The line excels in line control, like when doing roll casts, mending etc. The effect of the different tapers is often discussed - even by experts - but it all sums up somewhat as follows:ĭouble Taper: a straight line with a tip in both ends is a typical presentation line, which is well suited for fine arcs and delicate casts.
As already mentioned, these vary, but there are some common types. The production methods also vary and where some producers make lines by coating a core with different amounts of material, others extrude their lines from thicker pieces of material. The selection of materials is highly determining for the many characteristics of the line, and is usually a well guarded secret. There is a wealth of different designs and each manufacturer has their own ideas and designs. In spite of the fact that a fly line only consists of fairly few parts, they are surprisingly complex and especially shaping of the taper is a science in itself. A DT line has no running line, but is one long belly with an identical taper and tip in each end. The rest of the line up to about 90 to 100 feet or about 30 meters consists of the thin running line, which is equally thick (or thin) all the way. Head: the tapers and the belly as one partĪ typical WF line has a short tip of a few inches or maybe a foot (10-30 centimeters), long tapers, maybe 3-6 feet (1-2 meters) and the head is mostly around 30 feet or 10 meters. Running line: the long, thin part of the line, which connects to the backing at the reel end Rear taper: the transition between the belly and the running line Diameter: 3.7” / 95mm Weight: 173g.Line tip: the front part of the line, equally thin over its length, where the leaders is attachedįront taper: the transition between the tip and the belly
Snowbee magic line plus#
Also available as both an individual reel and in a kit comprising a reel plus 3 spare cassette spools, all in a neat reel/ spool bag. The #7/9 model is aimed at the larger still water or reservoir angler who wants good line capacity, a smooth, powerful drag and the convenience of a ‘quick-change’ Cassette Spool system. Snowbee Onyx Large Arbor Cassette Fly Reel 7/9 with 4 Cassettes Specs: Multi-disc cork and stainless steel centre drag system Large arbor design for faster retrieve, more consistent drag performance and minimal line memoryĮxtra hard paint finish for salt-water and chip resistance Snowbee Onyx Large Arbor Cassette Fly Reel 7/9 with 4 Cassettes Features:ĬNC machine finished, die-cast aluminium frame and spool Both the #5/7 and #7/9 models come with an easy-change cassette spool system.
Snowbee magic line full#
The new ONYX fly reels come in a full range of sizes from a tiny #1/2 model for the smallest brook rod, right up to a powerful #9/11 Salmon model. The cork and stainless steel drag discs provide a smooth, powerful drag performance, with minimal start-up inertia, to avoid those ‘smash-takes’. Add to this a multi-disc, centre drag system and you have a fly reel which performs way above its expectations at this price level. However, they are then finished on a precision CNC machine, so you get the best of both worlds – the finish, feel and precision of a CNC machined reel, but at a ‘die-cast’ price! The large arbor design gives faster line retrieve, more consistent drag performance and minimal line memory. The main reel frame and spool are made from lightweight, durable die-cast aluminium.
The new ONYX range of fly reels from Snowbee, offer a new dimension in fly reel design and technology. Snowbee Onyx Large Arbor Cassette Fly Reel 7/9 with 4 Cassettes