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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	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
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	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...

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Video Redington Zero Reel Review \| Best Fly Reel Under $100 Jun 2. 2018 The Redington Zero fly reel might just be the best fly reel under $100. Check out this review of the Redginton Zero 2/3 and the 4/5 sized fly reels.	Video Hardy Perfect Taupo Fly Reel Apr 7. 2018 Original Vintage 1958-1962 Taupo.	Video Hatch Finatic Fly Reels Apr 4. 2017 Review of Hatch Fly Fishing Reels, 7 Plus and 9 Plus, from the Finatic series of reels. These are some of the highest performing fly reels available.
Video How to Clean a Fly Reel \| Vintage Click and Pawl Reel Jan 7. 2017 A detailed step by step of how to break down, clean, service, and reassemble a vintage fly reel. For this example I used a 1950s Hardy Perfect 3 7/8 fly reel.	Video Vintage Fly Reels Dec 5. 2016 Overview of some Prewar Hardy Perfect Salmon fly reels. These 3 were made prior to World War II by Hardy Brothers of Alnwick. 3 1/2 inch Hardy Perfect Salmon Fly reel	Video Hardy - the past the present and the future! Nov 29. 2016 Hardy is perhaps the most wellknown fly fishing company in the world. Leading the development of fly fishing tackle since 1872.
Video The reel maker Jun 9. 2016 Icelandic Steingrimur Einarsson, master reel maker, talks about his background and how he started making fly fishing reels.	Blog entry My Secret Fly Reel Fetish Dec 16. 2015 If I had enough money (and space) I would indulge in an extravagant fly reel fetish	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

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