caged fly reel Swing Fishing - Full Cage/Frame - Large Arbor - Fully CNC Machined 6061-T6 with Satin Black Anodized Finish and monofilament line Dingley / J.J.S. Walker -

I use VMC Ike Approved Weighted Swimbait Hooks from 1/16 to 1/2-ounce

The lack of resistance in the tail allows the bait to hunt left and right with an erratic action

Currently, the earliest lot number I've found for model 6000 is #070400 made in July, 1964

Equips with worm shaft transmission system, fast progressive drag, and XXL even flow roller that reduces line twists by freely rolling over the line roller without friction

Uses coarse foam to extend time between cleaning

I find that a light steelhead fly reel and rod setup is a lot easier on the arms and shoulders after a long day on the rivers, and a smaller reel properly rigged up with lots of backing should hold more than enough line to manage big steelhead