What are the BVK fly reels used for?

The BVK series of reels are machined aluminum and anodized for extreme use in fresh or saltwater. The super large arbor design gives these reels a huge line capacity and enables the angler to pick up line with incredible speed.

How big is the drag knob on a BVK reel?

The BVK is a stand-out with these features the drag knob is over an inch in diameter on the size II reel. A nice feature is that the drag can be turned almost all the way off to have the reel nearly free spool in the “pull” direction.

How does the TFO BVK fly reel look?

The BVK looks pretty good after we beat it up. It’s got some scratches and divots, but they are minor. One minor dent on the spool, which didn’t impact use. The BVK was one of those middle-of-the-pack reels that would have been great with a few changes.

What should the capacity of a fly reel be?

Capacity: A fly reel should hold the “correct” amount of line given the sizes. For me I like a little safety added on for those surprise fish. 200 feet of backing and line for a small setups, up to +600 feet for big boy salt water setups. The BVK uses a sealed Delrin and stainless-steel disc drag system.

Is the TFO BVK a good fly rod?

Our expert angler has been fishing with different weights of the TFO BVK Fly Rod and this is his extensive TFO BVK Review after testing them for many years. This is my hands-on TFO BVK review.

Why do I trust my TFO BVK review?

Why Trust My TFO BVK Review? At Into Fly Fishing we strongly believe that in order to review a piece of gear it has to undergo extensive testing and usage. For example, doing a review on a rod’s casting ability is easy if you go to a sports field.

Can a 3 weight BVK be converted to a dry fly rod?

The 3-Weight Conversion Kit changes your 8-foot 3-weight BVK into a 10-foot Czech nymph/dry fly rod for the ultimate in on-stream versatility. The conversion rod now features the Drift style stripping guides.