classic style nickel silver fly reels Ted Godfrey Model 274 Reel Capitol Outdoors - Illinois' lure-target:redfish Style:11'0" Heavy 2 piece nymphing or dry

classic style nickel silver fly reels Ted Godfrey Model 274 Reel Capitol Outdoors - Illinois' lure-target:redfish Style:11'0" Heavy 2 piece nymphing or dry

Capitol Outdoors - Illinois' Hunting and Fishing Resource: 2020 Illinois Fishing, Hunting and Outdoors Shows

silver shines in clearer, cooler water with more ambient light

lure-target:redfish

Style:11'0" Heavy 2 piece

150–200 sizes are used for heavier lures and more demanding conditions Gear ratios between 6.0–7.5:1 provide the best balance of cadence control and slack pickup for topwater retrieves Smooth, consistent drag is more important than maximum drag strength when fishing treble-hooked lures Reel balance, line lay, and corrosion resistance directly impact casting performance and long-term reliability in saltwater conditions Inshore Topwater Reels Choosing Inshore Topwater Lures Surface lures vary in size, profile, and action, and choosing the right one directly affects how fish respond

nymphing or dry