Most fly fishermen will tell you that their reels are the most important piece of equipment in their arsenal. As there are different rods for certain situations so is the same for fly fishing reels. It is not required for you to drop a bunch of money on a new fly fishing reel, although you could if you want. Generally a basic fly reel is all that you will need, and work for most situations. If you make the correct choice you might not have to replace it for years to come.
Most trout fishermen strip their fly line manually rather than using the handle. Most fishermen will tell you that it is quicker to do it by hand, and you get more of a feel for the placement of your lure by keeping the line in your hand.
Depending on the situation that you are in, sometimes it is better to reel the line in manually and sometimes it is preferable to use the handle. When following a large fish most people prefer to use the handle for better control. Another situation to use the handle is when you have thick foliage and there is a chance of getting your line caught. If you are moving around in the water a lot, using the handle is a good idea.
Salmon fishermen spend a lot of time in the water fishing and most of the time prefer reeling their line in. Salmon reels are usually more efficient than trout reels when it comes to reeling the line in, due to the fish being targeted are larger.
Technology is improving by leaps and bounds due to research companies like Sage in the fly fishing industry. Also fly fishing equipment is getting lighter with the use of graphite. A lot of your veteran fly fishermen prefer the older reels with a bit of weight in them to maintain the balance that they are familiar with.
If you have your eye on a new fly fishing reel, consider purchasing two so that you will have a backup. You will not want to have only one reel when it goes bad in the field. A trick to help you in your decision is to mark your line weight so there will be no guesswork involved. You will save yourself a lot of time when preparing for your fishing trip.
Storing your fly reels in a storage bag is a smart decision to protect your investment. Extra reels find themselves in the bottom of tackle boxes for long periods of time. Reels in tackle boxes can get damaged without you knowing, and not finding out until critical situations.
It is good to have different rods as a salmon fisherman, this will save you time in having to change out reels and line. Many salmon fishermen will have two complete set ups, one for floating rods, and the other for sunk lines.
Make a list of your requirements before making a purchase, knowing how you will use your rod and reel and for what purposes will help immensely in your decision. Another option is to check out the Auction sites for used fly fishing equipment.
Most trout fishermen strip their fly line manually rather than using the handle. Most fishermen will tell you that it is quicker to do it by hand, and you get more of a feel for the placement of your lure by keeping the line in your hand.
Depending on the situation that you are in, sometimes it is better to reel the line in manually and sometimes it is preferable to use the handle. When following a large fish most people prefer to use the handle for better control. Another situation to use the handle is when you have thick foliage and there is a chance of getting your line caught. If you are moving around in the water a lot, using the handle is a good idea.
Salmon fishermen spend a lot of time in the water fishing and most of the time prefer reeling their line in. Salmon reels are usually more efficient than trout reels when it comes to reeling the line in, due to the fish being targeted are larger.
Technology is improving by leaps and bounds due to research companies like Sage in the fly fishing industry. Also fly fishing equipment is getting lighter with the use of graphite. A lot of your veteran fly fishermen prefer the older reels with a bit of weight in them to maintain the balance that they are familiar with.
If you have your eye on a new fly fishing reel, consider purchasing two so that you will have a backup. You will not want to have only one reel when it goes bad in the field. A trick to help you in your decision is to mark your line weight so there will be no guesswork involved. You will save yourself a lot of time when preparing for your fishing trip.
Storing your fly reels in a storage bag is a smart decision to protect your investment. Extra reels find themselves in the bottom of tackle boxes for long periods of time. Reels in tackle boxes can get damaged without you knowing, and not finding out until critical situations.
It is good to have different rods as a salmon fisherman, this will save you time in having to change out reels and line. Many salmon fishermen will have two complete set ups, one for floating rods, and the other for sunk lines.
Make a list of your requirements before making a purchase, knowing how you will use your rod and reel and for what purposes will help immensely in your decision. Another option is to check out the Auction sites for used fly fishing equipment.
About the Author:
Chipper is an avid fly fishing veteran who has instructed fly fishing clinics for the past 10 years. Read his current report on Fly Fishing Reels, at his homepage at Loop Fly Fishing which is a volume of information for the young and old alike.
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