Tag: drag

Choosing Flies Size Matters When choosing trout flies, the relative importance of fly characteristics in your selection, in order, should be: size, shape, color, and action (for stripped flies). In saltwater, action is often more important than exact size and shape. Dropper Flies or Tandem Rigs Dropper flies are a trout angler's secret weapon. A simple...

ROSS SAN MIGUEL FLY REEL If you’re not familiar with the original San Miguel, it earned a great reputation among anglers and guides both during the 20+ years it was around. The new model seems like a really solid reel - not as light as other reels in the same size ranges but feels smooth and bulletproof. Fully sealed drag system with stacked stainless...

Sage TROUT Series Fly Reel Design inspired by the old 500 series Sage reel, incorporating modern function with classic aesthetics. Available in 2 colors, the bronze version shown here and a stealth silver color scheme. Fly Reel Features Full sealed carbon drag system Numbered drag settings Easy-to-remove spool Full frame construction made from machined...

We talk with Abel VP Jeff Patterson about the brand's popular new fly reel, the Abel Vaya. The Vaya comes with a huge variety of cosmetic customization options and features a graphite/stainless drag stack, double pawl click, and large arbor. Learn more about the Abel Vaya series fly reel Excerpts from Our Live Conversation Marshall Cutchin Hi everybody...

Four things make this reel a standout: Looks I showed the reel to seven anglers, all of whom remarked on its old-world elegance, and most of whom insisted on a “hands on experience”. It’s that attractive. Narrow Profile, Full-Frame Design I buried two reel reviews in the recent past. The reels were in the $400 - $500 category, both were fully...

When you are fishing to a trout near the tailout of a pocket or small tool, you've got a presentation problem: the faster current of the tailout will pull on your line, causing the fly to drag. In many situations, that drag is enough to stop a trout from eating your fly. In this great episode of “Master Class Monday,” Dave and Amelia Jensen demonstrate...

REDINGTON GRANDE FLY REEL A fully anodized, machined aluminum reel with palming spool and sealed drag FEATURES CNC machined, anodized T-6061 aluminum construction Fully sealed, “SUPER-TORQUE” carbon fiber drag system designed for smooth and powerful drag in all conditions V-spool with backing canal arbor for reduced line stacking and increased backing...

Kelly Galloup offers several great tips on why you might choose one fly reel over another. "Drags are the most overrated thing in the entire fishing fly-fishing realm. It's been blown way out of proportion. Start with the trout reel using 4-, 5-, 6- and 7 X. The thought that you need a drag is crazy..... It's even more important in rivers in the respect...

Have a question you want answered? Email it to us at [email protected]. Question: I just started fly fishing this year, and my wife says I can get a new fly reel for Christmas. My question is this: I fish for trout exclusively. Do I really need a high-tech drag system that could stop a truck? Craig C., Robbinsdale, MN Answer: There are a couple parts to...

Here are a few recently tested items that will help make your fly fishing season a success. Redington RISE Reel Features an overall "skeletonized" design with radial porting that results in an ultralight product that balances well with newer (lighter), fly rods.  U-shaped, large arbor helps fly lines stack evenly during retrieve and reduces aggressive...