Posts Tagged ‘fly reel’

I am an engineering student trying to construct a fly fishing reel in Solidworks but cannot find the dimensions of the fly fishing reel anywhere on the internet. I need not only the diameter, width, but also the dimensions of the holes, and etc. My team and I would highly appreciate it if someone could take the time with a ruler to measure this out for us. Thank you so much!
To clarify, it does not matter what size or anything. Just any general fly reel. We are trying to possibly head in a child’s direction but this is not a necessity.
Again, it doesnt matter about size. We just need a general dimension to complete this project. We can figure out proportions later on but we can’t find any dimensions whatsoever.

What is the diffrence between a fly reel and a spear spool?

I recently received a Fenwick Spinning and Fly Combo as a gift. Specs- 7’0", 1/8-5/8 lures, 6-12lb, and it is carbon veil (I guess that would mean graphite). The spinning reel is an Abu Garcia Cardinal–8lbs/80yds. I don’t know how to fly fish so the fly reel isn’t of much importance to me. Anyway, my question is what kind of fish would this rod & reel combo be capable of handling? Also, can I do some saltwater striper fishing with it or will it fail? Lastly, should I get 8lb mono or 8lb braid? Thanks

okay im getting a fley reel this monday and ive been using a fly on my spinning reel and had alot of success…but now im switching my reels wut lb. line and backing should i get….im kind of a beginner 2 usiong a fly reel and rod combo..
ive been using spinning reel on spinning rod only that i tie on a flie and use the combo as fly fishing tackle…o bought a cabelas presige reel, sunset amnesia shooting line (15 LB. test), Cabelas Prestige white fly line ( size # 20)…is that trouble in the making???