Fly Fishing Reels

About Fly Fishing Reels

Finding the right fly fishing reel to balance your fly rod setup is extremely important. Not only does it help aid casting, but a fly reel plays a crucial role; in controlling and managing the fly line. While its main job is to retrieve and fight fish, the perfect fly reel can aesthetically complete your setup.

Here at Angling Active, we are meticulous when it comes to handpicking the right fly reels for the job. We stock an extensive range of fly reels from trout fly reels, salmon fly reels right through to saltwater fly reels, ideal for targeting tropical species such as tarpon and GT.

We also ensure we stock a diverse range of different fly reel models, so whether you’re in the market for a new cassette fly reel with spare spools to house an array of trout fly lines or a robust caged fly reel for nymphing we cater for all.

We pride ourselves on bringing you the worlds premium fly reel brands and are authorised dealers of brands such as: Sage, Hardy, Abel, Guideline, Ross, Shilton, Guideline and Lamson fly reels.

We don’t just cater for the fly fishing enthusiast though, we also stock some amazing brands for the more budget-minded or entry level fly angler in the form of Greys, Airflo, Vision, Snowbee, Shakespeare and Redington. To complete you fly fishing reel setup, shop for backing line, fly lines and tippet material.

What size reel is best for fly fishing?

Depending on your style of fishing will dictate which fly reel size you would opt for.

- Trout Fly Reels - 7/8 would be the most popular size in the UK to accommodate any trout line and the most popular rod sizes.

- Salmon Fly Reels - 9/10 accommodates most shooting head lines and the most popular rod sizes in the UK.

- Saltwater Fly Reels - For targeting tropical species the most popular size would be an 8/9 this will easily accommodate the majority of tropical fly lines.

Frequently Asked Questions about Fly Fishing Reels