classic fishing reels Clark Fork Fly 2-1/2" for 3- or 4-wt Line Fly Backing Line Spinning Reels Then and Now

#1019661968Left hand crank version of reel above, suffixes same Bronson 66 Professional (See notes for different suffix for rod type and length)MultipurposeFixed spoolBuilt in rod comboAluminum Alloy135yds

They work by either applying pressure to the inside of the spool (Tibor) or by having all of the braking done within a hub or housing (Nautilus)

Or perhaps they were the result of me intentionally abusing a reel with an unsealed drag

That said, Ive learned that depending on pressure, water clarity and local forage, a few simple tweaks can make a big difference

Two days later my new rod and reel arrived

After a short while it became obvious that conditions were simply becoming impossible to fish for bones, so Itu decided to take me out and try out a few coral bommies that he knew traditionally held the possibility of trevally