flyfishing [1]

Fishing method that consists of delicately placing an artificial fly on or in the water; it simulates a real insect landing to attract fish.

fly reel

Mechanical device used to unwind the fly line after a cast and rewind it again to bring back the fly or the fish.

handle

Small lever attached to the crank; it is used to turn the spool and rewind the fly line.

drag

Device that temporarily stops the spool while the angler fights with the fish to bring it out of the water; it is released by turning the crank.

spool

Cylinder on which the fly line is wound.

catch

Lever that releases the reel spool when depressed.

foot

Long part of the reel, attached at each end to the reel seat, which secures the foot to the handgrip of the rod.

fly line

Silk or nylon fishing line used for flyfishing.