best fly reel for trout fishing Pflueger Supreme — Reliable Fly Reel The 2/3/4 is ideal for small trout rods and the larger 6/7/8 is a great option for bigger trout setups or light salmon/steelhead duty Top 5 Best Trout Fly

I have found that a good weight for a reel is around 7-8 ounces

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Big enough to tackle the Great Lakes but still compact enough to be easily towed with the family mini-van or a compact SUV, the 1650 Fish Hawk is a multi-role performer thats designed with serious fishing in mind

Reel specific features - There are certain features that are unique to some of the reels

So offset circle hooks are going to be excellent for actively fishing live or cut bait

The money saved isn't that much on an already cheap reel, plus you never know if your local Daiwa service centre would honour the warranty of a reel bought from abroad