Fly Fishing Reels - Know Your Facts
Friday, May 15, 2009
By Chipper Blakey
When polled most fly fishermen will answer their reels are the most important piece of equipment in their gear. Just like there are different rods for different fishing situations, so are there different reels for different situations. Now there is no need for you to rush out and spend a fortune on a new reel although you can if you would like to. In most situations a basic fly reel will work in most situations. And if you do your research and get a good reel you will probably not have to replace it for years and years.
You will see many trout fishermen striping their line manually instead of using the handle. When asked why, the majority reply that it is quicker doing it by hand rather than using the handle. Also stated that you get a better feel and control by holding the line in your hand.
Certain situations call for different techniques when you are fishing, sometimes you will want to use the handle to reel the line in. Using the handle is preferable when following a big fish, or if you want more control. Another situation to use the handle is when you have a lot of trees hanging over the fishing location, and you want to reduce your chances of getting your line hung. You also might be moving around frequently in the water and will prefer to use the handle.
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.
Fishing technology is improving by huge measures every year, companies like Sage is leading the way in this avenue. Also fly fishing equipment is getting lighter and lighter with materials such as graphite being used. Many of your veteran fishermen prefer the weighty older reels because it gave their rod a sense of balance.
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.
As a salmon fisherman most people prefer to have different rods, which will save on time in having to change out reels and line. Most salmon enthusiasts will have two complete rod and reel setups, one for sunk line fishing and one for float rods.
Doing your research of what you will be fishing for and in what situations will move you one step closer in choosing the right Reel for your situation. There are numerous places on the web such as Ebay for choices on used fly fishing equipment.
You will see many trout fishermen striping their line manually instead of using the handle. When asked why, the majority reply that it is quicker doing it by hand rather than using the handle. Also stated that you get a better feel and control by holding the line in your hand.
Certain situations call for different techniques when you are fishing, sometimes you will want to use the handle to reel the line in. Using the handle is preferable when following a big fish, or if you want more control. Another situation to use the handle is when you have a lot of trees hanging over the fishing location, and you want to reduce your chances of getting your line hung. You also might be moving around frequently in the water and will prefer to use the handle.
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.
Fishing technology is improving by huge measures every year, companies like Sage is leading the way in this avenue. Also fly fishing equipment is getting lighter and lighter with materials such as graphite being used. Many of your veteran fishermen prefer the weighty older reels because it gave their rod a sense of balance.
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.
As a salmon fisherman most people prefer to have different rods, which will save on time in having to change out reels and line. Most salmon enthusiasts will have two complete rod and reel setups, one for sunk line fishing and one for float rods.
Doing your research of what you will be fishing for and in what situations will move you one step closer in choosing the right Reel for your situation. There are numerous places on the web such as Ebay for choices on used fly fishing equipment.
About the Author:
Chipper is an avid fly fishing old timer who has taught fly fishing workshops for the last decade. Check out his current report on Fly Fishing Reels, at his website at Loop Fly Fishing which is a volume of information for the young and old alike.
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