Setting up a reel for Euro Nymphing
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How to Set Up a Fly Reel for a French Leader: A Step-by-Step Guide
In this video, we'll guide you through the process of setting up the Hanak RS13 fly reel for a French leader. The French leader system is a popular technique among fly anglers that allows for longer, more accurate casts with delicate presentations.
First, I will give you my out the box review of the Hanak RS13 this reel will be on long term review with the resultant video out in December.
I'll show you how to attach the leader to the fly reel without the need for a fly line.
Throughout the video, I'll provide helpful tips and tricks for setting up your fly reel and leader system.
Whether you're a beginner or an experienced fly angler, this video will provide you with all the information you need to set up a fly reel for a French leader and start catching more fish on the fly. So grab your fly rod and reel, and let's get started!
Let me know in the comments section how you have your French Leader set up.
How I get the point over for the benefit of a smooth drag with a fly reel is as follows.
While standing in or next to a river or stream. Any moving body of water put your hand into the water. When fingers are extended with the palm of the hand edgewise like a knife there is barely any drag or resistance as you move that hand in the water. Now turn your hand so the flow of water is directly hitting the palm of your hand even in slow water you feel the extra drag. If you move the hand upstream the speed of that water imparts more drag. Now tie a rope to the handle of a bucket full of water. Hold that rope with the bucket over not in the water. Lift that bucket in the air. Now lower that bucket straight down into several feet of water. Now pull-up that bucket the volume of water even static will add to the effort needed to move the bucket. Now add currant. Throw the bucket into slowly moving water walk ten yards upstream. Now the as the water speed and depth increases. So much more drag is formed needing far more effort to pull the bucket back. Now transpose the same into a fish moving across that moving water. Even the fly line being moved sideways in the water causes more drag. So this is how even a one pound trout can snap six pound tippet like cotton. So a correctly set smooth drag is a key part involved getting that fish to the net. Even in still water lakes the water moves in wind lanes and due to thermocline layers of density and temperature. They all make life more interesting. Water is a fluid medium imparting multiple forces in multiple directions. Water is also effected by depths, underwater structure, inlets, movement from aeration, draw offs. Wake from boats. Even a short sharp heavy shower of rain, hail or snow can effect the properties of the water temperature, visability, how both foodchain and the fish are reacting to the changes.
Nicely done, Lindsay. Greetings from a wet and windy Ireland.
Thanks 👍
Hi Lindsey,fantastic video as usual,jock and yourself are a perfect team .can’t wait for round 3 loch leven.thanks for sharing 👍🎣
No bother David glad you enjoyed it.
Nice job Lindsay 👌
Thanks Robbie 👍
Nice set up
Well done 👍
Thanks, I am looking forward to trying it.
Nice looking reel. When Im putting line on , solo, I put the reel on the butt section of one of my rods. I feel I can control the line/backing tension better
Great tip 👍
Very interesting set up Lindsay. It's something I know nothing about and would love to know more about it. Is this style of fishing really intended for river fishing or would it be effective on still waters as well? looking forward to seeing how you fish it now you have the reel set up.
No good for Stillwater primary used for rivers.
Hi Lindsay you showed your competition fishing box a while back can you tell me the name of it and where you bought it if possible please
Also loving your vids keep it up buddy.
It’s a Pelican Storm case 2750. The guy I got mine from no longer does them. Sorry.
Thanks for sharing Lindsay. What length of miracle braid are you using pls. Also do you put a curl in it and add some additional colour using wax if necessary?
Hi James about foot and a half and yes coloured wax and a few kinks.
Hi James about foot and a half and yes coloured wax and a few kinks. I’ll
great video. Just getting into Euro Nymphing. Miracle Braid is no longer available. Whats a good substitute.
Not sure there is anything quite like miracle braid but you can use normal bi-colour indicator.
Did you reel that line on backwards…. Why?
I reel forwards but I do explain in the video that there is no right or wrong way. What works for you is the right way.