Fly reels used to play second fiddle to rods, at least in the fly-fishing world. Volumes have been written about the nuances of bamboo, fiberglass, and graphite fly rods. But the reel? “It’s just a ...

Of all the fly reels I’ve owned, none have held up like the Orvis Battenkill. It’s a machined aluminum reel that is a budget buy in the world of computerized numerical control (CNC) reels.

All Stocked Up: The Best Fishing Rods | How to Get Started in Fly-Fishing | Build a Fishing Tackle Cabinet. Types of Reels. There are three common types of reels—spinning, casting, and fly ...

But fly fishing is not like, say, the computer industry. You can still catch many fish and enjoy yourself on the water with a rod that is 10 years old, or a fly box made in 1860 (just imagine ...

Fly reels are sensitive to saltwater intrusion, but the Colton Terrapin is the best all around fly fishing reel for saltwater and one of the most rugged and reliable—and simple—fly reels made.

Invented in Japan, these long (11 to 15 feet) telescoping rods are the cane poles of the fly-fishing world. The Fly Reel. Just like a conventional rod-and-reel setup, all fly rods (with the exception ...

When selecting fly equipment, first choose the proper weight line for the type of fishing you are doing, then match the rod and reel of the same weight. For example, a 5-weight line is common for ...

Anglers specializing in fly fishing, may be interested in a new next-generation fly fishing real created by the team of engineers at Taylor. The Series-1 reel carries the tradition of the T1 and ...