Spinning reel on a Fly Rod?

[Flash]

Anyone ever used a spinning reel on a fly rod? Can you share any particulars like what weight rod, line, reel you used? Did it work or are the elements just counterproductive?

[Matt V]

I used to carry a spinning reel and a fly reel while stealhead fishing. I just swapped them out on my fly rod depending on if I was using fly's or spawn.

[fishnpbr]

I have used spinning reels on fly rods in the past. Some of the mid to larger spinning reels won't fit the reel seat on some fly rods.

[WILDCATWICK]

Anyone ever used a spinning reel on a fly rod? Can you share any particulars like what weight rod, line, reel you used? Did it work or are the elements just counterproductive?

P.M. Whit. He has had a lot of success with that setup.

[Flash]

Thanks - I've sent along a PM.

[Capt. Lucky]

i've been using shakespere 1810 on my fly rods fore 50 years and love them
i carry one in my vest and when i need to get off the flys it onley taks 2 min to change over :fish:

[jacktownhooker]

just read it today on in-fisherman for 2 lb line ......spring panfish for slinging ultra lights and minnows on no weight ... just hook - minnow
get 7-9 ft size 1 blank fly rod or buy april issue of in- fisherman

[waterfoul]

I steelhead fish with a 9' Medium fly rod and a 2000 size spinning reel. Kinda fun. I also carp fish with this setup... again, lots of fun!!

Usually use 8 lb Power Pro line and a floro leader.

[Sailor]

Do it while fishing with bait for stream Trout often. Lately I've been using fly rod blanks made up as spinning rods.

[fathom this]

Use a fighting but on your eight or nine weight fly rod amd you
have a rod extension which makes the flyrod/ spinning reel combo
work great.

[fishenrg]

I used this set up quite a bit for steelhead fishing. I have a 8 wt. fly rod. Regular old spinning reel...same one I use on my pier rod now. All I can say is try it out. Takes a little getting used to, but works just fine.

[eyesforever]

Keep an eye on the flyrod guides for wear. Most are not hard enough to guard against groveing from mono. Run a Q-Tip through 'em once in a while, and it'll show you whats happening. Pay special attention to the tip top guide.

[jacktownhooker]

just wanted to give a report from some rods i just p.u.
1st i got a 9 ft crappie rod from pro angler ultra light 2-8 lb ....i put 2 lb line- a j@b glow weighted spider with hackle and sm crawler pcs. no weight but slim float with weight band around ...it casted a mile ! even in wind and i was fishing on shore ! limited out on gills !

today p.u. a 7" 6 eagle claw " feather light" which loaded up like a flyrod and compared better than flyrod ! and bought a easy cast reel that had 6 lb line that i took half off and put some 2 lb test on it ......should cast nice with light stuff ......hoping to be able to cast nothing more than a hook and minnow !!! for stealth in our super clear and deep lakes

[Flash]

i've been using shakespere 1810 on my fly rods fore 50 years and love them
i carry one in my vest and when i need to get off the flys it onley taks 2 min to change over :fish:

What weight fly rod and what weight line? What lures are you throwing when you get off the flys? Are you still targeting trout or moving to another species?

[Flash]

just read it today on in-fisherman for 2 lb line ......spring panfish for slinging ultra lights and minnows on no weight ... just hook - minnow
get 7-9 ft size 1 blank fly rod or buy april issue of in- fisherman

Yep - read the article. Your post on the recently picked up rods is very helpful. Thanks.

[Flash]

I steelhead fish with a 9' Medium fly rod and a 2000 size spinning reel. Kinda fun. I also carp fish with this setup... again, lots of fun!!

Usually use 8 lb Power Pro line and a floro leader.

Thanks for the detail. Medium rod, 2000 size spinning reel and 8# powerpro.

[Flash]

Use a fighting but on your eight or nine weight fly rod amd you
have a rod extension which makes the flyrod/ spinning reel combo
work great.


I have seen these and thought they might have an advantage. Thanks for the confirmation.

[Flash]

Keep an eye on the flyrod guides for wear. Most are not hard enough to guard against groveing from mono. Run a Q-Tip through 'em once in a while, and it'll show you whats happening. Pay special attention to the tip top guide.

Good point. I was wondering about guide wear.

[Flash]

I used this set up quite a bit for steelhead fishing. I have a 8 wt. fly rod. Regular old spinning reel...same one I use on my pier rod now. All I can say is try it out. Takes a little getting used to, but works just fine.

Appreciate the reply.

[jacktownhooker]

UPDATE
7"6 eagle claw feather light did not cast a hook and minnow very far
did cast slim weighted thill bobber and light jig a mile ......caught a limit without bait from shore
put them back - just for fun ....and it was !!!

1 weight fly rod blank 7.5-9" converted to spinning is probably the way to go