Tag: fly reel

Three Reasons to Rent a Rod Instead of Buy

Years ago, during the process of a divorce, I rented a brand new and very expensive home intending to purchase it in the aftermath. It was five bedrooms, four bathrooms, and had all the top of the line bells and whistles you would expect with a higher market home. By all outward appearances, it was perfect.   And then I lived in it.  The first time the large jacuzzi tub in the master suite was used, my son, who was doing his homework at the dining room table below, announced there was water d

11/26/2019•Jen Ripple

The Fly Reel

We've all been there.  Standing in our local fly shop when the associate asks "What style of fly reel do you prefer?"  For many freshwater fishing situations, the reel is mainly a line holder, but for hard fighting or big fish the reel becomes one of the most important pieces of equipment. The Arbor The arbor is the center of the reel that the backing and line are tied to and wound around.  There are three general sizes of arbor:  large, mid and small.  The arbor you pick is not just about the

12/1/2016•Dun Magazine