Reels

Fishing reels for fly fishing

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Hardy style reel cases Nov 28. 2019 Leathercraft Leather maker Remus Stanescu describes the dirty work behind making a couple of Hardy style reel cases. See the process here	Fly Fishing Treasures Jun 30. 2019 I didn’t know that I was interested in collecting fly fishing paraphernalia – until I read Steve Woit’s book
Reel seats and reel feet Aug 9. 2018 Nerdy Why is it that some reels simply don't fit some rods? There is a standard of course... but not all manufacturers seem to follow it. Dive into the details here	My Secret Fly Reel Fetish Dec 16. 2015 If I had enough money (and space) I would indulge in an extravagant fly reel fetish

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Article What is fly-fishing? Dec 29. 2013 Start here This article tries to explain in simple terms what it is to fish with a fly - fly-fish or flyfish. Read the explanation here	Article Right hand or left hand? Sep 3. 2013 Dexterity The debate about whether to use the right hand or the left hand on the fly reel is almost as old as fly-fishing itself. Let's look a bit rationally on the issue at hand... Sorry...	Article Sea Trout Gear Jul 20. 2011 Gear advice This article will try to point you in the right direction when choosing equipment for coastal fishing for sea trout in Denmark and the Baltic.This kind of fishing usually involves a lot of casting. A lot! So the gear has to be easy to cast with - time and time again. Get the advice here
Article Tom's Reel Apr 27. 2011 DIY This is a first! Rod building is common, but how about making your own fly reel? Dutch Tom Biesot takes us through the process of making a beautiful home made fly reel, step by step and in meticulous detail with tonnes of pictures. Follow the process here.	Article How to act right Nov 11. 2010 Like a pro Looking and behaving right on the water matters. Act or look the wrong way, and fellow anglers will spot you as a helpless beginner right away. This is the second chapter of two, and it will teach you what to do in order to get some stream cred. Learn the right moves here.	Article How to look good Oct 6. 2010 Like a pro Appearance and behavior are two very important aspects of fly fishing. Act or look the wrong way, and fellow anglers will immediately judge you as an amateur. This first chapter of two will teach you what to wear and carry. Learn all the tricks here.
Article Fly Reel Blues Feb 18. 2010 Reel world The article is in essence about fly reels, but diverges into bikes and even cars, GFF partner Martin Joergensen wonders why fly reels have to be so expensive. When manufacturers can make cheap and long lasting bike hubs, why can't fly reels be the same? Follow his thoughts here	Article Gear pictures Jun 14. 2009 Better pictures Martin maintains an archive of fly-fishing images together with a bunch of fishing friends. Nowadays it contains almost 12,000 images, and of those about 1,253 or more than 10% are tagged "gear". They take a lot of gear pictures. See some and learn how to get better equipment pics here.	Article Breaking the LAW May 5. 2009 Reel love Martin had a tremendous fly reel breakdown this past season! Upon returning from a fishing trip he did one one the rare maintenance rinses of his LAW-reel, and noticed that the small rubber tube holding the ratchet had cracked. Disaster! Read about Martin and his reels here.
Review The Lost World of Mr. Hardy Dec 11. 2008 This is a beautifully shot and produced DVD, which will be candy to anyone interested in the history of fly fishing and of Hardy in particular.	Blog entry Gotta have! Nov 24. 2008 Hand painted Abel reels. Whoa! Derek DeYoungs work. Whoa! Combined? Double whoa!	Article First setup May 4. 2005 Reel, backing, line, leader Most of us know how, but this article is for the ones who never set up a fly reel from scratch. See which knots will work where and what type and amount of backing you most probably want. Start with this simple trout setup, and you can expand to other types. Learn the trick of the trade here.
Article Reel care Feb 28. 2005 Equipment The second part on keeping your fly fishing gear in the best possible condition. This time about reels: how to clean them, how to store them. By fishing guide Roland Henrion, whose expertise results in good and sound advice. Read all his reel maintenance tips in this article	Blog entry Orvis CFO Discontinued? Aug 20. 2003 Please, say it isn't so	Article Waterworks ULA reel Oct 1. 1999 Machinery Larger arbor reels are much touted as the best thing since sliced bread. A reel that's designed and tooled like the ULA reel just might be - but not because of the large diameter spool. Review

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