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flyfishing
Fishing method that consists of delicately placing an artificial fly on or in the water; it simulates a real insect landing to attract fish.
fly reel
Mechanical device used to unwind the fly line after a cast and rewind it again to bring back the fly or the fish.
handle
Small lever attached to the crank; it is used to turn the spool and rewind the fly line.
drag
Device that temporarily stops the spool while the angler fights with the fish to bring it out of the water; it is released by turning the crank.
spool
Cylinder on which the fly line is wound.
catch
Lever that releases the reel spool when depressed.
fly line
Silk or nylon fishing line used for flyfishing.