When was the last time you saw an all metal large arbor disc drag fly reel at this price? The answer is "never", unless you already own a Hobbs Creek. We don't like plastic reels. They're cheaper to manufacture, but nobody likes to lose a fish because of a warped spool, or a broken part. The rugged Hobbs Creek fly reel was designed to serve you for many seasons with a minimum of care. Experience the performance of a smooth disc drag and a large arbor design, and have change left over for gasoline and flies!
Average Customer Rating:
4.6 out of 5
Rating Snapshot
Rating Snapshot
(38 reviews)
5 stars
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37 of 38 (97%) customers would recommend this product to a friend.
Customer Reviews for Hobbs Creek™ Large Arbor Fly Reels or Spare Spools
Top 500 Contributor
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Good reel, great price,November 4, 2009
By waveman47from Western NY
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money
"I bought this reel to use on my 3 wt. rod and it fits and balances perfectly. I have used this reel on trout and panfish without fail. I will soon by another one for my son next fishing season. I would recommend this reel to anyone."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 2 for Hobbs Creek™ Large Arbor Fly Reels or Spare Spools
Top 1000 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Nice reel.,October 5, 2009
By goodchickenfrom south florida
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big spotted seatrout cought on a fly
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money
"I have had this rell for a few months now and I fish with it alot, at least three times a week in the back country here in SW Florida for Snook, Reds, Spotted Seatrout an this reel with a 8 wt Reddinton rod is a a nice setup for what im doing. I have even cought a few bigger fish that make long hard runs with this setup and I palmed the reel when they ran and landed every fish! This is my first setup for saltwater fising and I love it! I really dont see any reason for spending any more money on a reel. Sure there are some nicer reels that I wanted but I am satisfied with this reel . Also after the hard use in the salt water I rinsed it every time and I can see no signs of corrosion. Nice reel!"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 3 for Hobbs Creek™ Large Arbor Fly Reels or Spare Spools
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
This is great!,August 3, 2009
By couldnthinkof1from Ft. lauderdale, FL
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my old reel that broke on me
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money, utterly amazing
"today i returned my white river dogwood canyon 8 wt outfit. it broke after my second time using it. i was exchanging my outfit for another and i saw. an outfit with this 8 wt hobbs creek hc3. i used it today and it felt great. i am planning on using it for largemouth bass and occasionaly out in the flats at ft lauderdale. but today was great. i caught a 9lb 6oz florida largemouth bass. this reel is amazing. it feels great and it works great. you should get one yourself."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 4 for Hobbs Creek™ Large Arbor Fly Reels or Spare Spools
Top 100 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
smooth as silk,July 26, 2009
By treythabeastfrom straight up, g
"its smoothe holds plenty of line and just a good reel. i would pay 150 bucks for it any day"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 5 for Hobbs Creek™ Large Arbor Fly Reels or Spare Spools
Top 500 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Sweet!,June 19, 2009
By Tanthemanfrom Altamonte Springs, FL
Advantages: Ease of use
"I don't own this reel but I do the fly casting class on saturday morning and I use the TFO TiCr fly rod with this reel. Man do I love it! I own a fleuger starter fly rod kit and the reel makes soooooo much noise I think it scares the fish! With this reel, it is big and SUPER QUIET. It looks cool, too. You can not get a better reel, and the price is outstanding! $40 bucks, you've gotta be kidding me! Overall this is a great reel. Buy it, cause its awesome!"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 6 for Hobbs Creek™ Large Arbor Fly Reels or Spare Spools
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Superb reel for the money!,June 3, 2009
By JSSpencerfrom Pelham, AL
Advantages: Ease of use, Performs well, Quality, Style/Design, Value for money
"I purchased the HCII reel to go along with my 9' TFO 5 wt professional series rod and the reel is perfectly matched.
The finish is well done and it is easily switched from a left hand to right hand retrieve. This reel is an excellent option for the beginner to the experienced fly fisherman. I like mine so much I plan to buy the HC1 for my bamboo fly rod."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
3
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 7 for Hobbs Creek™ Large Arbor Fly Reels or Spare Spools
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Great Reel !!,April 7, 2009
By Micahfrom Batesville, Mississippi
"My White River Classic reel was recently stolen. I am on a tight budget, so I selected the Hobbs Creek 7/8. As soon as I held it, I felt the quality! I immediately purchased it, drove 9 hours home and with no sleep took it to the river to fish. This reel is flawless! There is nothing more I could ask for in a reel! Thank You Bass Pro for having such high quality products at an affordable price!"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 8 for Hobbs Creek™ Large Arbor Fly Reels or Spare Spools
Top 1000 Contributor
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
nice silent reel for the people,April 2, 2009
By Taddeifrom Yokohama, Japan
"I don't have fished for several years because I was so irritated by my former noisy fly reel ... in reality, I've been too busy to fish. Now I'm back to fly fishing and found that large arbor reel comes into fashon. After that, I bought this model to know why people like these types of reel. I've used it from this January, so I'm not sure whether large arbor keeps line straight eternally or not yet. As of now, all I can say is that this reel is very light and works very silently, without any trouble. I must see if the line goes scroll for further 6 months or so. That's why I don't give five stars."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Saltwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
1
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 9 for Hobbs Creek™ Large Arbor Fly Reels or Spare Spools
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Quiet and smooth,March 13, 2009
By coachbobfrom Louisiana/Florida/Colorado
"I currently have several HC reels and use them instead of several much more expensive reels I own. As reels go, more money doesn't mean better. The HCs are smooth operating and have a good drag, but my favorite quality is that they are quiet. I can't stand a loud click on a reel, and that is missing in these reels. No complaints and no breakdowns even though I mistreat them badly. I use them primarily for bass, bluegill and trout. I have fished them in -20s wind chill and 100+ temps with no problem."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 10 for Hobbs Creek™ Large Arbor Fly Reels or Spare Spools
Top 250 Contributor
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
Goos reel,November 30, 2008
By Highlanderfrom Colorado
"I put this reel on a rod that my wife had made for Fathers day a few years back. I am new to fly fishing so i did not want to spend alot. This reel has worked well for me and I have not had any problems with it. I am playing on buying another one!"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 11 for Hobbs Creek™ Large Arbor Fly Reels or Spare Spools
Overall Rating:
3
out of 5
Good and Bad,September 28, 2008
By Troutgodfrom Mechanicsburg, Pa
"Bought the Hobb's Creek for my 5 wt and I love it. Light weight, nice drag for 4 lb trout. No complaints about the performance so I thought I would get the 7-8 weight and try for salmon. While performing OK, the drag is just too weak for 20-30 lb kings. I tightened the drag all the way down and it's just not enough. I still have to control the reel by palming. This past week I hooked up with a giant salmon in NY. The fish headed down river and while trying to control by palming the reel the handle broke off. 35+ lb fish and no way to reel. Great reel for trout. Not so great for salmon."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
4
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 12 for Hobbs Creek™ Large Arbor Fly Reels or Spare Spools
Top 1000 Contributor
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
great reel for price,June 24, 2008
By jdavis22from Clanton, AL
"I got this reel in a 3 wt to go on a TFO 7'6" 3 wt rod and it balanced perfectly. I am impressed with the overall smoothness of the reel especially in the drag. I used it in North Carolina and it worked perfectly. I will definately purchase another one soon."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
2
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 13 for Hobbs Creek™ Large Arbor Fly Reels or Spare Spools
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
perfect,June 8, 2008
By troutkillrfrom san bernardino, ca
"dont let the price fool u i love this reel it worked great for trout in colorado"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
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Review 14 for Hobbs Creek™ Large Arbor Fly Reels or Spare Spools
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
No need to buy a $200 reel,May 29, 2008
By Juicemanfrom Kentucky
"Caught a 25", 9lb freshwater drum on this 6wt reel and it handled the situation beautifully. The drag was easy to adjust and kept the fish at bay and easy to handle. Love this reel...I'm getting another one for my 5wt rod soon."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
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Review 15 for Hobbs Creek™ Large Arbor Fly Reels or Spare Spools
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
incredible value,March 5, 2008
By choucasfrom Paris France
"after buying one HCR2 with a White River #5 weight rod , my first ever fly fishing outfit , i had only positive comments from experienced fishermen here in France : i have used it everywhere since , from alaska to Chile , Austria ; i bought several spare spools with different line types or weight and then another complete reel for better versatility with my other rods . for most freshwater situations this compact and light reel will do the job , the price will free your mind to take it in difficult terrains ."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
2
Do you own a boat?:
No
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Review 16 for Hobbs Creek™ Large Arbor Fly Reels or Spare Spools
Overall Rating:
3
out of 5
Hobbs creek,December 9, 2007
By 724trouthunter
"I have enjoyed this reel, it is light wieght and holds plenty of line."
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Review 17 for Hobbs Creek™ Large Arbor Fly Reels or Spare Spools
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
awsome,November 20, 2007
By kidfisherfrom vernon ct
"a proposturisly grand reel which inquires a displeasing efforf in the field of bass but in the field of trout in was most pleasing"
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
Would you recommend this product as a gift?:
Yes
0 of 4 people found this review helpful.
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Review 18 for Hobbs Creek™ Large Arbor Fly Reels or Spare Spools
Overall Rating:
4
out of 5
white river HC-1,October 18, 2007
By bobfrom Reading MA
"I bought this reel in the spring of this year for a spare to tote with me in the event i needed it. I use it for my sinking line on my Sage 4 weight , 9' , rod, and it is a perfect compliment to my growing outfits. The drag is that of a reel costing a hundred dollars more. smooth and and worry free. I landed a 17 inch rainbow from the Deerfied river here in Massachusetts and it performed quite well. I am certainly going to purchase another. It is a wonderful reel thus far and I have recomended it to my friends and other fly guys. Good job on this one. Bob C."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
5+
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
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Review 19 for Hobbs Creek™ Large Arbor Fly Reels or Spare Spools
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
Awesome Reel,September 25, 2007
By Tyler
"Great Reel!! I love the action and the quality of this reel. It has brought many trout to my net. Keep it up"
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Review 20 for Hobbs Creek™ Large Arbor Fly Reels or Spare Spools
Overall Rating:
5
out of 5
best fly reel ever owned,July 12, 2007
By SJfrom Parker, CO
"I bought my first Hobbs Creek Large Arbor fly reel last year. It's the best reel I have ever owned. I liked it so much I bought a second one this spring. For an inexpensive reel I like that they are made of metal. For the price you can buy another reel instead of just an extra spool for different lines."
What is your favorite type of fishing?:
Freshwater
How many times a month do you fish on average?:
4
Do you own a boat?:
Yes
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