Why Do Fly Reels Have Backing? The backing is used to fight a fish when a ton of line is pulled off the reel. A normal trout setup will have about 100 yards of 20 or 30-pound backing. You don’t cast the backing, it is only used to fight a big fish. The backing attaches
Are Fly Fishing Reel Handle Side? All that aside, most fly reels come set up for left-hand retrieve, but changing them to right-hand retrieve is usually a snap. If you have the manual for the reel, the directions are in there. If you don’t have the manual, go to the manufacturer’s website to see if
How Much Weight To Use Fly Fishing? For trout fishing, new anglers should focus on line weights 4-6. I personally prefer a four weight fly line (and matching fly reel and fly rod). The reason is because a lighter fly fishing outfit makes smaller fish more fun to catch. Do you use a weight when