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benchy,

If a reel has a ratchet sound in one direction only, it's usually when line leaves the reel. One some reels the ratchet is the only brake, and the brake should be there when fish takes line or when you strip off line before a cast. Many modern reels have brakes and sound separated and have the same sound in both directions.

Your reel seems more like it's a fairly simple reel with a combined ratchet and brake, and here you want the braking action when line is leaving the reel. If that's not the case now, you will need to turn the direction to left hand winding. If it's not obvious how that's done on your reel, you need to consult a manual (or a fly shop).
It might not be possible. Some reels are built to one direction and can't be changed. You simply buy the reel for the hand you use.

Your options depend on the reel brand and model,

Hope this helps.

Martin

Submitted by benchy on

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Im completely new to fly fishing....Ive just bought a fly reel, Im right handed so the winding handle is on the left....should the reel make the ratchet noise when im winding line in ( onto the spool ) and no noise when i pull line off the spool, this is what my reel does, there is a small lever that stiffens the ratchet up slightly which makes me think this would be to put a bit of tension on the line when a fish is on.....have i bought a left handed reel by mistake do you think haha
I have looked inside at the workings when the spool is removed and it does look like it can be reversed...I think

Peter, Robert,

I don't know exactly what kind of foam Davie uses, but the supplier Rainy's Flies has many different types and refers to dealers, some of which sell online.

Hope this helps you both.

Martin

Darren, I have always loved this fly. I don't know why I have not attempted it yet. Seeing this pair, is gonna make me change that. Beautiful work!!

Submitted by avril anjers on

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Thanks for all the information on this beautiful fly. I'm always grateful for video. Such a great teaching/learning tool.

Submitted by Peter McKinlay on

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I also cannot find a foam for purchase anywhere (internet, etc) that is as pliable and stretcable as what you show in your video. The foam I have breaks before permanent deformation. Can you advise on a supplier? Many thanks in advance.

Submitted by Ralph Steel on

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Good article, very handy. Have saltwater fly fished for flathead and whiting before and generally got a pretty good feed.
I fish the south coast of new south wales australia at kiama. Tried the wholly bugger and even some red wool , both worked well. I had to wait until mid afternoon on a rising tide, but essentially a good afternoons fishing all fish approx 10 to the kilo.

Submitted by Rolandas on

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Roolis

Very cool Ted. I would use a Rangeley CS Partridge hook to tie this one up. Where can I find those Jenning´s patterns please? Would love to learn more ´ bout ´em...

Submitted by Gary on

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Hey Robbie fantastic fly and I look forward to sharing some time at the bench with you over the winter and some water with you this spring.

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