| If you're looking for fly fishing reels, then you might | | | | of reel feels right to you. |
| know exactly which one you want, and why. | | | | 6. Depending on why you're buying your new reel, you |
| Alternatively, you might not know where to start. | | | | might want new lines too. If you're going to be catching |
| Here's what you need to think about. | | | | bigger and heavier fish, then you'll need stronger lines. |
| 1. Buying the wrong fly fishing reels can be an | | | | 7. able to mark the weight of the line on the reel, so |
| expensive mistake, so you'll want to get it right first | | | | you can find the right reel if you've got lots |
| time. just because a friend or magazine recommends | | | | 8. A fishing reel bag is a good idea, so that you can |
| it, it doesn't mean that it's right for you. | | | | keep your reels safe and so they aren't damaged in |
| 2. If you fish for trout, and strip the line by hand, then | | | | storage or transit. You don't want to find that a reel |
| you'll want to be able to do this with your new reel. | | | | has been broken, or had something dropped on it. |
| You'll find that this is easier to on some reels, | | | | 9. There are many different brands of fly fishing reels, |
| compared to others. | | | | and you might not have heard of them all. You might |
| 3. If you fish for salmon, then you probably use the | | | | have a preferred brand, or a few brands in mind, or |
| handle on your reel, so you'll want to make sure that | | | | you might be open to suggestions. Why not read |
| the handle is comfortable to use, and that it feels | | | | reviews and ask friends and see what they use? |
| sturdy when holding it. | | | | 10. It's important that you remember not to buy your fly |
| 4. If you fish for both trout and salmon, then you might | | | | fishing reels on cost alone. You'll want to get the reel |
| prefer to have different rods and reels, so that you | | | | that's right for you, rather than just the cheapest. If you |
| don't need to swap reels. It'll make it easier for you too. | | | | buy the wrong reel, you won't like using it, and so won't |
| 5. Although popular, lightweight reels might not be right | | | | use it, and it will be a waste of money. |
| for you. You might prefer a heavier reel to give you | | | | Now you know what sort of things to look for, you'll be |
| some stability. You might want a lighter reel than the | | | | able to buy the right fishing reels. |
| one you have already, so you'll need to see which sort | | | | |