Let’s Talk About Fly Reels

Let's talk about fly reels.
This video dives into what they do, what they're made of, types, drag systems and overall anatomy and function.
Tactical fly fisher intro to semi automatic fly reels: • Intro to Semi-automati...
What They Do/Applications 0:00-2:49
Direct Drive Reels and Other Styles 3:00-4:45
What Reels are Usually Made Of 4:46-8:07
Reel Frame Styles/Casette Reels: 8:08-12:20
Reel Drag Types 12:21-19:13
Sealed Vs Fully Sealed 19:14-21:44
Reel Anatomy 21:45-26:34
Recap/Outro 26:35-28:13

[@tyrellosterud7788]

This is the best video I’ve seen talking about fly reels. Thanks dawgggggggg

[@jakerozier77]

Thanks for the knowledge. Happy Fish’n 🤘 AboutTrout RULES 👍

[@Tattedflyguideservices]

you really know how to lay it out for everyone james, super imformative.

[@kevinwagner6980]

Good stuff! Thank you sir!

[@TJRainbowWarrior]

Thanks James! Really informative.

[@Toddcm]

This was very informative James.

[@kl5090]

Excellent video! Thank you very much.

[@AboutTrout]

Glad you liked it!

[@LightLineAdventures]

Been enjoying your work dude.

[@AboutTrout]

Appreciate it! Thanks for checking it out

[@jimholland1592]

Thanks😉

[@TNFlies]

👌👌👌

[@coreytohme9861]

Reels with draw bar cork drags like Tibor, Abel, etc. are "sealed" as long as you have the drag tightened somewhat to engage it. Therefore you should leave the drag set while you rinse it off at the end of the day of catching those monster saltwater fish. After you rinse it off then you can/should back off the drag. "Sealed" vs "Not" is the eternal debate. O-rings can and do fail, but is very unlikely. You decide your level of risk vs dependability. Great video overall James.

[@AboutTrout]

Excellent insight

[@darrylchappies9506]

I think Greys also make a partially full cage. I believe the Fin and Tail reels have that design.

[@AboutTrout]

Yes, Grays is a subset of Hardy that’s a subset of Pure fishing.

[@jbreezy93.]

Anyone here have any experience with the Hardy Ultraclick... thoughts? Thinking about picking one up for my next blue line outfit but have heard rumbling that the spring tension leaves a bit to be desired and prone to backlashing when pulling out line

[@AboutTrout]

I have not messed with them. Our friends at Los Pinos Fly shop in Albuquerque fish a lot of Hardy stuff. They might be worth reaching out to

[@johnkinsfather6369]

What about value reels like Pisufun and MaxCatch which are machined aluminum reels well under $100.

[@AboutTrout]

I’m not familiar. I checked the websites of both companies and It looks like they are both made in China which would most likely explain the price point where they are saving on labor and materials. They are anodized and made of 6061-t6 and 6061-t8. Other than what I have read I haven’t personally seen or fished the product.

[@johnkinsfather6369]

@@AboutTrout I have a number of US made reel, very nice but for value Maxcatch and Piscifun are hard to beat . Where they are made, the fish don’t care.

[@burkeholmes5500]

Bring back the Ross Canyon. Bring back the Ross Canyon. Bring back the Ross Canyon.

[@AboutTrout]

Agreed!