SA System Reels
An impressive click-check reel that’s perfect for mountain Rios is my Scientific Anglers System 5 fly reel, and it’s been around for ages. It’s a bit of a classic, and it likes to be paired with a classic fly rod for a nostalgic feel. Mine holds the SA Trout Mastery DT3F fly line, which works great with almost any 3wt rod I take to the mountains. The Scientific System Reel series was launched in 1969 and was part of the first balanced system of reel, fly rod, and fly line. It was a huge hit back then and is still being used with classic fly rods from many brands today. Why do I have this reel in my tackle box? Because the System 5 reel is 3 inches in diameter and fits perfectly with classic 3 weight fly rods. The solid back plate and palming spool are two of my favorite features in a fly reel. It may not be the most stylish reel I use, but it’s reliable and comfortable. I actually think it’s pretty cool in a Hardy DNA kind of way. You see, Hardy made this reel series for Scientific Ang...
