What is a Drag used for in fly fishing?

A Drag is device which has a soft break setting on fishing reels, allowing the line to pay out under pressure whilst playing a fish, even when the reel is locked. The drag must be set slightly below the line strength to minimise possibility line breakage.

Flies relating to Drag

Drag is mentioned in 18 flies within our catalogue. Of course, there are most likely more flies relating to this, but here is just a sample of the patterns:

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Humungous Silver Fly

From $1.38/fly (based on pack of 12)

From $1.22/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:2452

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Humungous Gold Fly

From $1.44/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:2453

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Fast Sinking Nymph Fly

From $1.92/fly (based on pack of 12)

code:4377

Earl Anderson Stone Fly Nymph Fly

code:722

Deer Hair Dragon Nymph Fly

code:738

Small Deer Dragon Fly Nymph Fly

code:749

Partridge & Orange Fly

code:809

Grasshopper Fly

code:1030

Mandy's Pink Lady Fly

code:1072

Dragon Nymph Fly

code:1599

Weighted Dragon Fly Nymph Fly

code:1644

Epoxy Dragon Fly

code:2113

Olive Dragon Fly

code:2201

Hair Murrough Fly

code:2319

Demoiselle Fly

code:2555

Gold Ribbed Hare's Ear Fly

code:2870

Skippy Fly

code:3641

Black Buzzer Shuttle Fly

code:3963

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