Spring and Pawl Drag Fly Fishing Reels by Brett Fogle

Spring and Pawl Drag Fly Fishing Reels by Brett Fogle

The first type of drag system is the traditional Spring-and
Pawl-drag. Just because this drag type if traditional doesn't
mean it's outdated. In fact, spring-and-pawl fly reels are ideal
for trout fishing, particularly when using light tippets. When
line is pulled out of a quality spring-and-pawl fly reel, it is
pulled out very smoothly indeed. There is no "jerkiness" or
"unevenness" in the tension that is applied to the line. The line
instead leaves the reel at a very smooth rate, without any
variations in the amount of tension. By getting rid of the
unevenness in tension, the fly reel goes a long way towards
protecting the tippet.

Try to think about it this way. You have a large fish on line.
The fish starts pulling out fly line at a good rate. Then, the
tension on the line suddenly increases then slackens again. What
happens? If you're using a light tippet, you're fish is gone,
that's what. The sudden increase in tension in the rate the fly
line came out of the reel parted the tippet material. Its not
much different than giving a good jerk on the fly line when you
want to break the fly line because of being hooked on underwater
logs or rocks.

So, the moral of the story is this. A quality spring-and-pawl
drag system is excellent for most trout fishing situations,
particularly those where you will be fishing using light tackle
and tippets.

What's the drawback of a spring-and-pawl drag fly reel? They are
not designed for very large fish, like large bass, steelhead,
salmon or saltwater species. While they work, they don't work as
well as the newer disc-drag models discussed below.

Disc Drag Fly Fishing Reels

The second type of drag system is the newer disc-drag system.
This type of fly reel uses various materials that essentially act
like a brake on a car. A pad inside the fly reel is adjusted up
or downward (by the drag adjustment on the reel), which in turn
applies more or less tension to the fly line. Disc-drag fly reels
are all the rage in fly fishing. Even the cheapest of the cheap
fly reels tout their disc drag system.

Disc drag reels excel in large fish situations, like when
catching exceptionally large trout, large bass, steelhead, salmon
or saltwater species. The disc drag reel is designed to exert a
smooth but hard pressure on the fly line without seizing up and
is ideal when large fish that strip out hundreds of feet of line
are caught.

The drawback to a disc drag reel as far as fly fishing goes is
that in comparison to a quality spring-and-pawl reel, the tension
can be just a bit more uneven. This is not a problem in most
fishing situations that a normal trout fisherman will encounter.
However, if you are using 6x and 7x tippets and fishing for wary
trout, even the slightest hesitation or change in tension
pressure can cause a tippet to part ways with the trout.

Now that you know more about the drag system on fly reels, it is
now time to turn our attention to the quality of the fly reel.
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Fly Line Care Items by Brett Fogle

Fly Line Care Items by Brett Fogle

Dirty fly line is a recipe for bad casting. So clean your line to
provide for better casts and longer fly line life. Fly lines need
to be cleaned for best casting. Additionally, by cleaning your
fly lines, you'll greatly extend the life of the line - saving
you money as well as time and hassle in changing out the line.
And if you fly fishing for larger fish that have a tendency to
pull out large amounts of fly line, don't forget about chaning
out your fly line backing occasionally, too.

Fly Rods :

A fly rod is a crucial piece of equipment for fly fishing. A poor
quality or wrong type of fly rod is a wonderful way to
potentially ruin an otherwise fine day spent fly fishing. Having
the right fly rod can make all the difference between putting
fish in the net and coming away skunked. Now days the art of
making fly rods has become so good that if you buy any rod for
$100.00 or more will cast better than most anglers can with it..
keep in mind that buying a more expensive rod will not make you a
better caster, only learning to cast will do that.

So, my point is this, if there is anyplace that an angler should
not skimp on when putting together a fly fishing outfit, it is
the fly rod. A good fly rod often makes the difference between
precise casts and casts that are just wide of the mark. It makes
the difference between being able to reach that rising trout and
being just a few yards short. But also, keep in mind that
practice casting also helps one become an expert angler. Having
said that lets move on to choosing the right Fly rod.

Choosing the Right Fly Rod

Although there is a common belief that if you spend more on fly
fishing gear, youll get more. There are two sides to this
story. As with anything else you purchase, there is value and
there is perceived value. Simply put, value is what you actually
get out of the money you spend and perceived value is what you
think you will get out of it. Whatever you decide is up to you
and what you can afford. My personal favorite is cabelas, I
included the link for you to take a look. I am not advertising
them, I only want you to take a look as a point of reference, and
check out as many other places as you like, but find one you like
and one that fits comfortably in your hand.

Dont be intimidated by all the special terminology used by fly
fishermen. For the most part, the terms are there for a reason
and will help you be more specific when narrowing down your
decisions and your gear.

Your first piece of sporting equipment should be your fly rod.
Fly fishing is much easier and much more enjoyable when your fly
rod is properly matched to the type of fishing you will be doing.
The two main considerations you must think about are the length
of the rod and the weight of the fly line. Fly line weight can
be described as the diameter and density of the line. For
optimal performance, it must match the fly rod you will be using.
Here is a general guideline to help you choose the proper fly
rod.

Fly Rod Length

For fishing tight spots such as small streams and creeks with
overhanging brush and minimal casting space, a shorter rod in the
676 class is ideal for these conditions. A shorter rod
will make your day much more enjoyable and allow you to
effectively fish these areas without donating too many flies to
Mother Nature.

Medium length rods in the 88range can be used on
medium-sized streams and small rivers or any time when long
distance casts are not the norm. These rods can still be used on
larger, more open waters, but dont expect to achieve maximum
casting performance to reach those rise forms across the river.

In situations when long casts are required, such as fishing large
rivers, fishing from a float tube, or fishing from the shore, a
longer rod is necessary. Longer rods also make mending your line
a much easier task. This is true because the longer rods will
allow you to hold more line off the water. For float tube
fishing or deep wading, a 9 rod is needed to cast effectively
because of your low position in the water. Many float tubers
even opt for longer rods in the 9610 lengths. The more
line you can hold off and away from the water, the better you
will be able to pick up line and cast.

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Fly Line Weight by Brett Fogle

Fly Line Weight by Brett Fogle

When choosing the weight of the fly line, base your decision on
the size of the flies you will be casting. Choosing the right
line will make fishing much easier and more enjoyable for you.

02 weight: For the ultra-light freaks. Designed to handle
the smallest flies in the smallest waters and making the most
delicate of presentations. A short 1 wt rod and a 1 wt floating
line will make that 6-incher feel like a whale. Casting range =
30 feet.

34 weight: Also for fishing small flies and making delicate
presentations. These are very common for stream fishermen and
also very effective. Not overkill for small stream trout, able
to handle larger trout and ideal for some of the smaller
warm-water species. Casting range = 3060 feet.

56 weight: The most common and practical weight. Will easily
handle most trout and pan fish flies up to size 6. This is the
rod most popular with Western fly fishermen and can be used in
just about any trout fishing situation. Considered by many to be
the one rod weight to have if you were to only have one rod.
Casting range = 5080 feet.

78 weight: Ideal for larger streamer patterns, heavily
weighted flies, bass bugs, and in-shore salt water fishing. Lets
you cast larger flies with ease and cast greater distances. Very
effective for windy conditions. Casting range = 80110 feet.

910 weight: Used by many pike, salmon, and saltwater fly
fishermen and can carry larger flies with ease. Casting range =
80120 feet.

12 weight and up: Rods in this weight are designed more as
fighting tools than casting tools. Especially suited for the
larger saltwater game species.

Remember this general rule of thumb when purchasing your first
fly rodSmall flies can be cast with a larger line weight, but
larger flies cannot be cast with a small fly line. When you
purchase your first fly rod, match it to the largest fly you
expect to cast.
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