The gentlemen at Megoff had been trying for years to get me to carry their reels. I field tested reels for them in both 2001 and in 2003. I helped them try to create a reel that would appeal the fishermen in the West. Unfortunately, when they finally got it right in 2004 the prices were beyond what I thought would sell. Don't get me wrong, the reels were worth every penny they needed to get for them, but they were in the same price range as titanium reels then made by other makers in Europe, and I felt it might be difficult to sell very many at those prices for a reel from the Ukraine. Two things have happened since then. First off, Megoff and I have worked together to reduce the prices on its models somewhat. Perhaps more importantly, the price of titanium has increased significantly and therefore the prices for titanium reels from other European companies has gone up considerably. Many comparable European ti reels cost from $6000.00 to $10,000. That makes the prices listed below a true bargain especially with no price increase for 2010. And these prices are for the reels where "They got it right!" These are the MDS models. They have a skeletal frame design, carbon fiber disc drag, an outgoing click, and virtually every part is either titanium or stainless. The two smaller models are designed for freshwater species and have less overall top-end drag. The two larger sizes are designed for serious freshwater and most saltwater fishing. I try to keep the MDS models and spools in stock. Their newest reel, which is also usually in stock, is a very simple trout reel in all titanium with two stainless steel ball bearings. It is so simple that there is no RH/LH gearing. Retrieve is determined by how you wind the line onto the spool. There is a very pleasant sounding click that works in both directions. The reel is a large arbor design with the spool resting on a bearing with a hole in the middle. This design allowed them to keep the reel very light, especially for a titanium model. The TR 23 model has been available for several years and has sold quite well. For 2009, they are adding a TR 45 model. They are a stunning piece of artwork at a very reasonable price. More inventory will be arriving during 2010.

Megoff MDS LA Ti 35-57

Megoff MDS LA Ti 810-1012