The rod follows through smoothly and delivers the fly exactly where the stroke intends, right to the point of entry
Now imagine the increased efficiency of equal pressure applied to both sides of the spool: the bearings and spool shaft receive a more balanced load, translating into stronger, smoother drags, while the dual-drag design also doubles heat dissipation. The TwinDrag design also requires less pressure to be applied to each side of the spool, while allowing precise drag settings with barely any drag fluctuation
If it tips away from you, the reel is too light
A small fishing reel with perforated spool, usually of simple stamped frame or riveted construction.* Skeleton-style, raised pillar fly reels are among the more common types of fly fishing reels collectors, antique hunters and flea marketeers might encounter in the field
My favorite feature is the extra padding that gave me peace of mind when carrying delicate items like my camera gear