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Redington ZERO 4/5 Dreamcicle Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Click pawl reels are the ultimate in lightweight simplicity. These old-school systems use a small piece of...
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- Jun 13, 2018
Abel SDF 5/6 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship With the introduction of the SD (Sealed Drag) series a few years ago, Abel finally entered the world of, well,...
Paul
- Apr 26, 2018
Orvis Mirage II Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Redesigned in 2016, the new Orvis Mirage is a real looker. Its futuristic lines—particularly on the back...
Paul
- Apr 15, 2018
3-TAND VIKN V-50 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship 3-TAND may not be the oldest name in fly reels, but they've certainly come a long way in a relatively short...
Paul
- Mar 22, 2018
Orvis Hydros SL II Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship It's an especially great time to be a fly angler. Not only do we have access to some outstanding top-tier gear...
Paul
- Mar 8, 2018
Sage SPECTRUM 5/6 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Comprised of the SPECTRUM, SPECTRUM LT, and the top-tier SPECTRUM MAX, Sage's three new reel families deliver...
Paul
- Mar 1, 2018
Redington CROSSWATER 590-4 Fly Rod and Reel Combo Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship If you're brand new to fly fishing, figuring out what setup to buy can be a little daunting. Thankfully, rod...
Paul
- Jan 22, 2018
Cheeky Fishing TYRO 375 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship What's an "affordable" fly reel to you? $100? $300? As prices of the most premium offerings nudges close to and...
Paul
- Dec 18, 2017
Sage 2250 5/6 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Similar to fly rods, fly reels don't have to be expensive to catch fish. There's no denying that fishing with a...
Paul
- Aug 24, 2017
The NEW Abel Super Series 5/6 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship The year 1999 was a special one. Sure, I graduated high school which was great and all, but that's also the...
Paul
- Aug 9, 2017
Redington i.D. 5/6 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Redington has been hitting some solid home runs the last several years with the introductions of many cool,...
Paul
- Jun 12, 2017
Advantages of a Large Arbor Fly Reel
A reel's arbor is simply the inner part of the spool where you'd first tie your backing onto. Large-arbor reels (like the one pictured)...
Paul
- May 24, 2017
Galvan Grip G-8 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Who doesn't love a fly reel with a fully-sealed drag? I fished for years and years with reels that were either...
Paul
- Mar 31, 2017
Aspen Mid-Arbor Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship Rods. Reels. Hats. Pliers. The list goes on and on. There's a lot of gear out there! I've been able to fish,...
Paul
- Mar 13, 2017
Sage 6260 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship I've always been a sucker for 7-weight fly reels. I've had some type of 7-weight rod in my arsenal for nearly...
Paul
- Jan 23, 2017
The Lightest 7 Weight Reel?
On the conventional side of fishing, materials like magnesium and special composites are often used in reels which can result in...
Paul
- Jan 18, 2017
Cheeky Fishing Limitless 325 Fly Reel Review
Intro/Specs/Craftsmanship When you see a Cheeky reel it's hard to mistake it for anything else. These guys are known for their...
Paul
- Jan 4, 2017
Ross EDDY 5/6 Fly Reel Review
Fly reels can be expensive. REALLY expensive. Those new to fly fishing must be astounded when they see some of these prices for the first...
Paul
- Dec 22, 2016
Redington RISE 5/6 Fly Reel Review
In my opinion, Redington's BEHEMOTH fly reel is one of the most striking fly reels on the market. Because of this, when I received word...
Paul
- Dec 14, 2016
Ross Colorado LT 3/4 Fly Reel Review
Lightweight. Simple. Classy. Those are three adjectives I'd use to sum up the Colorado LT fly reel from Ross Reels. It's difficult not to...
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