Beulah
Large Arbour 7/8 Reel
The new range of Beulah Large Arbour reels are built by BFR in their China
factory. There are three reels in the range a 5/6, 7/8, and 9/10, Beulah
supplied us with the 7/8 for review along with their Saltwater 7 wt Guide
Series another new edition to their growing range, but we are going to
concentrate on the Large Arbour reel here.
The series
of Beulah Large Arbour reels are cast alloy and available in three colours,
Silver, Gold and Beulah Green, the reel foot is black. The design is quite
stunning, large cut outs in the spool face and holes drilled into the
centre of spool to aid fast drying of the line and backing. The handle
is plastic with a comfortable finger grip.
Spool
removed, signs of corrosion showing on bush.
Spool release
is via a sprung lever making the changing of spools a very simple affair
even with cold hands.
The fully
sealed drag is set via a large three sided wheel and is extremely smooth
and easily adjusted.
Reel back.
Described
in the literature as corrosion proof we headed off for some saltwater
action in the kayak, the reel was very pleasant to use and balanced the
Beulah 7 wt extremely well, stripping line from the reel was uneventful,
the drag controlling any likelihood of overruns which can occur at the
most annoying times. Sadly the fish weren't playing so we didn't get an
opportunity to test the drag, not that our UK saltwater species are likely
to cause it any problems.
On return
home, the spool was removed and the whole reel was given a good rinse
in cold fresh water and left separated to dry as we would with any of
our own reels. The following day the drag casing was showing signs of
corrosion which was rather disappointing; this failing has been pointed
out to the guys at Beulah.
Overall the
Beulah Large Arbour looks and feels very well made, if your in the market
for a new freshwater reel then the Beulah range is worth looking at, but
for Saltwater your money would be wiser spent elsewhere.
Reel bag
supplied with all Beulah reels.
The reel
is supplied in a strong padded case with the Beulah logo stitched onto
the front flap which is fastened with a Velcro tab.
Give Beulah
a call on 01420 489111 for your nearest dealer, mention AnglersAfloat
and you might even get a discount!
