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Reels

Fly Fishing

What You Actually Need in a Trout Reel

Most trout anglers spend more time debating reels than using them. Drag numbers, arbor size, sealed versus unsealed systems, the list goes on. A...
Bennett Kittleson -
Gear

The Best Click-and-Pawl Reels of 2025

Click-and-pawl reels are a timeless classic. Their sound, their simple design, and their ease of maintenance all combine to create an experience that's surprisingly...
Spencer Durrant -
Gear

The All New Ross Machinist Edition Reel

Ross Reels has set out to celebrate not just the finished product, but the skilled hands and process behind every reel. The result is...
Tripp Nazziola -
Gear

The Best Tarpon Fly Reels, Tested and Reviewed

Hook the Silver King and you'll be in your backing faster than you can say the word "tarpon." These powerful creatures are known for...
Max Inchausti -
Reels

Ross Animas Reel: A Long Haul Review

The Long Haul Gear Reviews are designed to give you honest, in-depth feedback on gear that's been thoroughly put to the test. The idea...
Spencer Durrant -
Gear Review

Orvis Mirage LT Reel: A Long Haul Review

The Long Haul Gear Reviews here at Flylords focus on providing you with honest feedback on products that have been used extensively. Often, us...
Spencer Durrant -
Gear

Abel and Bonefish & Tarpon Trust Release Limited Edition Reels

Abel, a pioneer in fly reels, has announced its newest artist series reels, this time with Bonesifh & Tarpon Trust (BTT)—a conservation organization dedicated...
Max Inchausti -
Gear Review

The Best Fly Reels for European Nymphing 2025

The term Euro nymphing has taken the fly fishing industry by storm, and rightfully so. When it comes to its sheer effectiveness, it’s hard...
Max Inchausti -