Discount Fly Reels

Fly reels are used for fly-fishing.  The fly reel is traditionally fairly simple in construction.  It has not changed a lot form the time the first reel was designed.  The first reel was designed in 1874 by a gentleman named Charles F. Orvis.  The main changes that have been added since then, is improvement of development of drags for fighting larger more powerful fish.  (continued below products)

Cabelas 567 Fly Reel Fly Fishing Reel Sporting Goods    US $19.25

Irideus 6 7 Spey Fly fishing Rod Reel Line Combo System    US $526.60

Irideus 7 8 wt Spey Fly Fishing Rod Reel Line Combo    US $528.93

Trout Fly Fishing Reel Mohawk River MR34 Brand New    US $54.00

NEW SILVER MINI FISHING FISH ROD PEN REEL FLY STICK ICE    US $.99

Vintage Pridex JW Young England Fly Fishing Reel    US $16.50

Scientific Anglers Fly Fishing Rod Reel System New    US $112.00

VINTAGE OCEAN CITY NO 36 FLY FISHING REEL    US $24.99

VINTAGE OCEAN CITY NO 36 FLY FISHING REEL WF8F    US $24.99

Orvis Battenkill disc drag 3 4 weight Fly fishing Reel    US $41.00

SNOWBEE 10 REEL SPOOL BRIEF CASE TROUT FLY FISHING    US $24.95

Vintage Fly Fishing Reel Case In Excellent Condition    US $9.50

Old Pfluger Summit Fly fishing reel case    US $3.00

ORVIS Green Fly Fishing Hard Reel Case Cover Large New    US $3.00

BRAND NEW Alloy FL 80 Fly Fishing Reel Trout NIB    US $8.99

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Thanks for checking out our fly reels and other discount fishing gear.  A fly reel is operated by stripping line off of the reel with one free hand while casting the line with the other free hand.  The earlier versions of fly reels had no drag to them at all.  They had a click pawl mechanism, which kept the reel from overrunning when line was being pulled form the spool.  In order to slow a fish the fisherman applied hand pressure to the rim of the revolving spool.  This activity is known as palming the spool.  Later on, palming the spool mechanisms were adapted to create a limited adjustable drag. Although earlier models of fly reels were adequate for smaller fish, they did not work so well with larger more powerful fish.  

Modern day fly reels originally have more sophisticated drag systems that are made of composite materials, which have increased adjustment range, resistance to high temperature from friction, and consistency.  Most fly reels also feature large spools that are designed to reduce line memory, assist quick retrieval of the line and maintain consistent drag.  The retrieval of the line will work even if a hooked fish decides to make a sudden swim towards the fisherman. 

There was one time in history that the fly reel was widely popular and available.  These fly reels had a geared line retrieve of 2/1 or 3/1, this allowed faster retrieval of the line cast.  The problem is that they pack n additional weight; complexity and their cost did not make up for the fast retrieval of line.  Due to this fact fly reels are not as popular as many of the other reels on the market, such as, bait casting reels, or spinning reels. 

Automatic fly reels typically use a coiled spring that pulls the line into the reel with the click of a lever.  Automatic reels are heavy for their size, and have a limited line capacity.  These reels were popular around the 1960’s, but they are not as popular nowadays, people seem to favor the manual fly reels more. 

Saltwater fly reels are a little different then freshwater fly reels.  They are designed for specifically for saltwater.  They are mush wider in diameter than freshwater fly reels.  The reason for this is because they need large line and backing capacity for the powerful saltwater fish.  In order to prevent corrosion, saltwater fly reels use aluminum frames and spools, or stainless steel so that the spools and reels do not rust.  They are also sealed with waterproof drive mechanisms. 

Fly reels are manual, single action designs. A fisherman rotates a handle on the side of the reel, which rotates the spool, which then retrieves the line.

Posted by admin on: January 24, 2009

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