best fly reel for gt GTX Engineered to exceed IGFA regulations Redington Crosswater IV Reel -

What surprised newcomers was the variety of fish which take soft baits, or soft plastics as they are also called although the material used is not strictly plastic

A very safe and adequate spot to lean on as the fish was battled back to the boat

Pop it, let it settle, then pop it again, while reeling nice and slow

It was a great reel that I was able to set it and forget it

These reels have a dial on the side plate opposite the handle that usually has some clear indication on it for which way the dial needs to be turned to increase or decrease the brake

Some slop in the handle, but it is to be expected from an entry level reel