How Much Backing Do You Need on a Fly Reel? WITH ALL the configurations of spool design, arbor size, and fishing styles that seem to arrive with every new season, we thought it would be worth revisiting a topic of interest to almost all new anglers and even some veterans: the ideal amount of backing for a fly reel. Read "How Much Backing Do You Need on a Fly Reel?" INSIDE THE BOX: EPISODE #79 - This week Scott unboxes the new Waterworks-Lamson Cobalt saltwater fly rod, which the brand designed for big game fishing and fast fly delivery. Tim Flagler ties a true modern classic in this week's featured tying video. The Parachute Hare's Ear, "like its nymphal counterpart, represents a wide range of mayfly species, from Drakes to March Browns. Because it floats well, it also works nicely in a dry-dropper rig." |
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