Leland on the Tibor Spring Creek CL Fly Fishing Reel
The
Tibor Spring Creek CL (ConstaLube) Fly Fishing Reel has
it all: a
powerful drag built to tight specifications and a
large arbor
spool to out-crank that monster as it shoots by you. The cork lined
drag is very
smooth to protect light tippets. The unique Tibor
ConstaLube System keeps
the brake lubed at all times. No more worries when the fishing calls
for 7X, or even 8X! Do yourself a favor and outfit your fly rod with
the Tibor Spring Creek Fly Reel. The only ones who should be nervous
are the fish!
Leland on Specifications
These reels match so well with the lightweight fly
rods it's hard to tell where the reel ends and the rod begins. Coupled
with a drag system that can
protect 7X tippet, these reels are stout
enough to land any fish in the river. This series features reels that
complement rod
sizes 3-6.
Specifications:
- Weight: 3.8 oz.
- Frame Diameter: 3 inches
- Spool Width: 1.25 inches
- Line + Yards of Backing: 3 + 110 20 lb, 4 + 100 20 lb.
Leland on the Tibor Light Fly Fishing Reels
"What is ConstaLube? Ted Juracsik has designed a
drag composed of Jenvan felt and a special lubricant, TiborLubeTM,
which presses against the reel's brake drum. This produces a system of
continuous lubrication resulting in the smoothest drag ever designed in
a trout-sized reel.
Ted Juracsik launched his freshwater Tibor Light® series in 1999, to
the delight of trout, bass and other light fly anglers. This series now
features the ConstaLubeTM (CL) System, an innovative drag design
composed of a special felt and lubricant, producing constant
lubrication for a totally smooth drag throughout the entire range of
resistance.
The Tibor Light Spring Creek CL, Tail Water CL, and Back Country CL
Wide are designed with the same uncompromising standards as our
time-tested Billy Pate and Tibor series. Suitable for 3 to 8 weight
rods in both fresh and saltwater conditions, even the most fragile
tippet can be fished with complete confidence. Their quality and
constuction, watch-like precision, and superb drag system will deliver
unmatched performance against anything fron an 8 inch brook trout to a
30 lb. tarpon."
Leland on Tibor Fly Fishing Reels
In Hungarian, Tibor translates to "Ted" (as in
Ted Juracsik,
the
company founder). In fly fishing, Tibor translates to "high performance
reels built like tanks." As with most accomplished innovators, Juracsik
saw a problem; the lack of a substantial saltwater fly reel, and went
out and solved it.
An avid saltwater fly fisherman, Ted began fishing in Florida in the early 1960's. In 1970, he met
Billy Pate and two became fast friends, and fishing companions. By 1976, the melding of these two minds resulted in the first
Billy Pate Fly fishing Reel, forever changing saltwater fly-fishing. However, the Tibor story really begins decades earlier, in Budapest, Hungary.
Born in Budapest, Ted Juracsik was raised fishing the Danube River. At 17, he became the
youngest person ever to earn their
Masterpapers
in the Tool and Die trade. Shortly after embarking on his career, he
joined the Hungarian freedom fighters in their attempt to overthrow the
Soviet Union. The revolt was unsuccessful, and for the benefit of the
fly fishing world, Ted fled to the United States.
He lived in
New York working for several tool and die companies. In 1961, he opened
his own business, and by 1976 he was manufacturing world class fly
reels. The first line of reels Tibor produced was the
Billy Pate Anti-Reverse series.
These reels made the once impossible task of landing world-class
saltwater fish not only possible, but pleasurable. The Billy Pate reels
are still being manufactured today. The design is so sound that nothing
has changed since their inception. To date, over 20 world record fish
have been caught on them.
In 1995, Tibor introduced the
Tibor Series reels.
The same impregnated cork drag that performed so well in the Billy Pate
Reels, is used in this series, as well. Models are available for giant
sailfish to rainbow trout. In 1999, the company introduced the
Tibor Light;
a terrific line of freshwater reels that employ all the knowledge and
know-how gleaned from producing the Tibor and Billy Pate reels.
All
Tibor reels are manufactured at their machine shop in Delray Beach,
Florida. Made with 100% corrosion proof materials, every Tibor reel is
saltwater friendly.
Tibor on Tibor Fly Fishing Reels
"THE BENCHMARK FOR CUSTOM-CRAFTED FLY REELS
The Tibor series of reels were first introduced in 1995 and
have established themselves as the benchmark for custom-crafted fly
reels. After years of development and input from the likes of Lefty
Kreh and Flip Pallot, Ted was finally satisfied with a reel that truly
has set a new standard in fly fishing reel technology.
The
spool's large arbor design significantly enhances the rate of line
retrieval which is critical when you're trying to control speedsters
like bonefish, bonito, or wahoo. Tibor Reels are also a mainstay for
Spey enthusiasts, delivering the ultimate balance, overall capacity and
drag performance for the double handed rod.
As with all of
Ted's reels, the drag system is absolutely flawless and has withstood
the test of the world's most demanding game fish, including 234 World
Records, so far. If you were to own only one fly reel, this is the one
to have."
Tibor on Tibor
"No matter how technological the fishing industry becomes,
it's nice to know it still holds a place for the timeless values of
integrity and Old World craftsmanship. In the world of fly fishing,
that place is occupied by legends like Billy Pate, Lefty Kreh and a
Hungarian tool and die master with a passion for fly fishing and a gift
for reel design: Tibor "Ted" Juracsik.
Ted's family business,
Tibor (pronounced TEE-bor) Reel Corporation is the world leader in the
design and manufacture of the highest quality fly fishing reels.
Juracsik revolutionized the saltwater fly fishing reel industry with
the introduction of his first anti-reverse Billy Pate Fly Reel in 1976,
followed by the internationally acclaimed line of Tibor Reels in 1995,
the innovative freshwater Tibor Light series in 1999, and in 2005, the
exciting Tibor QC Series - destined to be another classic.
Tibor
Juracsik was born in Budapest, Hungary where much of his youth was
spent fishing on the Danube River. At 17 he became the youngest
Hungarian ever to earn his Masterpapers in the tool and die trade. In
the 1950's, having joined the Hungarian Freedom Fighters in their
unsuccessful revolt against Soviet rule, Tibor was forced to flee his
native land. Eventually, he immigrated to the United States and
established his own tool and die business in New York State in 1959,
where in the waters off Long Island, he also resumed his interest in
fishing.
In 1970, Ted met Billy Pate on a trip to the Florida
Keys. The two became fishing buddies and Pate shared with Ted the
problems inherent in the saltwater reels of the time -corrosion, the
uneven action of early drag systems, and simply being overmatched by
the power and "reel smoking" runs of larger saltwater prey.
Back
at his shop, Juracsik applied his tool and die making skills to these
challenges. After testing several prototypes, the Billy Pate Fly Reel
was introduced and instantly established new standards of quality,
design, and durability for saltwater fly reels. The design has proven
so sound, that nothing has changed since its inception. Suddenly, the
nearly impossible task of landing world-class saltwater fish was not
only possible, but pleasurable. Still revered by many as the toughest
and most dependable on the market, Billy Pate Reels are manufactured
exclusively by the Tibor Reel Corporation to this day.
In 1979,
Juracsik moved his manufacturing operations to South Florida, where he
also maintains a smaller machine shop devoted to research and
development.
Tibor reels are made "by fishermen for
fishermen," and the Juracsik family is proud their products are 100%
"Made in the USA." With the exception of the ball bearings, every part
of every reel is precision machined and hand assembled in their Delray
Beach facility. Ted's belief in design based on simplicity and
functionality goes back to his days as a young apprentice. "The old
masters always told me the most beautiful machines have the least
moving parts," he says.
At the recent International Game Fish
Association (IGFA) Inaugural World Record Achievement Awards, Tibor
Reel Corporation received First Place honors for the most world records
(41) set on their fly reels in 2004. IGFA Hall of Fame fisherman, Lefty
Kreh describes Tibor Reels as "the finest saltwater reels I have ever
used." They are the prized possession of every fisherman who owns one.
Each is capable of delivering the lifetime of virtually
maintenance-free fishing enjoyment for which Tibor Reels are famous."
