HIGH QUALITY FLY REELS FOR ALL LINE CLASSES
Here you can find the right fly reel that suits you and your rod best
Fly reels are much more than just a simple line container. With the right fly reel, you can optimally balance your fly tackle. This way you need to use less force when casting and the whole process is more harmonious. This not only leads to a more relaxed day on the water, as casting will tire you less. You will also cast better, more precisely and further if necessary. A reliable reel drag that won't let you down when you need it should also be a fundamental feature of your new fly reel. For light fly fishing, the focus is on a smooth line release and fine adjustment. This way, even the thinnest leaders are not overloaded by strong fish. When chasing big predators, on the other hand, a solid reel reel drag ensures that you can confidently play and land the trophy fish. You will find the right fly reel for all types of fly fishing in our online shop. Take a look at the semi-automatic fly reels, which are the first choice of many professionals and connoisseurs.
THE RIGHT FLY REEL FOR A PERFECTLY BALANCED FLY FISHING SETUP
The importance of the fly reel in creating a perfectly balanced fly fishing setup is often underestimated. In traditional trout, grayling and freshwater fly fishing, the reel primarily serves as a place to store the fly line. Likewise, the drag system is often considered of secondary importance, as pressure during the fight is usually controlled by hand rather than with the reel's drag. Even so, a fly reel that is properly matched to your fly rod creates a perfectly balanced outfit, makes casting easier and reduces fatigue throughout a day on the water.
WHEN YOU NEED A FLY REEL WITH A PRECISE, RELIABLE DRAG
When fishing with very fine tippets, a smooth, finely adjustable drag system allows you to control the pressure far more precisely and consistently than by hand alone. A reliable drag is equally important when fly fishing for powerful freshwater or saltwater predators, where it helps manage hard runs and demanding fights. A high-quality drag system also prevents the spool from overrunning when the fly line is pulled off quickly, reducing the risk of tangles. When choosing a fly reel, make sure the drag engages smoothly, adjusts precisely and performs consistently. A drag that sticks, jerks or cannot be adjusted accurately is worse than having no drag at all.
CHOOSING THE RIGHT FLY REEL SIZE MATTERS TOO
You often hear that a fly reel should be as light as possible. We only agree with this to a certain extent. A lightweight fly reel – or an overall lightweight outfit – certainly reduces fatigue, allowing you to fish comfortably for longer. However, it is even more important that your fly reel balances your fly rod correctly. Mounting an extremely light reel on a long, powerful rod often results in a tip-heavy setup. Because of the rod's long lever, this places considerably more strain on your casting arm than a few extra grams at the reel seat. Your setup is properly balanced when the complete rod-and-reel combination balances effortlessly on your index finger at the front of the cork handle.
When selecting the correct reel size, you should also ensure it offers sufficient line capacity. The manufacturer's specifications provide an excellent starting point, indicating which fly line weight and how much backing the reel is designed to accommodate. Keep in mind that heavier fly lines require more space. During an intense fight, you rarely have time to retrieve the line neatly onto the spool. You may also want to fish with a polyleader, which requires additional capacity. If you're undecided between two reel sizes, it's usually better to choose the larger one, provided it still balances your fly rod properly.
CAN THE RIGHT FLY REEL HELP YOU CAST FARTHER?
At first glance, the fly reel seems to have little influence on casting distance, since the fly line has already left the reel during the cast. However, modern fly lines tend to retain the shape of the spool on which they are stored. This phenomenon is known as line memory. The smaller the spool diameter, the tighter the coils. A tightly coiled fly line creates more friction as it passes through the rod guides, straightens less efficiently and can therefore reduce casting distance. Large arbor fly reels minimise this memory effect thanks to their larger spool diameter. They also retrieve significantly more line with every turn of the handle, allowing you to recover line much faster.
Our range includes a wide selection of high-quality, reliable fly reels from leading brands, offering excellent technical performance and outstanding value for money. Whether you're looking for a reel for trout, grayling, pike, saltwater or any other style of fly fishing, you'll find the right fly reel for every application and every fly line weight. Alongside traditional fly reels, we also stock cassette fly reels with interchangeable spools, anti-reverse fly reels and a carefully selected range of semi-automatic fly reels, which have become increasingly popular among Euro nymphing anglers and many other fly fishers thanks to their exceptional ease of use.