Fly Fishing Reel

Bass Proshop started on a simple premise. They saw a need in the fishing market, and decided that if no one else was going to satisfy this need, well, heck, they sure would do it. More than 30 years later, the business is an empire. Its stores are across the country. Its products are used in streams, lakes, and oceans across the world. And it’s logo is practically as household as the golden arches or the red can of cola.

But back in 1971, no such business existed. The world’s best fishermen were left to scrape together gear. In many cases, they were forced to compete with a motley mix of subpar gear. Their choices for rods, reels, and tackle were just not consistent, nor were they specialized enough to match their top-notch skills. Then came Bass. Started in Springfield, Missouri in a store that could hardly be called that—it had just eight feet of space to it—Bass Proshop began. Their first set of wares included equipment that would find on the tournament circuit that year.

Use old or poor quality fishing reels if you want to lose that big fish. Combined with the wrong leaders and tippets, your wrong reels will cost you all the glory of the big catch. If that’s not enough, throw the wrong reel on your fly fishing pole, too. It will make sure that your whole outfit is out of whack. Sounds like a plan, right? Wrong.

Any serious angler knows that it’s essential to have a great reel if you want to actually catch something on the lake or the stream. Buy something cheap if all you’re looking for is a couple hours of peace and quiet and a few brews. Not that there’s anything wrong with a little quiet time in the Great Outdoors, but the whole reason for being out on a boat at 5 am, or waist high in a river, is to reel something in.

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Reel-Time - The Internet Journal of Saltwater Fly Fishing
Saltwater fly fishing internet journal. Includes feature articles since 1995,
fishing reports, forums and photo gallery.

Leland Fly Fishing Outfitters: Gear and Trips
Offers fly rods, bags, and accessories.

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St. Croix Fishing Rods - Spinning, Casting, Saltwater, Fly
Casting, spinning, saltwater, icefishing, and fly rods. Features product information
and dealers.

Welcome To Islander Reels
Includes dealers, product brochures, and news.

Fly Rod & Reel Magazine
Offering equipment reviews, advice on tackle and technique, image gallery and forum.

Marryat: Quality Fly Fishing Products
Produces reels, rods, and tools. Includes product information, dealers, and history.

Abel Fly Reels
Includes catalog, wall of fame, and new products.

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