| If you're looking for a new fly fishing reel, then | | | | perhaps you'll have another rod that you can use |
| perhaps you already know roughly what you | | | | with different lines for fishing in different locations, |
| want, or what brand you'll choose, or what | | | | or for catching different fish. |
| features you need or want. Alternatively you | | | | 7. It's worth marking the weight of the line on the |
| might not have much of an idea what you want, | | | | reel, so that it's easy to find what you need when |
| and want some help. | | | | you've got lots of reels. You can also keep your |
| Here's what you need to know. | | | | reels well organised too. |
| 1. Getting it wrong can be an expensive mistake, | | | | 8. A fishing reel bag is a great idea, and will ensure |
| and could even put you off fishing. It's better to | | | | that your reels aren't damaged during transit, or |
| wait a while and get the right reel, rather than | | | | storage. They'll also need less maintenance and will |
| rush into it and get something that's not right, and | | | | last longer if they are looked after properly. |
| that you won't use. | | | | 9. If you're new to fishing then perhaps you won't |
| 2. If you fish for trout, then you strip the line by | | | | have heard of all the brands available, or maybe |
| hand. Don't forget to check that you can easily do | | | | you'll have some idea as to what you want. You |
| this with the new reel you're considering. | | | | might want to ask your friends and other anglers |
| 3. Many people who fish for salmon use the | | | | what sort of things they look for in a reel, and |
| handle on the reel. If you're looking for a salmon | | | | their preferred brands. |
| reel, is the handle sturdy enough and easy to | | | | 10. The cost of finding the right fishing reel, |
| use? | | | | shouldn't be the deciding factor. It's much better |
| 4. If you regularly fish for both trout and salmon, | | | | to save up for the right reel, that offer the |
| then you might be better off with two rods and | | | | features you need, rather than rushing into buying |
| reels, rather than having to change reels, or | | | | something unsuitable. If you're going to be doing a |
| changing your style of fishing. | | | | lot of fishing, then you'll want a decent reliable reel |
| 5. Lightweight reels are very popular, but not for | | | | from a reputable manufacturer. If you're only |
| everyone. Some people like a bit of weight to | | | | going fishing once or twice a year, the cost will be |
| help them hold the fishing rod steady. Perhaps | | | | important to you. |
| you've never bought a reel before, and don't | | | | Now you know more about what to look for, and |
| know what you'll prefer. | | | | how to choose the right one, perhaps now is the |
| 6. You might need to budget for new lines, or | | | | right time to buy a fishing reel. |