The Great Lakes of NYC

Thursday, November 14, 2024

Amazon's generic semi automatic fly reel

I caught this ten pound carp this afternoon using the Amazon generic semi automatic fly reel;

proving that it can be used for big fish. I used a double taper 4 wt fly line &

a 6 wt, 8 foot six inch 4 piece fiberglass, Maxcatch fly rod; which I call "Orange Betty".

The generic fly reel has the standard, Franco Vivarelli fly reel interior. Nothing new here just

standard semi automatic fly reel insides. This reel (first edition) came with a special

wrench that allowed the spool to be removed. The spool has a knob that can be used to

retrieve fly line manually

I fitted my Japanese 6 foot, six inch 2 wt with this nymphing reel

Pictured here are the OCR Bighorn and the Amazon generic semi automatic fly reel. While

these reels have similar features ; they have different uses. The Bighorn is a multiuse fly reel,

everything from trout to light saltwater. The Amazon reel is designed for nymphing.

This picture shows the reel with my 10 foot 2 wt nymphing rod.

Rear view of the reel

My 10 foot, 4piece 2wt nymphing fly rod.

Close up of the Amazon generic semi automatic fly reel. Still less than $55.00.

Friday, August 30, 2024

Can you name the semi automatic fly reels?

Pictured are the semi automatic fly reels I have used in the past. A few are no longer in production.

Every thing from the generic reel available on the Amazon to the old Franco Vivarelli Goldstar.

Sunday, July 14, 2024

New carp fisher

She caught this one herself after a few days of being skunked! I've had a tough time posting pictures

due to issues with my computer. I think I solved the problem with the help of the "Geek Squad". But NYC currently has a heat wave with daily temperature exceeding 90+F! Too hot to go outside and I feel sorry for the poor fish who are trapped outside in the water with no air conditioning.