Fishing Q&A
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.
Public Comments
- Well, I've never seen any data on that, but I have always run my line outside the line protector because I get more control right where I'm grabbing the line and pulling....stripping line from the reel. I don't know for sure if there's a right or wrong, but that's how I've been doing it for 30+ years.
- you have got it right. that is the only way the drag system will work properly and running it around the bottom wil cause abrasion to your fly-line and take years out of it's life.
- no your right but i should think that if you were to do the other new method it wouldnt harm but thats only if you dont play the fish back on the reel
- I have always passed my line on the inside. I have never had any problems there. I always end up changing my reels for left handed retrieve and find I have all the control over the line I ever need.
- Passing the line inside the bottom line protector is the better of the two options as it is a direct path and reduces the chance of drag and provides a better set. Q. How long have you been fly fishing and with out giving away any "good oil" where's your favourite hunting ground?
