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While saltwater fly fishing is all about getting good casts and the excitement
of the fight, one of your most important purchases behind the rod, is the reel
used in this exciting sport. Most reels used in this "extreme" fishing are
single action reels and for good reason as their counterparts (Multiplier reels)
aren't quite up to par. Multiplier reels are quite a bit more expensive and has
many more moving parts. As anyone similar with fly fishing or saltwater can't
tell you, the more moving parts something has the more trouble one can expect.
In single action reels, you have the choice between direct drive and
anti-reverse reels. There difference is how the reel goes about releasing line
from the spool. In the sport of fly fishing the most popular all-round is direct
drive, where the handle spins backwards when line is released. This makes it
easy for fly fisherman to tell how much line is going out and how much there
retrieving but keep in mind most fly fisherman aren't trying to reel in line
from a bonefish swimming at 20 mph which makes that spinning handle dangerous
for your fingers, hands or anything else it could come in contact with. This is
where anti-reverse reels come in for the rescue. The handle on an anti-reverse
reel stays stationary as line is striped away from the reel. For lighter species
the direct drive is a good choice. But for larger species both options have
there pluses and minuses, because when the drag is set lightly on anti-reverse
reels, they have a tendency to slip when reeling the line in.
It doesn't matter what type of reel you choose, an efficient drag system is one
of the most important parts of the reel in saltwater fly fishing. Saltwater fish
are much stronger and faster then most equivalent freshwater species and for
that fact they require a better smoother drag for a fun fight. As technology
increases, drags in these saltwater fly reels continue to get better and most
quality name reels have able drag systems.
Saltwater fly reels come in a variety of sizes and like freshwater reels and
rods they are sized according to what weight line they are made for. In
saltwater fly fishing the reel size is crucial because large reels have a
greater diameter of line on the spool, meaning the more line you re able to reel
in per crank of the reel. This becomes important when you re fighting fish that
may take out hundreds of yards of line. The size of the reel depends on the fish
your targeting and how much line and backing you plan to use in fighting the
fish. Fish such as speckled trout require much less line capacity compared to a
tarpon or billfish. Also remember the heavier the weight line, the more reel
capacity it takes up.
Saltwater fly reels unlike most freshwater reels are made of corrosion resistant
materials to fight the harsh elements of saltwater. These stainless steels and
anodized aluminum materials are still not tuff enough to fight against these
elements. To make your investment last, you must clean your reel after every
saltwater outing. Many anglers use an old toothbrush, to lightly scrub the reel
inside and out with warm freshwater and a mild dish soap and re-lubricating the
reel when necessary.
The saltwater fly reel is an important purchase to help enjoy this wonderful
sport. Read reviews and research the product your about to spend your money on,
you d hate to lose the fish of a lifetime due to a poor decision when it comes
to purchasing a saltwater fly reel.
By: dave4
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To learn more about
saltwater fly fishing check out the authors website and forums at
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