best large arbor fly reel for the money Sage XL — Big Y Fly Co Packs a ton of value with a die SALTWATER FLY REELS — Red's

Not only that, but spare parts and screws are still available to buy - which is amazing given the age of some of these things

Here's a general guide: For Salmon (like King/Chinook or Coho) Mainline (Monofilament or Braid) : Monofilament : 20-30 lb test Braid : 40-65 lb test (braid has a smaller diameter but is much stronger) Leader (Fluorocarbon or Monofilament) : For clear water, use 12-20 lb fluorocarbon for invisibility and abrasion resistance

They spend most of their lives chasing schools of shad, which are their favorite food

When it comes to unique features, the DCR Twilight excels with its starlight holes on the spool skirt

It triples as a deadly drop-shot rod, as well as a smallmouth bass marabou jig fluff-chucker