Reel component |
Function |
reel
handle |
? |
serves as the handle to hold onto
while turning the spool to retrieve line |
reel
spool |
? |
most fly
reels are constructed with spools that are independent of the reel frame; most have
removable spools so that different lines may be pre-wound on extra spools and
used interchangeably with the same reel; ("cartridge" reels substitute less
expensive plastic spools rather than traditional metal spools which are usually aluminum) |
cartridge reel |
line
guard |
? |
horizontal metal piece that
"spans" the reel spool gap & serves to keep the fly line in line with the
rod guides |
spool
release |
? |
lever or button which is activated to
release the reel spool so it can be removed from the reel frame |
counter
balance |
? |
a weighted piece that is added to the
exterior of the reel spool opposite the handle to "counter" the reel handle and thus add balance to the spool as it turns on the frame |
palming
rim |
? |
the outer
edge of some spools allow the spool rotation to be slowed down when line is being
"stripped" by applying pressure (drag) to it with the palm of the hand |
|
reel foot |
? |
the flanged metal shoe piece at the
"bottom" of the reel used to secure the reel into the reel seat on a fly rod |
spool diameter |
? |
the diameter of fly reel spools ranges
from 2 3/16" to over 4"; wider spools can handle more fly line,
more backing & bigger fly fishing tasks (i.e., bigger water & bigger fish) |
spool width |
? |
the width of the reel spool (distance
between the two sides) varies from 13/16" to 1" on single action reels;
large/wide arbor reels are as wide as 1 1/2"; the wider the spool, the more line it
can handle, which also contributes to a higher line retrieval rate (more line is taken in
with each turn of the handle) |
