The Abel SDS has a fully sealed multi-disc drag, more than 20 pounds of drag pressure, an anodized aluminum construction, and an original-owner lifetime warranty. The NXT Black Label II offers a ...

From fly fishing tips to must-have flies to a hand-crafted German fly reel maker, these stories captured our Sports Illustrated fishing reader’s attention on Fishing on SI this past week. Want to make ...

The common refrain among freshwater fly anglers is that your reel doesn’t matter, but when it comes to saltwater fly reels, that statement couldn’t be farther from the truth. Saltwater alone will test ...

Get any of our free daily email newsletters — news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. Montana holds a revered place in the hearts and minds of fly anglers the world over. The state's ...

Do yourself and your fly reel a favor: upgrade the fly handle on your fly spool, especially if you have to fight fish that will test your drag, or you have to retrieve line quickly. It's a simple fix, ...

There are as many types of fishing reels as there are types of fishing. Big, small, fast, slow, spinning, baitcasting, trolling and jigging-there's a reel for every type of angler. Before asking what ...