Walter & Group...
Under the master title of FLY TACKLE, we now have FLY REELS.
Let's begin with a little quiz . Try to use SHORT ANSWERS followed by longer ones only if necessary :
1.) What do you consider the two primary purposes of a fly reel ?
2.) Name as many materials as you can used for the main frames and spools of fly reels.
3.) List the advantages and disadvantages of each.
4.) BRIEFLY describe the following types of fly reels:
a. Direct drive.
b. Anti-reverse.
c. "Automatic".
d. Dual mode.
e. Multiplier.
5.) Why have so many reels used for trout fishing had narrow spools ?
6.) List some features you would think to be important on a fly reel used on a 3 wt. rod for trout fishing.
7.) You are about to fish for Atlantic salmon with a single handed # 9 fly rod. What features would you look for on a reel to add ?
8.) Your buddy has a 14' # 10/11 Spey rod. He's about to go on a trip to New Brunswick to fish for Atlantic salmon and wants to know what to look for in a suitable reel. What do you advise him ?
9.) Let's consider a reel which has a wide spool.
a. Advantages.
b. Disadvantages.
10.) What features would you consider important on a salt water fly reel to be used for bonefishing ?
11.) What features would you look for as you purchase a salt water reel to be used for big game such as giant tarpon ?
12.) BRIEFLY list 5 different types of fly reel drag systems.
13.) What is a "Casette reel " ?
14.) What is a LARGE ARBOR FLY REEL ?
a. Advantages ?
b. Disadvantatges ?
15.) Should the handle on a fly reel be on the right side if you are right handed ?
16.) Why ?
17.) Reel makers talk about "VENTING". What do they mean ?
18.) Can you name a reel maker who claims to produce a reel with a SEALED DRAG ?
19.) Some reel manufactures claim that their reels are made to very tight "aircraft tolerances."
a. Advantages ?
b. Disadvantages ?
20.) Several years ago, Mel Krieger and Steve Able designed a special fly reel foot which was marketed by the name of "The Able Arm". It was first sold in a California tackle shop. What was it ?
21.) What is meant by the term, "SPOOL OVERRUN" ?
22.) What are the advantages and disadvantages to using a DIRECT DRIVE REEL for large salt water fish ?
23.) List the advantages and disadvantages to using an ANTI-REVERSE REEL for these fish ?
24.) Large arbor reels with increased diameter have become popular for use when fishing large, powerful fish. Why ?
25.) Do you set the drag on your reels ? How do you do that ?
25.) What happens to the drag setting on your fly reel when a large fish makes a long run ?
26.) What, if anything, do you do about it ?
27.) Can you name an author who used the term, "FUNCTIONAL DRAG " ?
28.) What did he mean by that ?
29.) Of what importance is the position of the handle with respect to the center of the reel ?
30.) One reel company made a reel designed with what they called a "PLANETARY GEAR SYSTEM". Can you name that manufacturer ?
Have fun with these !
Gordy