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    Fishing Reel Case for Lens - Anyone using? Recommendations?

    Looking into a case to transport lenses on Linhof boards.

    Fishing reel cases look interesting, anyone using one?

    Quite a few years ago I had a Fishpond single reel case that was OK, but I would prefer to have one case that holds at least 4 lenses, not a bunch of individual cases. I did a quick search on Amazon but did not recognize most of the brands they have for sale.

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    Re: Fishing Reel Case for Lens - Anyone using? Recommendations?

    Somebody here was recommending the Cabella's reel case. It is inexpensive and I bought one and it works fine. It will not give you the level of protection you'd get from a dedicated photo bag manufacturer, but then you are only paying $20 something.

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    Re: Fishing Reel Case for Lens - Anyone using? Recommendations?

    I use Allen Company fishing reel cases. One even fits nicely inside a pelican case I have in case I need more protection.

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    Re: Fishing Reel Case for Lens - Anyone using? Recommendations?

    I keep this as a spare: http://fishpondusa.com/product/detai...reel-case/1982
    The second-largest blue case will hold three big lenses on Linhof boards, or four smaller lenses.
    Last edited by Ari; 21-Sep-2016 at 10:30.

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    Re: Fishing Reel Case for Lens - Anyone using? Recommendations?

    I store my lenses in the now discontinued PhotoBackpacker boxes. I have also packed mounted lenses in sandwich bags stuffed into Crown Royal bags.


    However, I have read posts here from folks who do use fishing reel cases from Orvis. I have looked at the orvis reel bags and they seem worth your consideration.
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    Re: Fishing Reel Case for Lens - Anyone using? Recommendations?

    I've been using the cabelas spinning reel cases for several years. They do the job and I prefer them over wraps. Most of my lenses on linhof boards go in the medium size. http://www.cabelas.com/product/Cabel...Id%3D734095080 $12

    sorry, now I see you don't want a bunch of cases.

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    Re: Fishing Reel Case for Lens - Anyone using? Recommendations?

    +1 in the Cabela's cases

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    Re: Fishing Reel Case for Lens - Anyone using? Recommendations?

    I use the Fishpond Stowaway Reel Case. It is perfect for Linhof size boards and 4x5 filmholders can be stored on edge. The bottom is moulded and waterproof. The case holds my lenses, film holders and accessories.
    http://www.anglerslane.com/Merchant2...egory_Code=FSP

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    Re: Fishing Reel Case for Lens - Anyone using? Recommendations?

    Hi Bob,

    I use the Cabela's reel case to hold my lenses on Technika type boards. They work great for storage. As for travel, I have carried them in the car when I am going to use multiple formats and I am going to use different lenses with each. I might carry them on an airplane and store them under the seat in front of me. The case is not as protective as a hard-sided case, but I am not using it for the same purpose as one of those.

    http://www.cabelas.com/product/fishi..._SEQ_104527080

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    Re: Fishing Reel Case for Lens - Anyone using? Recommendations?

    I use the Cabela's but Fishpond has a really good one as does Orvis.
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