When polled most fly fishermen will answer their reels are the most important piece of equipment in their gear. Just like there are different rods for different fishing situations, so are there different reels for different situations. Now there is no need for you to rush out and spend a fortune on a new reel although you can if you would like to. In most situations a basic fly reel will work in most situations. And if you do your research and get a good reel you will probably not have to replace it for years and years.

Trout fishermen are known for preferring to strip their line by hand instead of using the handle. The reason for stripping by hand is that it is much quicker and gives the fishermen a better touch by holding the line in their hands.

Depending on the situation that you are in, sometimes it is better to reel the line in manually and sometimes it is preferable to use the handle. When following a large fish most people prefer to use the handle for better control. Another situation to use the handle is when you have thick foliage and there is a chance of getting your line caught. If you are moving around in the water a lot, using the handle is a good idea.

Salmon fishermen spend a lot of time in the water fishing and most of the time prefer reeling their line in. Salmon reels are usually more efficient than trout reels when it comes to reeling the line in, due to the fish being targeted are larger.

Technology is improving by leaps and bounds due to research companies like Sage in the fly fishing industry. Also fly fishing equipment is getting lighter with the use of graphite. A lot of your veteran fly fishermen prefer the older reels with a bit of weight in them to maintain the balance that they are familiar with.

Thinking of purchasing a new fly reel in the near future, then you might want to think about getting two, one for your main and one for a backup in case of an emergency. To help you in the selection mark the line weight on your reel so you will not have to second guess your decision. This will be a huge timesaver when preparing for your fishing trip.

keeping your extra reels in a special storage bag is a good protection for your investment. It seems that backup reels often end up in the bottom of your tackle box for long periods of time. Keeping it loose in your box can cause it to get damaged without your knowledge until it is too late and you need it.

As a salmon fisherman most people prefer to have different rods, which will save on time in having to change out reels and line. Most salmon enthusiasts will have two complete rod and reel setups, one for sunk line fishing and one for float rods.

It is important to identify your requirements and how you will use your equipment to help you in your purchasing decision. You might also want to check online for great deals such as Yahoo Auctions or Sites like Ebay for used fly fishing equipment.

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