On the Columbia, casting a float and worm or fly is a favourite among local anglers especially in summer for the evening rise when targeting feeding rainbow trout
The normal clutch tension is set using the rear or front drag, but the freespool is tensioned using the additional twist grip in front of the rear drag situated at the rear of the reel body (if that makes sense I hope the pictures below help!)
When the water is slick like glass, light penetrates the waters surface pretty well
Beyond the style factor, though, this backpack also boasts a waterproof neoprene exterior and is loaded with storage options, from the dedicated zip-closure laptop pocket and tablet sleeve, a hidden pocket for valuables, and wait for it a separate shoe bag for those necessary after-work footwear changes (IYKYK)
Your Salmon Fly Reel Your salmon reel should be mechanically sound and should always have the smell of WD40 or another lubricant about it