The Fly Reel

A fly reel stores the line neatly so it doesn’t tangle up. Modern fly reels are usually made of aluminium or an aluminium alloy, though some are magnesium, steel, titanium, or carbon fibre. A reel whose body is machined from a solid bar of metal—a bar-stock reel—is the most durable option.

For large fish that put up a good fight, you’ll need a drag: an adjustable friction device that prevents the fish from pulling out line freely. All modern fly reels should come with some form of drag mechanism.

All Genwair Fly Reels come with a quality drag system and are covered by the Genwair Lifetime Repair Or Replacement Warranty.

Genwair Fly Reels are built to last a lifetime.

The drag on the Genwair Whisper has been described as "Good enough to stop a horse".

The Whisper is available from all good fly shops in line weight sizes 4/6 and 7/9. Spare spools are available and they are interchangeable so you can carry both a 4/6 wt and a 7/9 wt. If your local fly shop does not have a Whisper in stock ask them to call us and we will send them one on a next day delivery basis for your approval. The new Brenin Salmon & Steelhead is now available in Line Weight 9/11

Size

The size of the reel should be appropriate to the size of the fly line used. For example, don’t choose a small reel for a 10-weight line though it is possible to use a large reel for a 3-weight line by adding extra backing. Manufacturers list the amount of line and backing that a reel will hold.

Cost

Most most cheaper fly reels are made of moulded composite or cast aluminium , which are perfectly adequate for occasional fishing however, they usually have plastic or nylon moving parts and or drag systems which tend to wear out very quickly. If you want to fish regularly, not have to worry about your reel and fish for larger fish—pike, salmon, or large trout, for example—you’ll want to invest in a machined bar-stock reel, which is more robust and has a better drag mechanism. Bar-stock reels cost the most. All our Bar-stock reels are covered by our Lifetime Guarantee.

Speak to your local dealer and we will ensure he receives one in your choice of line weight by next day special delivery.

The Genwair Diawl is another bar stock aluminium reel with easy change left or right hand wind. Specifically developed for predator and trophy fishing. The Diawl is available as a 9/11 line weight and is covered by the Genwair Lifetime Repair or Replacement Warranty

Looking for a reel that will stand out from all others?

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So light you will hardly know it is there just 223 grams

Machined from the finest aircraft quality bar stock aluminium and finished in a fabulous gunsmoke and crimson the Concept LW will meet all your requirements at a fabulous price.

Match it with the equivalent weight Concept Fly Rod and Super Slik fly line for the perfect fly fishing combination.

These superb floating fly lines have become incredibly popular. The extended front and rear tapers and the long belly of the line gives tremendous distance and subtle presentation even to the most skittish of fish.

The Careg R & Xenar XR are an amazing pair of top quality die cast aluminium fly reels at a great price.

Both reels are covered by a 12 month guarantee and both are priced to suit the fly fisherman on a budget.