Question about float reel vs fly reel
Question about float reel vs fly reel
I picked up some starter tackle for float fishing at BPS last month including a rod but I am confused as to what I should use for a reel. Can I use a fly reel and just take all the tension off the drag or do I have to go with a float reel. I also have been told I could use a high end spinning reel with a sensitive drag. Thoughts?
Bondo,
If you were using a spinning reel, you would be better off fishing it with the bale open and closing it down when you have a strike or are retrieving. Trying to adjust your drag after you have a fish one, let alone a chromer is never a good thing. With too little drag you can't stop them form running into cover, too much and you're looking at a quick breakoff.
If you were using a spinning reel, you would be better off fishing it with the bale open and closing it down when you have a strike or are retrieving. Trying to adjust your drag after you have a fish one, let alone a chromer is never a good thing. With too little drag you can't stop them form running into cover, too much and you're looking at a quick breakoff.
"There wouldn't have been any butt kickings if that stupid death ray had worked."
Bondo
99% of the time I use a spinning reel while floatfishing. My reason, strictly a confidence thing. I've tried a centerpin and just wasn't comfortable with it. That's not to say I would never use one again. I've also used a fly reel on some of the smaller Northern Ont. tribs where the drifts are very short. It was very effective. It depends on what type of water you're planning to fish. For a natural looking presentation through a large drift area I'm pretty sure a float reel can't be beat as there is less resistance when it comes to the line coming off the reel. Like you mentioned a good smooth drag is a must on a spinning reel since most likely you will be using relatively light line/leaders.
Bottom line, go with what you're comfortable with. Hope this helps you out.
Tightlines,
Chris
99% of the time I use a spinning reel while floatfishing. My reason, strictly a confidence thing. I've tried a centerpin and just wasn't comfortable with it. That's not to say I would never use one again. I've also used a fly reel on some of the smaller Northern Ont. tribs where the drifts are very short. It was very effective. It depends on what type of water you're planning to fish. For a natural looking presentation through a large drift area I'm pretty sure a float reel can't be beat as there is less resistance when it comes to the line coming off the reel. Like you mentioned a good smooth drag is a must on a spinning reel since most likely you will be using relatively light line/leaders.
Bottom line, go with what you're comfortable with. Hope this helps you out.
Tightlines,
Chris