Left Hand vs Right Hand Retrieve – Bozeman FlyWorks

$ 18.00

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We get this question all the time and figured it was about time we sat down and wrote a little post on it to help you decide the correct handing of your reel!  The "handing" of the retrieve refers to the hand that you will be reeling your monster brown trout in with.  The opposite hand is the one that will be holding the rod and doing all the casting.  If you are a right handed individual, generally, you will be holding the rod with your right hand, resulting in a left hand retrieve reel and vice versa. Note: All reels we sell are able to be switched between L Hand and R Hand retrieve with a few simple steps.   Left Hand Retrieve A Left Hand Retrieve will place the handle of the reel on the left side of the

Our highly popular 55 yards of fluorocarbon tippet is now offered in a pack of 4 along with a Bozeman FlyWorks blue tippet holder. We strive to bring quality, affordable products to the market and this fully exemplifies that.


    • 55 Yards of 100% pure fluorocarbon tippet (vs. 30 yards from competitors!)
    • STRENGTH - nearly a 15% increase in strength vs. the nylon mono tippets
    • Faster sink rate to get your dropper nymph or nymphs into that target eating zone
    • Lower visibility to the fish you target meaning more hook ups!
    • Size is denoted on the band

 

Size Strength (lb) Diameter (in)
0x 14 0.011
1x 12 0.010
2x 11 0.009
3x 8 0.008
4x 6 0.007
5x 5 0.006 
6x 4 0.005
7x 3 0.004


Our highly reviewed 5 pack of tapered nylon leaders have the perfect blend of strength to limpness giving you smooth turn over for clean presentations.  Every product has been tested and proven on our home waters around Montana, and the world.  

Like you, we demand consistent high quality but at a price within reach so when the fish of the season hits your fly, you know you'll land it.

  • Fly Fishing Tapered Leaders
  • Pre looped for easy on/off connection to your line
  • Same high quality as the fly shop, much more affordable
  • Save ~27% buying a 5 PACK vs. a 3 PACK from competitors

Responsibly harvested from the mane of wild Montana Unicorns, our fluorocarbon tippet will rival any brand you will find at your local shop.  Fluorocarbon monofilament tippet is almost completely unaffected by water, keeping the same diameter since the day you bought it. This means it doesn’t give up line strength while your tippet is exposed to the elements.

  • Get 83% MORE Tippet compared rival brands - any brand at the store will be ~30 yards in tippet material, our spool contains 55 yards
  • 25% lower cost to you vs. what you will buy in the store
  • Spools clip together easily
  • Size of tippet is denoted on the band
  • 100% Fluoro tippet

 

Size Strength (lb) Diameter (in)
0x 14 0.011
1x 12 0.010
2x 11 0.009
3x 8 0.008
4x 6 0.007
5x 5 0.006 
6x 4 0.005
7x 3 0.004


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