You dont want to kill the eel, but you want to diminish its energy, otherwise it can ball up around your leader and create a tangled mess
And if youre just looking for the best all-around fly rod weight, the 5-weight fly rod is largely considered to be the most versatile fly rod and reel weight
'Extra Fast' and 'Fast' provide more feel to the lure and faster hooksets, but the stiff blank reduces fighting ability and doesnt offer the same 'slingshot effect' on casts as 'Medium' and 'Slow' actions
Built from robust 6000 series marine-grade aluminum, it stands t
We also know, from the fish bones found at the site, that the size of fish caught ranges from very small fish to giant carp over 2 metres in length." And while the tools were similar to modern hooks in many ways, there were some differences too
Not only is choosing the right type of reel can play a part in your angling success but the size of the reel can determine your ability to successfully cast too