Learn about the features of a fly fishing reel and get tips on fishing equipment and tackle in this free fly fishingvideo series. Expert: Jim Dowd Contact: www.zoaroutdoor.com Bio: Jim Dowd runs the fishing program at Zoar Outdoor, is a Federation of Fly Fishers Certified Casting Instructor, Life Member of Trout Unlimited, and co-author of The Deerfield River Guide. Filmmaker: Christian Munoz-Donoso
July 3rd, 2010 at 3:35 pm
thank you im about to buy my first fly rod and im looking at the Cabelas Wind River fly rod it comes with reel rod floating line and leader and i think a carring bag. for 70 bucks i just wanted to know if u could look at it or any fly fisherman and answer my question or not to buy this fly rod or not. please comment back
July 3rd, 2010 at 4:06 pm
@7110steelie
All reels are good. It just depends on the fisher.
July 3rd, 2010 at 4:28 pm
this reel is for saltwater too
July 3rd, 2010 at 5:03 pm
reels r important,they help to balance the rod
July 3rd, 2010 at 5:47 pm
the reels are not important at all
its all about the leader and the fly
July 3rd, 2010 at 5:55 pm
all of these reels are not very good
July 3rd, 2010 at 6:48 pm
i believe only for fresh water.
July 3rd, 2010 at 7:27 pm
this reel is ok for saltwater?
July 3rd, 2010 at 8:09 pm
he said fanny lol
July 3rd, 2010 at 8:47 pm
2:38 … “Where is the f*cking medium size reel I’ve prepared?”
July 3rd, 2010 at 9:29 pm
Excellent video on what to look for in reels…I needed that! Thanks!