Rod & Reel Pairings
There are rods and reels that work together as though they were specifically made for each other. They pair naturally for a variety of reasons, depending on brand, construction, aesthetics, and current trends. And you know a perfect pairing as soon as the reel is locked into the seat of a fly rod...it's like magic. I pair a rod to a reel for a blend of aesthetic and performance reasons. Which reel will balance best on a given rod? Does this rod need a click-check reel or one with a disc drag? Will the reel appear more of a fit to a slide band or an up locking seat? These questions are the factors I consider when making rod and reel pairings. Yeah, big trout will be handled by a disc-drag reel, and the Leetle Fellers dance to a click-check reel. My favorite rod and reel combination is the Winston IM6 6'6 2wt fly rod with a Winston Perfect 2 7/8" fly reel. The reel is spooled up with a Winston Energy WF2F fly line. An all Winston fly fishing kit that fits in with mountain R...
