7/8 wt fly reel 7-Weight | 8-Weight Fly Reel This reels is super lightweight and will balance perfectly on a variety of modern fly rods Leland Reel Co. Vintage Sea

While its technically a large arbor reel its certainly nowhere as big as the Orvis Hydros

Most reels in the suggested size for catfish will have level wind functions and all of our suggested models are level wind reels

(7) Guide Tip: If your seriously going to get into this fly fishing thing check out my FREE video dry fly fishing workshop at this link A reliable fly line requires tapering

Fish Finder Pros & Cons Pros: Helps you see whats in the water below you and to the side of you in deeper water GPS helps you always know where you are (great for if youre deep in mangroves or backcountry creeks) Cons: Expensive Can get in the way of paddling or fishing Should You Put A Fish Finder On Your Kayak