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Greys GX1000 Fly Fishing Reel
204.99 €
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Franco Vivarelli Fly Fishing Reel
190.99 €
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Garbolino Lexica Toc Fly Fishing Reel
36.49 €
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Baetis Nymph Matic 2.0 Fly Fishing Reel
149.99 €
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Greys Tail Fly Fly Fishing Reel
105.99 €
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Hardy Ultralite MTX-S Fly Fishing Reel
652.99 €
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H.dessault Steel Reel 40 Fly Fishing Reel
45.99 €
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Okuma Aventa VT-1002 Fly Fishing Reel
110.99 €
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Okuma Helios SX Fly Fishing Reel
68.99 €
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Abu Garcia Abumatic 276Ui Fly Fishing Reel
36.99 €
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Abu Garcia Abumatic 506 MKII Fly Fishing Reel
88.99 €
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Garbolino WSA-65 Fly Fishing Reel
241.49 €
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Garbolino TR 75 Fly Fishing Reel
42.99 €
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Baetis Ultralite Fly Fishing Reel
76.99 €
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Baetis Nalon Fly Fishing Reel
79.99 €
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Baetis B500 Fly Fishing Reel
79.99 €
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Baetis Nymph Matic 2.0 Fly Fishing Reel
149.99 €
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Baetis Lake Matic Fly Fishing Reel
115.99 €
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Baetis Navia Fly Fishing Reel
60.99 €
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Baetis Piles Fly Fishing Reel
44.99 €
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Baetis Blue Bait Two Fly Fishing Reel
28.99 €
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Baetis Esva Fly Fishing Reel
47.99 €
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Baetis XL Light Fly Fishing Reel
129.99 €
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Baetis XL Salmon Fly Fishing Reel
189.99 €
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Kolpo K-Fly Fly Fishing Reel
15.99 €
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Shakespeare Oracle 2 Fly Fishing Reel
68.99 €
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Shakespeare Cedar Canyon Click Fly Fishing Reel
22.99 €
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Shakespeare Cedar Canyon Disc Spool Fly Fishing Reel
42.99 €
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Shakespeare Cedar Canyon Premier Fly Fishing Reel
31.99 €
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Shakespeare Cedar Canyon Disc Fly Fishing Reel
35.99 €
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Greys Fin Fly Fly Fishing Reel
66.99 €
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Greys Tital Fly Fly Fishing Reel
224.49 €
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Greys Cruise Fly Fishing Reel
58.49 €
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Greys Tail AW Fly Fly Fishing Reel
141.49 €
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Greys Fin Cassette Fly Fishing Reel
103.99 €
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Express River Matic Fly Fishing Reel
51.99 €
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Hardy Cascapedia Trout Fly Fishing Reel
640.99 €
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Hardy Marquis LWT Fly Fishing Reel
303.99 €
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Hardy 1939 Bougle Fly Fishing Reel
844.99 €
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Hardy Ultradisc Cassette Fly Fishing Reel
386.49 €
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Hardy 1939 GM Baby Bougle Fly Fishing Reel
689.99 €
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Hardy 1939 GM Bougle 312 Fly Fishing Reel
735.99 €
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Hardy Fortuna Regent Fly Fishing Reel
643.99 €
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Hardy LTW Flyweight Fly Fishing Reel
413.99 €
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Hardy LTW LHR Fly Fishing Reel
487.99 €
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Hardy LTW Princess Fly Fishing Reel
505.99 €
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Hardy LTW St Andrew Fly Fishing Reel
533.99 €
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Hardy Sovereign Fly Fishing Reel
749.99 €
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Hardy Sovereign Fly Fishing Reel
749.99 €
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Hardy Zane Carbon Fly Fishing Reel
542.99 €
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Hardy 1912 Perfect LH Fly Fishing Reel
949.99 €
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Hardy Marquis® LWT Fly Fishing Reel
285.99 €
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Hardy Fortuna Regent Fly Fishing Reel
643.99 €
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Hardy LTW Featherweight Fly Fishing Reel
459.99 €
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Hardy LTW St Aidan Fly Fishing Reel
524.49 €
How do fly fishing reels work?
A fly fishing reel is an essential component of a fly fishing setup. Its primary purpose is to hold the fly line, provide drag, and assist in landing fish. The fly fishing reel acts as a storage device for the fly line.Fly fishing reels are a critical component of fly fishing gear, designed to store and manage the fly line while providing control during casting, playing fish, and retrieving line. Here´s how fly fishing reels generally work:
Line storage: Fly fishing reels store the fly line, backing a thin, strong line underneath the fly line, and sometimes a leader. The reels spool is designed to accommodate these lines and allows for smooth movement during casting and retrieval.
Arbor design: Fly reels often have a large arbor design, featuring a larger diameter spool compared to traditional reels. This design allows for faster line retrieval and reduces line memory, enabling smoother and more efficient casting.
Drag system: A drag system in the fly reel provides resistance when a fish pulls on the line. This resistance can be adjusted to control the amount of pressure applied to the fish. The drag system helps tire out the fish gradually without breaking the line.
Click and pawl or disc drag: There are two primary types of drag systems in fly reels: click and pawl and disc drag. Click and pawl drags use a gear mechanism that produces a clicking sound as the line is pulled off the spool. Disc drag systems utilize friction plates to control the resistance, offering smoother and more adjustable drag settings.
Backing and fly line management: Fly reels often accommodate backing, which is a thin but strong line that provides additional length and strength to the fly line. Properly loaded backing prevents the fly line from reaching the end of the spool during long runs by fish.
Retrieve direction: Fly reels can be designed for either left hand or right hand retrieve. Some models even offer reversible settings to accommodate both preferences.
Casting and line control: During casting, the fly line is pulled off the reel using hand movements, while the reels drag system allows controlled release of the line. To retrieve the line, the angler uses the reel handle to wind in excess line.
Maintenance: Regular maintenance, such as cleaning and lubricating the reel, ensures smooth operation and prolongs the reels lifespan.
Fly fishing reels are specialized tools that work in conjunction with fly rods and lines to offer precise control and delicate presentation of flies to fish. Understanding how the reel´s drag system, line management, and casting mechanisms work enables anglers to effectively use these reels in pursuit of various fish species in freshwater and saltwater environments. You can buy fly reels from Mikado, Okuma, Garbolino, Baetis, and Shakespeare.