abel rove fly reels 4-6 REEL delivers smooth startup inertia and confident stopping power across freshwater and saltwater environments Abel ROVE 11/12+ REEL Black

Then you have the Chinese knockoffs, which may or may not be knockoffs (or from China)

Optimized for high-speed reels and premium lines, these rods deliver exceptional performance across techniques from hard baits to vegetation fishing, with outstanding strike detection and cover-penetrating power

Then on the surface start popping the lure on the surface with a few rapid tugs and cranks

I am critical of my reels and I have many including the 22 Stradic and Stella as well as other lower model Diawa's

Youll spook fewer trout, see structures (boulders, logs, matts of grass) that attract fish, and youll avoid debris that might cause a stumble and fall in the water