I just picked up a brand new Loop Midge reel (0-2wt + 25yds. backing, 2.7 oz.) for less than 25% of the msrp. My delima is should I cut down a 4wt wf-floating line and use gel-spun backing, make a "shooting head" type line for it, or should I just trade it to someone for a similar value reel that is a tad bigger???

My rod that this will be used on is a Sage XP 490-4 that I just finished building. I really like the size and weight of this reel, Loop's next size up has only one differance, an increased spool width (approx. .250") with a minimal increase in weight (< 1/4 oz.).

help me out here boys, I really did not think I'd get the reel for $100 let alone for under $100. sometimes things are just to good to pass up, don't 'cha think??

OK; buy a bigger reel for that four weight

That rod is more than a four weight (I have one) I use a Lampson LP1 on it with a 5 weight line and it's a cannon ! ! !

With that Loop reel buy a 1 wieght they are a BLAST to fish (I have one them too). I used it at Pass Lake on those Brown's and creek fishing

1mtlhead

I just notice your from Arlington

I live in Stanwood; let's hook up and I have several lines you can try on that rod

PM me if you wish