What I Wish I Knew About Fly Reels - A Beginners Guide

Chris Niccolls from Bow River Troutfitters shows you the basics of choosing a fly reel. What to look for in terms of capability and construction. Sometimes fly reels are more beautiful than they are functional but sometimes the right reel is necessary to catch the right fish. Check out all the fly reels you need at www.bowrivertroutfitters.com

[@robRobblah]

Imagine my utter surprise when, as I photographer AND flyfisher, I stumbled on this channel while seeking fly line knowledge. Hah! very familiar face since DPReview days!

[@dandimsultan]

Bro I thought Im wrong..why this men very familiar 😂

[@velocity790]

🤣 first 10 seconds into the vid and I was like "..... Chris Niccols? From PetaPixel?! Wait wut??"

[@kentdaniel6886]

Excellent presentation

[@GLOCKCOPG23]

I agree with the cast vs machined durability. It’s vastly overblown and exaggerated. I have cast reels (2 Lamson/ 1 Sage) that I do not baby and they get fairly banged around. Never had a problem with a cast reel holding up.

[@dennisgrocholski4190]

Perfect.

[@sethx2980]

Click & pawl 4ever! 🙂✌

[@4492573]

Galvan torque T-9 would you use it for salt or stay with the Grip ?

[@niccollsvideo]

The Grip is designed for Salt Water use and has the anodizing and the fully sealed drag to handle it, but we have lots of customers who use the Torque and simply rinse it well after use. The drag in the torque is strong enough for some salt species but a grip can clamp down much harder.

[@haidarhilmi4073]

First?