afraid these days you can’t take anything in hand luggage, it all needs to go in the hold… flies are ‘dangerous’ and I have seen them make some one strip all their line and backing off a reel and throw it in the bin. Rods as well…

Thank you pete for the advise and noted all will go in my main luggage! Look forward to seeing you at the sportfish meet on the 20th September !! Kind regards Dave

David I have… in fact a couple of 1912 Perfects…. And a Dutchess… we are on the same page!

@@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing Oh yes! Mine's a 1912 too - I reckon we both fell for the Red Agate? I only got the larger size, most beautiful fishing object I own. Currently trying to talk myself into a Wide Spool Perfect, the 3 3/8" probably. Those folks at Hardy must see us coming!

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Hi Craig, yes, go with a 5 ft and I have tippet ring in the end of mine making changing easy…

So do I… nope..

Thanks Alejandro!

Thanks for the comment, glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks Aaron, it was a beast!

Yup, that will work!

Hi David, thanks for commenting and yes, that will work.. make sure you get plenty of tippet material as well.. of the beach in Mauritius will most likely be small pompano and bluefin trevally which will be fine!

Thank you Peter I also purchased the Hardy zane fly reel in 9# to complement my 9# rod Thank you very much again for your great advise !! Kindest regards Dave Lloyd

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

130lb leader, Rio GT with 60lb core, 80lb braid as backing.. with very good loops!

Steffan what you can do is get some flexible rubber tubing to sleeve the back..

@@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing thanks. I guess I can also just fish it with the hook eye outside the tube right? These hooks are so small if they're inserted there's barely any hook gap left anyway.

Thanks for the comment, I personally think that all toys should have a little shininess… 😄

Thanks for the comment, probably… depends on their size, anything up to 100-150lbs is fine on a 12#, anything over and I would go up to a 13 or 14#…

thank you

Thanks for the comment!

Could not agree more!

Thanks Jeremy! 😄

@@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing aye, you're welcome, mate! Lol

Thanks Jon! Glad you enjoyed it!

Thanks Tom! Delighted you enjoyed it!

Hahahaha!

Thanks for the comment, those are a game changer….

Luck 🍀! 😄

@@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing thanks 😃

It’s very special, thanks for the comment! 35 trips is a lot! 😄

Thanks for the comment. At the Tsimane helicopter programme in the Bolivian jungle, they limit environmental impact through several strategic measures. Their operations prioritize the use of eco-friendly aviation fuel to reduce carbon emissions. They employ precise flight planning to minimize fuel consumption and avoid sensitive ecological areas. Additionally, regular maintenance of their helicopters ensures optimal engine performance and reduces emissions. They also engage with local communities to implement sustainable practices, such as supporting reforestation projects and wildlife conservation efforts, to offset any environmental footprint their activities may leave. The entire Tsimane fishing programme is operated in conjunction with the local tribes and is why it is such a success.

@@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing thanks

I think it’s a fishing trip of a lifetime… glad you enjoyed it…

The Anton…

Here there, it’s an indo pacific permit, or snub nosed dart as they call them in Australia. It’s Trachinotus Blochii, but still a permit…. And just as frustrating!

Thanks Jake, how do you determine which grain weight is best for that rod?

@@AardvarkMcLeodFlyFishing that is a great question. And thank you The first thing I like to do is talk to the manufacturer of the rod they can be a wealth of knowledge another resource would be your local Fly Shop and lastly, overtime you accumulate various fly lines with different grain weights. I like to head over to the park with a couple of reels or spools loaded with different grain weights and my favorite baitfish pattern and see which line works best. Hope this helps.

Thanks!

Thanks for the comment, glad it helped!

Thanks! 😄

Thanks for the kind comment…

Pleasure, glad you enjoyed it!