01-22-2015, 05:00 AM
The main reason to use them is no line twist like you get with a spinning reel. Very important when fishing light jigs as the twist will make your jig spin in circles and you will not get bit. I started using fly fishing reels over 5 years ago for that reason. All my ice rods have inline reels. The newer versions available today have higher retrieve ratios than a fly reels 1:1 which is a plus. And by palming you can control your line release. Not overwhelmed by the drag systems but that isn't usually an issue for panfish and small trout. The better reels can get pricey and you can't use them for casting like you can spinning reels. But you can use them fly fishing if you wish.
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