In these and most other modern fly-fishing scenarios, a durable reel with a dependable drag can make all the difference. Other qualities, like a reel’s weight, design, and aesthetics — how the reel ...

In fly fishing, the rod is the rock star ... sensitive drag system that still has the ability to stop a truck. Best Saltwater Reel: The Abel Super 9/10N, has a Portuguese cork Stop-a-Sub® drag – which ...

I wanted a reel with plenty of backing capacity and a simple drag-knob system for adjustments on the fly. So, did this budget ... with a more dense and precompressed cork material that increased ...

To hold your fly line and backing and to have a drag capable of tiring out a fish during a fight. Pairing the right reel with your fly rod will help get the most out of your setup. As a combo ...

Still, we’re almost always hoping to hook a big fish, and when we succeed, you’ll want the best fly reel possible; one with a smooth drag is key to bringing the fish to hand. If an angry multi ...

Ross Reels introduced the San Miguel fly reel to the market in 1973. I remember fishing one in the early 2000s. It was my first "quality" fly reel. It felt different in hand than the other reels I ...