| There is a lot more to a fly reel then simply | | | | reel is an extra spool, which is great if you also |
| holding the fly fishing line. The reel when fighting a | | | | have an intermediate or sinking line as well. This |
| big fish can mean the difference between a nice | | | | will allow you to fish most conditions, by quickly |
| trophy photo or one that got away. | | | | changing the spool, instead of carrying around |
| Some fly fisherman may initially use the reel much | | | | expensive extra reels. |
| to play the fish, instead using their hands to hold | | | | Another important characteristic of the reel, is to |
| and strip the lines for tension. Once the excess fly | | | | look at the balance and weight of it. If you spend |
| line is taken up by the running fish, then the reel | | | | several hours casting, the reel can not only feel |
| comes into its own. A poor quality fly fishing reel | | | | like a ton of bricks, but can also make the fly |
| can vibrate to pieces, especially if it is a supreme | | | | casting not as efficient. A happy fisherman is likely |
| fighting saltwater fish like a bonefish speeding | | | | to catch more fish and that means being |
| away. | | | | comfortable, a well balance outfit helps achieve |
| Some cheap reels are okay for chasing small | | | | this when casting. |
| trout and pan fish, but if you are a keen angler | | | | Fly fishing reels have various retrieving methods, |
| than it is worth investing in a good reel. The low | | | | such as a multiplying reel, automatic reel or a |
| quality ones can seize up at the worst times and | | | | single action gear. For normal size fish, a one turn |
| will corrode easier or the fly line doesn't run out | | | | on the on handle will wind the reel one turn is |
| as smooth. Even tension on the fly line is essential | | | | adequate. For big game saltwater species a good |
| and a jerky mechanism can break the fishing line | | | | retrieval system is vital. |
| easy. In fact as long as the fly fishing reel can | | | | There are thousands of designs and sizes of reels |
| hold enough backing and fly line, the drag system | | | | available today. A good fly fishing reel can help |
| is probably one of the most important feature of | | | | you land the fish of your dreams, a bad reel will |
| the reel. | | | | always let you down at the wrong time, so |
| An extra feature to look at, when buying a fly | | | | choose wisely. |