Reel
Fly reel
How to fish a fly reel for Fly Fishing.
Characteristics
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Spool
Drum
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Mount
Under
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Drag
Disc
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Retrieve
Manual
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Anti-reverse
No
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Habitats
Freshwater, Saltwater
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Methods
Fly Fishing
Large arbor
Spool design speeds line retrieval and reduces line memory.
Reel foot
Metal base attaches the reel securely to the fly rod handle.
Drag knob
External dial adjusts resistance to control powerful fish runs.
What fish can you catch with a fly reel?
What is a fly reel used for?
A fly reel is a large-arbor drum that stores backing and fly line. Drag is a disc; the reel does not cast the fly.
How is a fly reel different from similar gear?
The rod and fly line do the casting. Not a centerpin. Anti-reverse stays off so you can back up line by hand.
When should you use a fly reel?
Match it to the fly rod weight class, from trout outfits up to salt and pike.
What problems does a fly reel solve?
It holds backing for a long run and adds a smooth drag when a fish takes you past the stripping hand.
Fly reel size chart
Common sizes and ratings for this part of the kit.
- 2 kg 3wt
- 3 kg 4wt
- 4 kg 5wt
- 5 kg 6wt
- 6 kg 7wt
- 8 kg 8wt
- 9 kg 9wt
- 10 kg 10wt
- 12 kg 12wt