Fly Fishing Reels Knowledge Base
Fly fishing reels? This may seem like a dumb question for all you fly fishing guys out there, but after years of fishing with spinning, bait casters and even spincast when I was a wee lad, I finally got myself a cheap fly outfit...The question I have is, that this reel is a click drag set up, but do I have to mount it right hand retreive or can I mount it left hand? It turns and clicks both ways...help me out guys. Thanks in advance
Fly Fishing Reel Proper Line Threading? I ran a cross a site that appeared to show the fly line should pass underneath (on the outside) of the line protector bar on the botom of the reel. I have always threaded my line so that it passes "inside" the bottom line protector as that seems to provide a more direct path to the first guide on the rod. So, should I feed my fly line "inside" the line protector bar, or on the "outside" of the line protector bar on the fly reel? Thanks for any help.
fly fishing? iam wanting to try and use a very old wooden fly reel that use to belong to my gt grand dad, but havenot got a rod for it what would you think is the best outfit to try and get hold of and what would it cost as we are only going fishing with the kids during the sum hols in the lake district, i dont want to spend a fourtune,my gt gd used to fish a lot of comps for the darlington brown trout club and ihave paper clippings and trophys documenting his wins. it just seems right to try out thr reel once again thanks for any help, oh his name James f pickering.
Were is the drag on a fly fishing reel? my mom got me a flyfishing pole for christmas. I was messing with it the other day and i dont know were the drag is on it. can anybody tell me if they have one, and if they do were is the drag located on the reel.
Saltwater Fly fishing rods and reels.? Can somebody tell me the best Saltwater fly fishing outfit. And the best line, backing, and tippets for saltwater. And once I get all this can I use the same stuff for freshwater fishing? Or should I change the line out? Or what? Thanks!!!!!! I fish for Redfish, Pompano, Jack Crevel, Flounder, and lots more. I might want a 10 weight rod? Or will a 9 weight do it's job? I am trying to stay under $250. That's why I go for outfit's they cost less, and most the time they work just as well. what type of tapered line should I get, If the outfit doesn't come with good enough line?
Fly fishing reel....? Can you change the drag on a fly rod? If so how. And there is a button on the left side in the middle of the reel what is it for?
Can anyone help me make a fishing pole? I want to make a fishing pole out of some kind of wood but I don't know a) what kind of wood to use b) where those things on the pole that the line goes through (and what they're called) c) what kind of reel to use (for freshwater fish and not a fly-fishing reel) if anyone knows any of this or any other kink of tips just let me know, as you can probably tell i don't know too much about fishing but i just really want to make this rod.
Where do I begin with fly fishing? I really want to get into fly fishing. I have spin fished since I came out of the womb and never really gotten into casting flies. I have zero knowledge on it. I have zero gear and no idea where to start. I am going to attend a beginner's class at my local Orvis outfitter's store and I expect them to tell me a ton. I just can't wait for the class in a week. Anyway, any and all info welcome! I need some lists of rods and reels, line, and any other gear I should know about! Thanks!
Fly fishing, willowbrook rod,and reel? Is this a fair set up for someone to try for the first time trying fly fishing, 6/7 rod and 7/8 reel so what line would anyone recomend going to linconshire for fish hol with friends, and wot about flys i think its for trout mainly thats at the site. thanks for any help given , iam a complete novice.TTFN
Can a fly fishing rod and reel be used for..? Can a fly fishing rod be used for top-water jigs for freshwater? For small-mouth bass and other small-medium sized freshwater fish. Also for worms? Thanks a lot! And if you don't get what I am trying to ask (rephrase it) I will add more details. -Fishingidiot- @ stop_makin_cents, (lol) sorry for it kind of being confusing. I didn't mean putting the worm on the with the fly. What I meant was just getting a regular hook with a worm on it. And I have a fly and spinning combos. I was just wondering if I could do what I just said with a fly cast combo (but not use much weight, if not none). Because I love fly fishing. Thanks for your answer and thanks everyone else who has answered too! Have a great holiday season! -Fishingidiot-
how much would fly fishing equiptment cost? i want to get some fly fishing equiptment, flys, rod and reel, and line, how much would all of those things cost on average, not cheap junk, but not 3 miliion dollars i am most likely gonna get this stuff at fleet farm just so you know
Can I use 45 lb test backing for fly fishing for lighter fish? I've got a 5 weight rod/reel and 5 floating WF line. I need backing. There's some 45 lb test cheep. Can I use it? According to the box: "45 lb. line fits in the space of 125 yds. of conventional 20 lb." Will this work on my setup or should I throw in the extra money and go for a smaller backing? Thanks!
Fly fishing Newbie? I just got a fly rod & reel setup. This is the first time in 20 years I will try to fly fish. There is a 8-9 foot tapered leader. I will be fishing for Bass and there maybe some 4+ lb fish I may catch. The leader seems awfully small at the end. How strong is it and is the leader you adjust the length to achieve strength rating your are looking for? Thanks
Fly Fishing-Tarpon. What kind of Retrieve? I am buying my boyfriend a fly rod and reel for christmas..it is for catching tarpon. I don't know what type of retrieve to get him..left hand or right hand? He is right handed, but I don't know how it works with fishing.
Fly fishing question(s)? I am going to start fly fishing. I have never done it before. I have a friend who is going to teach me. But does any one know of any good spots, inshore (not on a boat) in Dunedin Florida? And what type of fly's to use. I am going to go for red fish a lot so keep that in mind. Also what do you think is better fly fishing or spin cast reels? Personally? Thanks a lot, Fishingidiot -http://www.Fishingidiots.com- I am also wondering can I just go to Honeymoon Island and fly fish there? Or lake Tarpon. And if you know any good places I will take any suggestions thanks a lot! Remember I don't have a boat so I am going to shore fish. And if you know any bait shops where you can buy fly's I will take that also.
Is this a good fly rod/ reel combo for a beginner? I dont have very much money but I still really want to learn how to fly fish. I am thinking about buying the Martin Fly Fishing Rod & Reel Combo - 8' Rod for $38. Is this a good rod and reel combo for a beginner or is harder to use because its so cheap. What other inexpensive combos would you recommend for a beginner fly fisherman? Markin combo http://www.amazon.com/Martin-Fly-Fishing-Reel-Combo/dp/B0012OSVM2/ref=pd_bbs_sr_2?ie=UTF8&s=sporting-goods&qid=1219446168&sr=8-2
fly fishing question? my dad says that the real talent in fishing is fly fishing.is it worth the time to learn how to fly fish it seems there is much talent to learn in this sport.i shore fish know rod and reel but i always watch the guys fly fishing and i like to hang out in the water so is it worth it
How to set up a fly rod? Bassmaster993, If you are out there, Pheasant Tail asked me to add this to my answer of your question about which line to use for bass fishing. I was away from my computer fly fishing for Coho salmon at Tofino, British Columbia. Your question closed so I couldn’t add it to my answer. I thought if you are reviewing these questions you may run into this one. Hope you have a great bass fishing trip. Larry How to set up a fly rod-------------- Can you go to a person who knows what they are doing to get help? If so, I would strongly recommend it. Otherwise, give this a try. You need to learn it anyway. Did you buy a package deal, that gave you a rod, reel, backing, line, leader and flies? Or, did you buy separate pieces. If you bought the package deal, then everything should match up, however I have seen some all-in-one outfits that were not fit to be called fly rods. If you bought separate pieces, then I hope someone guided you through the purchases. Like is the fly rod the size (as in the weight of the rod, not the actual weight (yes, here is where you start scratching your head trying to figure out what I am saying) but the indicated weight of the rod. Like is it a 5 weight or a 6 weight, or did you buy a specialty rod, like a 2 or 3 weight or a 8 or 9 weight? What kind of fish you are going for, is the determining factor in what size rod to buy. Then your reel has to match up fairly close to the rod. Reels are sold with designators indicating that they are for a 5 or 6 weight or a 7 to 8 weight or a 2 to 3 weight rod. This is important. You can not use a 2/3 weight reel on a 6 weight rod. The line will totally fill the reel and there will be no room for backing or anything else. Also, the reel helps balance the rod while you are casting. So, if you have an ultra light reel on a heavy rod, the balance of the reel is going to be way up the rod somewhere, not down at the cork handle you are holding on to. That means you will have a hard time casting and wear yourself out faster than you should. So, let's hope the reel matches the rod. Eric is right, use the Arbor knot to tie on the backing to the center spool of your reel. But first, do you want to reel this in with your right hand, thus holding the rod with your left hand, or do you want to reel it in with your left hand holding the rod with your right hand? I am going to assume you are right handed, if not the question simply needs to be reversed. With small fish you can get away with casting with your strong hand and then switching the rod over to your other hand to reel in the line when you have a fish on. However, if you are going after big fish, then it is best to hold the rod with your strong hand and reel with your other hand, since it is your strong hand that has to hold the rod during the fight. Your muscles and mind-hand coordination are better with your strong hand. Stop right here: You want to have at least one guide to put your backing through before you tie you it to the reel, so make sure you thread the backing and later the line through a guide. Some rods require you to put two pieces together to get a guide to use. The line has to come off the bottom of the reel. Let's say you are right handed and decided to reel in with your left hand (best choice). Tie the backing on so the line comes onto the reel from the bottom front and wraps up behind the reel then back out the top front, tie your arbor knot. Reel in all of your backing if it is a complete outfit, otherwise you will have to play around with finding the right amount of backing. The papers that came with your reel should tell you how much backing in 20 pound Dacron or 30 pound Dacron your reel will take, but how are you to know how much you have reeled on? (I usually take my reel to my local fly shop and have them load it for me). The backing serves two purposes. First, it helps fill the reel with line so your fly line does not have to be wound up in such small circles (that really causes a problem with the line). Also, if you hook into a big one or hook a tree or rock then you have some extra line to play with to get to shore or back up to where you snagged up the line. Fly lines are expensive and you do not want to be loosing those. Eric is right, the nail knot is an excellent knot to use to tie the backing onto the fly line. In fact, once you learn to tie the knots, then you can tie two nail knots in a row onto your fly line. If the first nail knot should fail, the second one should hold. Below are some websites you can go to in order to learn to tie the knots you need to learn. Practice with some string, two different colored ones if you can, and learn how to tie the knots we mention. You now have the backing tied onto your line. Usually there is a little tag that mentions which end should be tied to the backing. If not, then if you are using a weight forward line, the backing gets tied to the end that has the really long and slender line. The other end has a very short slender line then very quickly thickens up, then slowly thins back down. That is the end you tie your leader onto. So, tie your backing onto your fly line and now you need to reel it in. I prefer to take a small long box and punch a pencil or small 1/4 inch dowel through one side, push on your lines plastic holder then push the pencil out the other side. Now your line will come off the spool nice and straight and not twist on you. Once you have reeled in all the line, now you will find out if you used too much backing because your line will not fit smoothly onto the reel. Best bet, strip your line out, and then take off some backing, cut it and tie the line back onto the backing and reel it in again. Now you come to your leader. It has a loop on it you said. That makes it handy, but then you have to have a loop on the line or you can not use it. Some lines being made now have loops built into them. If you do not have one of those, then the best thing you can do is tie a short piece of mono onto your fly line then tie in a loop at the other end. For now, use the nail knot to tie the mono to your line. The thicker the leader, the fewer the wraps you need to form a nail knot, but the rule of thumb is 4 or 5 turns. You can buy a nail knot tool, I would strongly recommend it, and it makes tying nail knots super easy with just a little practice. The key to any nail knot is to pull the tag end of the leader quickly and smoothly. If you go slow you end up with a horrible looking knot. If you practice ahead of time, you will tie a good looking nail knot. For a short piece of mono I have often just cut off a foot of my leader, the thick end, and tied it to my line, then tied in a small loop using a Perfection Loop knot. If the leader came with a loop, then you have a built in loop, but you will then have to tie a Perfection Knot loop back into your leader. It is important that this short, 4 to 5 inch piece of leader be just about as thick as the line, you can not use a real limp and small size piece of mono. If you do you will not be able to transfer the power of the cast into your leader. If you are going to tie on a tippet to the other end of the leader I suggest learning the Blood Knot or the Improved Surgeon's Knot. The blood knot may be the best one to use. When putting the rod together, line up the guides and push the pieces together with an equal amount of pressure from both hands. The guides have to line up for proper casting. After an hour or so of casting, make sure you test the sections to keep them from slowly coming apart. Now tie on a small piece of yarn and learn how to cast. Here are three sites you can go to and learn about knot tying for fly fishing. I really love the Animated Knots by Grog site, the first one listed. Good luck. Larry http://www.animatedknots.com/indexfishing.php?LogoImage=LogoGrog.jpg&Website=www.animatedknots.com http://globalflyfisher.com/fishbetter/knots/table.php http://www.flyfisherman.com/skills/lkknots/index.html
FLY FISHING: what is the best balanced rod> reel> line> combination? eg SAGE TCR 9 FT ORVIS REEL CORTLAND LINE I go fishing on a 25 sq acre lake for rainbow trout. I find constant casting abit tedious so I am looking for a rod that is powerful and easy to cast with. Will be grateful for any advice.. Price does not matter..! Thanks in Advance.. e.b I currently have all the tackle except a rod.Last one broke after a fight with a fly caught on a ankor rope I am basically looking for something that is easy to cast and that cast long distances with a straight leader. I would like somebody to suggest the perfect balance/combo that will be a good allrounder for every condition...eg windy etc. I do mainly lake fishing off a boat. I hear the sharkskin lines are awesome so I might invest in one. Thanks for your answers.
fly backing on Shakespeare 1094 fly reel? i'm new to fly fishing and i'm wondering how much 20lb.test (cortland micron brand) backing i'm supposed to put on a shakespeare 1094 fly reel, or if theres a speacial way to tell how much to put on. i went to there site and for backing it said "30/20#" and being new to fly fishing i did'nt know what this meant.
Best route to get into fly fishing??? I am interested in getting into fly fishing because I have a vacation home close to the white river and I was wondering what do I need to do? What is a good entry level rod and reel combo? I have seen one by White River Fly Shop at bass pro for under a $100.... Also how could I learn? Books, DVDs, or Lessons??
I need Fly fishing help!? I just got a fly rod from my wife for our anniversary, and I know nothing about flyfishing(or spin casting for that matter). The kit I got says it has everything I need to hit the water today. But I have to tie all the lines together, and to the reel. I'm not scared of knots, but don't know which of them to use. I went to a fly fishing demo a couple of years ago, and think I remember the idea of how to cast. But I'm lacking in experiance. Are there any Fly fishing sites designed for beginers. Not sites telling you how to land the big one, or how to tie flies like a pro, but something for a person a little wet behind the ears to get a start?
A couple questions about fly fishing? I've seen what it's like, the motions involved, and it looks as though it could get tiring fairly quickly (for me at least. I have like no upperbody strength. haha). Are the rods on the lighter side. And if not, is it possible to get one like that? My boyfriend loves it and the way he talks about it made me curious, so he'll be taking me the next time I see him. I was also wondering about how often you catch fish.. how it compares to other methods? The last time I went fishing was years ago with my dad. We spent hours at a pond sort of place and I got one. It was "regular" fishing though... I have no idea what it would be called (I must seem like such an idiot to most of you :P). We cast out, let it sit for a little while and then slowly reeled back in. Anyway, I'm gonna stop rambling now. I'm just genuinely interested in fly fishing because my boyfriend enjoys it so much, and likes it even more that I'm curious. Thanks for any answers. :)
New York Trout Fishing, Delaware county? ive been fishing for awile and my grandpa awile back before he passed he caught a 24 inch brown trout and im going to match that if it takes me forever, well he passed when i was two and never got a chance to teach me technique and good fishing spots and the best way to learn that is to fish myself but is there any things like lures, places where they hind, things like that and i only use spin reels no fly fishing so thank for looking and any tips would help
Fly fishing setup? I just got a fly rod and was wondering if the backing line goes on the reel before the floating line of after and how much of it? and also do i tie them together or use a no-knot eyelets?
Suggestions for the best beginers fly rod? I am looking for a fly rod to learn with. I am new to fly fish and know little about it. I want to stream fish for brown and rainbow trout. What length, weight, brand etc...also, any suggestions about the type of reel...also any insights on the type of line etc. would be great!
I just got started fly-fishing...? I have a rod and reel, waders and boots, but what do I need as far as hooks, leaders, etc...I have been fishing with other people that have everything, but let's say I want to go by myself - what do I need to make sure I have? Thanks in advance! fresh water (Montana & Idaho rivers) My rod is a 5 wt.
antique fly fishing? Have a Winona reel #108 Made Boyer Mfg. at Winona Lake Ind. The 108 was how many made. also Wooden fly box with old line boxes and flies
recomend me a good beginner rod/reel for ocean/bay fishing from this site!? I'm in the navy and get a decent discount at thsi site so i am looking at gettign a salt water rod and reel for my beach house, it willb e used by all of us beginners, i used to fly fish but not these days, so recomend a good beginner rod and reel for fishing mainly off a beach so surf fishing. eangler.com
Am I breaking the law if I fly my kite too high ? Ages ago I went for picnic with friends in National Trust park, and before leaving I saw a kite in the garage and my grand-dad's old fishing gear. I took the kite and the fishing reel full of deep sea fishing line... and attached them........ When at the park the kite went up really high.... took all of the fishing line up in the air. Then this big jumbo jet came across to the sky (something I hadn't considered would happen) and I was genuinely worried for a few moments my kite was gonna get sucked in to engine. Hehe thats quite funny suck ma. :D
Fly fishing? What is the diffrence between a fly reel and a spear spool?
Fly Fishing? im thinking of starting fly fishing and trying to find a fly rod and reel and line but i dnt get the launguage they are speaking like what the hell is FW+EH handel and AFTM #2/3 and whats backing line?
Fly fishing? I was wondering about all the diffrent types of fly rods, line , and reels and what makes some so expencive and some fairly cheep. I have a 5 piece 8' 6'' #5 graphite White River Indian Point combo it came with a rod, reel ,line leader, and case. It cost about $100. I was considering upgrading my line and mabey my rod soon. But before I even think about that I want to know what am I going to get out of a $100 rod compared to one I have now and compared to one of those $350+ dollar ones. And compared to a reel I have now or a much more expensive ones like $250. And the line should probley be a diffrent question all together but I was thinking this is probley the most important part of the rod setup so could I get some advice on the line. So basically I was wonder What I will get out a rod that cost just as much as a whole set of things just like mine. And I relly don't see the between the two besides a few things like flexability length weight, and most importantly the price.
Fly fishing.? I was wondering about all the diffrent types of fly rods, line , and reels and what makes some so expencive and some fairly cheep. I have a 5 piece 8' 6'' #5 graphite White River Indian Point combo it came with a rod, reel ,line leader, and case. It cost about $100. I was considering upgrading my line and mabey my rod soon. But before I even think about that I want to know what am I going to get out of a $100 rod compared to one I have now and compared to one of those $350+ dollar ones. And compared to a reel I have now or a much more expensive ones like $250. And the line should probley be a diffrent question all together but I was thinking this is probley the most important part of the rod setup so could I get some advice on the line. So basically I was wonder What I will get out a rod that cost just as much as a whole set of things just like mine. And I relly don't see the between the two besides a few things like flexability length weight, and most importantly the price.
Fly Fishing? i have two questions about it. 1)can fly fish in saltwater and 2)can i like just turn the reel upside down so it would be lefthanded reel?
Fly fishing? I have a new tappered fly line from bass pro it is a 5wt.http://www.basspro.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/Product_10151_-1_10001_25195_175003001_175000000_175003000_175-3-1 I was wondering wich end of the line I should have at the end of reel whare the tippet goes. I'm asking this because one side starts to grow larger almost Immediately and the other end dose not change its diamiter for quite some time if that makes any since. Yes it is double tappered.
Fly Fishing Questions? I just bought My first fly rod (single action, nothing fancy) and, had a few questions for the fishermen who may have been doing it for awhile. how much goes on the reel? backing fly line and, leader. what is the loop at, the end of the leader for? and, what is tippet? I will be mostly concetrating on a couple of reservoirs in central TEXAS. Bass Hybrid Striper and, Crappie. any help is appreciated.
FLY fishingg????? kinda? i was wonderinggg if u cannn usee a flyyy on just a normal roddd instead of a fly fishing rodd like a baicaster or a spinning reel will it workk?
How much yould i get for all of this tackle? ok here it is: 1 telescopic roach pole 22 ft 2 carp rods brand new 3 pces 12ft 6 1 complete fly fishing set fly fishing set brand new. 1 debut 8 foot spinning rod. 1 assassin combi float rod 17 ft 1 2 peics rod 13ft 1 3 peice rod set 18 ft 1 redwolf roach pole 11 mtrs 1 2peice graphite ledger 10 ft 6 2 2 peicse power plus feeders 11 ft 6 1 2 peice abu garcia carp rod brand new 12 ft 1 johnwilson barble 5 peice rod 1 FTD 300 2 peice 3 mtr rod 2 specialists 14ft rods 1 carbonate RD9i8 10 foot rod 1 2 peice fly fishing rod 9 foot 1 redwolf boat rod 7 ft 1 roach pole 14 ft 2 interceptor rods 3 peice 12 ft 6 inches They are all my rods, please try to estimate a price as it is going to a young girls trust for the future. Heres my reels: 1 Sm 4000 clapxe reel 3 RD302 reels 1 Beach casting reel 2 Brutus bait runners f/drag 3 Tilstar reels 2 obsession leeda carp reels (brand new) 4 interceptor reels 2 fly reels 1 ARGO res system reel 2 abu garicia 1044 also: 1 Brutus bait runne front drag reel 1 Sea fishing reel
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