Fly reels used to play second fiddle to rods, at least in the fly-fishing world. Volumes have been written about the nuances of bamboo, fiberglass, and graphite fly rods. But the reel? “It’s just a ...

The sport of fly fishing grew immensely during the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2020 alone, participation increased by 11 percent, a giant leap over the prior 10 years. And the numbers keep rising. It makes ...

The Abel SDS has a fully sealed multi-disc drag, more than 20 pounds of drag pressure, an anodized aluminum construction, and an original-owner lifetime warranty. The NXT Black Label II offers a ...

The Ross Evolution FS fly reel is a great reel, made here in the USA. I fished the 5/6 weight for most of the year, and there is nothing about it I don't like (well, except one thing, and I'll get ...

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 had ...