How Do You Buy A Fly-Fishing Reel?
The reel is what gives a fly fisher control of the fishing situation. When deciding which reel to buy, be sure to match your reel to your specific fishing needs. Step 1 Consider that reels are sized for the line being used, so think of the type of fishing you will be doing and what line you will most often carry. Some reels come with replaceable spools so that different types of lines can be exchanged – you can carry both floating line and sinking line for the same reel. Step 2 Evaluate the different types of reels. With single-action reels, one crank of the handle equals one rotation of the spool. They are simple to use and can be very light. Multiplier reels allow one turn of the handle to equal more than one rotation of the spool. The multiplier reel is heavier and more prone to malfunction. Step 3 Look, instead, into buying a reel with a larger arbor (the center of the reel). You’ll find that when you are reeling in a fish or casting out your line, you will need fewer rotations to
