Fly Reels : Reviews & Product Listings

Orvis Battenkill Disc Reels

Fly reels are one piece of the whole fly fishing outfit (fly rod, reel, line, leader) that is frequently overlooked by anglers. This is understandable. After all, for normal trout fishing, a fly reel generally does little more than just hold line.

Unfortunately, that all changes the minute you tag into a big and hungry trout, salmon or bass and the fly line begins to strip out of the fly reel at an alarming rate. At these times, the lowly fly reel becomes a vitally important piece of equipment. During these times, cheap fly reels, those that do little more than just hold line, have a nasty tendency to either fall apart (by locking up) or to cause many a lost fish due to uneven drag that allows the tippet to part company with the fly line.

As such, if you will be fly fishing for fish of any size (larger trout, bass, salmon, salt water), it is highly recommended that you invest in a quality fly reel. By getting a good quality fly reel from the outset, you won't have to worry about your fly reel dying on you at the most inopportune of times.

Suggested Articles about Fly Reels

Buyers Guide to Fly Reels - This article lays out information to help you select the right fly reel for your needs.

Fly Reel Drag System - This article explains the differences between the different type of fly reel drag systems available, showing the differences between spring-and-pawl fly reels and disc-drag fly reels.

Fly Reel Retrieve Systems - Fly reels have a number of different retrieve systems available. This article explains the differences in these fly fishing reel retrieve systems and their appropriate uses.

All of the fly reels shown below are available through Cabela's.

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