The YA 2016 5WT Reel Shootout is out. These shootouts are an interesting read to me, regardless of bias or flaw. They provide certain comparison data and insight that’s not available elsewhere.
I’m one to admire a well-designed, aesthetically pleasing, quality fly reel and am unable to view them as mere “line holders.” I don’t own the top models, but appreciate the knowhow and effort required to produce them. As others had mentioned, there’s just something about a perfected fly reel.
Yes, I’m one of those newbies that gets excited over this stuff.