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 If
you know anything about fly fishing equipment, then you know that
large arbor fly
fishing reels are all the rage now. Would you like
to know why? Here are some of the best selling points of fly fishing
reels with larger arbors:
- Improved rate of retrieve. This is the number
one selling point for these new and popular fly fishing reels.
Because they are larger, one revolution of the reel retrieves
more line.
- It is still a single action reel, meaning
that for one complete turn of the handle, the spool turns one
time. A multiplying fly fishing reel, on the other hand, will
turn the spool two or more times for every turn of the handle.
A multiplying reel therefore generally can retrieve line faster
than a single action reel. A single action reel with a large arbor
is a nice melding of the two types of reels: it retrieves quickly
(like a multiplying fly reel), but it is still easy to maintain
and with has few parts, just like other single action fly reels.
- Less line memory. Because a large arbor fly
fishing reel has a larger diameter, the line is less likely to
get too coiled. Of course, that being said, lines today are generally
made better than the lines of yesteryears, and they are less likely
to get bent out of shape, so to speak.
- Cranking speed. Ok, so cranking speed is not
necessarily faster when you have a large arbor reel. In fact,
your hand tends to move in larger, slower circles. If you have
a small arbor reel, your hand can move in fast, small circles…
this can actually be quite tiring. So, if you have a lot of line
to bring in, a large arbor reel is going to suit you better. If,
on the other hand, you only need to retrieve a small amount, you
will be able to crank a smaller arbor faster.
- Better fighting control. As said above, a
large arbor fly fishing reel will turn more slowly than a smaller
one. This slower turning reel is easier to control. It is easier
to palm.
- More consistent drag pressure. Your chances
of landing a fish increase if you have a more consistent drag
pressure.
If you have thoroughly read through this list, you may be thinking
that large arbor fly reels are simply too good to be true. Well,
perhaps they are. Of course, one disadvantage is that they tend
to be a bit heavier. Nonetheless, it is possible to find lightweight
ones.
When choosing your fly fishing reels, your best bet is to go with
large arbor ones. And your best bet is to not choose the cheapest
one! A moderately priced standard arbor reel will be much better
than a really cheap large arbor fly fishing reel! |
