Am looking to order one, but can't decide what would do best on my 9'6" 8 wt.--should I go for the 8 at $195, or the 10 at $210? Will the extra line capacity justify the added weight? Also--large or small arbor? My natural inclination is to go large...anybody have any input?

It's spooky trying to buy things without first running your fingers over them...I mean, I don't even know what these reels SOUND like (though I know Medalists are annoying as snot). Limitation of living on an island...

Do many of you out there run line rated heavier than your rods? I'm wondering if it would be a good idea to run 9 wt line on my 8 wt rod...I do this with my trout rod for increased rod loading.

...thanks for your comments...