No matter how smooth the cast, no matter how expertly the fly is presented, no matter how well you set the hook, it can all be for naught if your reel doesn't help you land the fish. These "Best Of" picks will provide just the right balance, feel and drag to ensure you land as many fish as you hook.
Sage is one of the most visible and celebrated brands in all of fly-fishing. No surprise, then, that their 2500 and 3000 Series reels earned "Best Of" honors. The 3000 Series features a completely sealed, multi-graphite disk drag system, which means not having to worry about water, dirt or sand causing you to lose a hard-won fish. And for the anal retentive angler, the 2500 Series has a numbered, repeatable adjustment knob for consistent operation in all conditions. The 2500 Series reels are about 20%... FULL REVIEW
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Fly fishing is a pricey endeavor. And it can be especially pricey if you choose to invest in the highest of high-end gear, such as Abel reels, which are widely considered to be the best, our research indicates. Their Super Series Reels cost about $750 apiece. That's a chunk, yes, but it's not as hefty as it may seem at first. That's because they have spools that are interchangeable with comparably sized spools in the Abel Big Game Series. So you could, for instance, end up with a reel that holds 8-wei... FULL REVIEW
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If you're a fisherman who worries about landing the big one, then this "Best Of" selection deserves your attention. The carbon fiber used for the drag system is, to employ an understatement, very strong. It has a 700 "ksi" rating, which means it can withstand a tension load of 700,000 pounds per square inch. According to Ross, this makes their Momentum Reels some 16 times stronger than traditional aluminum reels. In other words, you could fish for submarines with this reel. We think it's a smart buy f... FULL REVIEW
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