https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/logo 2026-05-27T08:42:26-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/WS_Badge_Header_80e0d814-6fea-4771-b112-c9ff1e909a52.jpg?v=1779885746 Designed like a part, not a mark https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/what-is-the-modern-fly-fishing-journal 2026-05-11T15:20:01-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/name_plate.jpg?v=1778527201 The Modern Fly Fishing Journal https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/drag-lever 2026-05-11T13:15:56-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/970B0637-8150-44D5-BEAF-4E0EF045B4D5_1_201_a.jpg?v=1778519756 Drag Lever https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/preset-knob 2026-05-11T13:11:14-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/A6CA04FD-2C87-46F7-A5AD-F13A1E119728_1_201_a_87a1ec5a-3214-4e01-8633-819d4b5428ea.jpg?v=1778519474 Preset Knob https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/cam 2026-05-11T13:12:00-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/Copy_of_Drag_Cam_1_ramp_e2f72faf-c762-4b3a-b2c1-595b394b2e26.png?v=1778519519 Cam https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/dovetail-foot 2026-05-11T15:29:57-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/8E254914-33FB-4AE8-8987-2015FC39C0D0_1_201_a_d6a983a8-7d10-4dcc-a6db-211d541e8ad5.jpg?v=1778527797 Reel Foot- Dovetail https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/full-framed-fly-reels 2026-05-11T15:16:35-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/2B65ECE2-816F-4BA3-B6F8-0A03FD6E76D6_1_201_a_d4986074-a71f-4a0c-8aa1-7410200e44ac.jpg?v=1778526995 Main Case-Full Framed https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/handle-assembly 2026-05-27T14:59:21-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/4F055374-27B3-46A0-92F2-BE16960573C5_1_201_a_8bc2f497-cda0-427d-bc4a-e6a10d0b42ce.jpg?v=1779908361 Interchangeable Handle System: Small, Large, Aluminum, and Carbon https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/defined-drag-control 2026-05-11T15:17:05-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/5CD6DBB1-E4B5-4B30-B5B4-7CE0938A3F42_1_105_c_1ccf1fd3-9e00-46ad-8697-c5e368457e37.jpg?v=1778527025 Lever Drag- Defined Drag Control https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/e-clip-preset-knob-retainer 2026-05-11T15:17:57-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/8672177B-AF15-4A1A-9D36-6F136D0F28C9_1_201_a_ec57793f-7852-4f91-98b9-daf82abf8322.jpg?v=1778527077 Preset Knob Retainer - E-clip https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/spool-retention-e-clip 2026-05-12T09:53:35-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/90730C9B-FA94-47FE-AE88-7E2BF720E84F_1_201_a_74e84e47-7bbf-44a9-b0e9-438ac6b0c3b5.jpg?v=1778594015 Main Shaft Spool- Spool Retention - E-clip https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/aluminum-fasteners 2026-05-11T15:21:07-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/3BB73CFD-4D42-4F6E-A2EF-39E70C625914_1_105_c_872282a6-aa14-483f-b3ef-1ebe1becef40.jpg?v=1778527267 Fasteners -Aluminum https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/preset-knob-plug 2026-05-27T13:02:31-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/D27B8D0F-56F5-4B0C-99B6-A59DC2FB17E8_1_201_a.jpg?v=1779901351 Preset Knob Plug Preset plug component highlighted in detail, showing the precision-machined adjustment part used in the SEIGLER fly reel assembly. https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/clutch-bearing 2026-05-12T10:46:11-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/FE273894-0271-4722-8994-83816C49C18C_1_201_a_bcf058c4-0275-4b41-95c6-d7f37ab7f9af.jpg?v=1778597170 AR-1 Clutch Bearing AR-1 Clutch Bearing is a proprietary one-way anti-reverse system built to prevent spool slip, engage drag, and handle extreme saltwater pressure. https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/sb-1-spool-bearing-hybrid-ceramic 2026-05-12T10:43:30-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/484FAB60-0935-46C7-B1F1-65545A29556A_1_201_a_e30f2732-fffc-4cf4-85e5-1707972c3342.jpg?v=1778597010 SB-1 Spool Bearing Hybrid Ceramic https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/clutch-pack 2026-05-12T14:53:34-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/A4AA9A1E-AB8F-4C60-A917-2567B56416CF_1_201_a_06f203ae-99e8-44dd-aeb2-dee71408a789.jpg?v=1778612014 Clutch Pack https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/drag-washers 2026-05-27T13:04:52-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/70A40BC2-23A0-4E4C-B5D2-9362090CD29C_1_201_a_c2958793-b8d9-4b74-96ee-e2ffe170dbf8.jpg?v=1779901492 What are Drag Washers Comparison layout of common fishing reel drag washer materials, showing traditional and modern options side by side, including cork, felt, fiber, synthetic, carbon-fiber, and stainless drag components. https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/clicker-design 2026-05-12T15:14:26-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/0EB60D12-FB7A-4E66-94C5-CFEABC6AEAE3_1_102_o.jpg?v=1778613266 Clicker Design https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/clicker-magnet-and-ball 2026-05-27T13:02:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/84463DD0-5FB4-4ACB-961D-6A6C273D72BC_1_201_a_fb3fd5a5-6af7-4d5f-ac55-9f21d9e1b526.jpg?v=1779901323 Magno-Click™: The Clicker Ring and Ball Clicker ring component showing the audible surface for SEIGLER’s patented non-contact clicker design, producing incoming and outgoing reel sound https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/handle-assmebly 2026-05-27T14:56:10-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/E91AA7B4-5A92-42BA-9C8D-DF4DF03E6DDF_1_201_a_7831963b-7a5c-4644-93a2-2bfa9e95b1a2.jpg?v=1779908170 Why We Redesigned the Handle Assembly Exploded view of the SEIGLER handle assembly showing the short thread-in axle, flanged hybrid bearing, handle, and outboard retention fastener aligned in assembly order. https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/spool-design 2026-05-27T13:08:39-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/ECB914F9-75AB-4208-981F-53FE7EAC3ADE_1_201_a_dd9fffd4-978f-4a60-87f9-1b9548e1ad17.jpg?v=1779901719 Built Around Purpose, Not Decoration: A Smarter Spool: Stronger Curves, Better Backing Capacity, Cleaner Line Lay https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/carbon-drag-washers-dwc 2026-05-27T13:01:29-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/F5D71C63-1A05-4332-A667-11372FDAFB2C_1_201_a_db1ac789-2f90-4851-895b-a1cc1a6b8b9c.jpg?v=1779901289 Carbon Drag Washers - DWC Carbon drag washer component engineered to deliver smooth, consistent drag pressure, reliable performance, and long-term durability in the reel assembly. https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/stainless-steel-drag-washer-disk 2026-05-27T09:55:12-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/92F62F31-8DA7-43AD-9310-E6F73D661721_1_201_a_ea3736b9-eddd-43ed-a168-563bf3e6d213.jpg?v=1779890112 Stainless Steel Drag Washer Disk Stainless surface disc highlighted as a non-abrasive clutch assembly component, providing a consistent contact surface for the carbon friction disc while isolating it from the aluminum frame. https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/drag-lever-motion-explained-why-it-is-superior 2026-05-27T13:09:35-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/566B646F-388C-4CE5-AD59-1AF835F8D133_1_201_a_d1af0f9a-c753-441c-9da9-c36abc09d482.jpg?v=1779901775 Drag Lever Motion explained why it is superior Fly reel close-up showing drag lever motion and how it delivers precise, consistent drag control. https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/the-truth-about-sealed-drag-systems 2026-05-14T20:41:55-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/Seal_Image_8916c875-70e8-4f62-9187-69867de56b4d.png?v=1778805715 Sealed Drag Systems: What That Really Means — and What It Doesn’t https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/the-science-inside-a-better-fly-reel-drag-system 2026-05-27T14:41:21-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/A4AA9A1E-AB8F-4C60-A917-2567B56416CF_1_201_a_dd37151e-4694-4005-bcb3-01ba0eb6b5b6.jpg?v=1779907281 The Science Inside a Better Fly Reel Drag System https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/old-technology-had-a-reason-new-technology-has-a-purpose 2026-05-27T09:58:05-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/E31053AE-A2C3-435D-B5C6-591D0AEE784C_1_201_a_3489c055-f3dd-4278-bd2b-5c87a40480c6.jpg?v=1779890285 Old Technology Had a Reason. New Technology Has a Purpose. Modern fly reel drag system components showing carbon fiber discs, stainless plates, cam ramp, lever, and thrust plate designed for controlled slippage under load. https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/the-importance-of-radial-surface-area 2026-05-27T11:45:45-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/78D60614-7006-4F26-929F-6AB55BEA21CA.jpg?v=1779896745 The Importance of Radial Surface Area Simple radial force diagram showing a force applied inward toward a rotating disc, with labeled radius measurements and contact area to illustrate force acting from the outside toward the center. https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/why-mechanical-advantage-matters 2026-05-27T14:40:43-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/F9623FE7-95B5-4366-AF33-2D9621F81AC6_1_201_a_0a63ab47-f725-44fd-8895-79966eac7927.jpg?v=1779907243 Why Mechanical Advantage Matters in Fly Reels | Cam Ramp Drag Power https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/wet-film-drag-vs-dry-drag-washers 2026-05-27T14:36:03-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/F5D71C63-1A05-4332-A667-11372FDAFB2C_1_201_a_7a9ea00b-faa5-4f31-9a54-b827f05683a3.jpg?v=1779906963 Wet Film Drag vs. Dry Drag Washers https://www.seigler.fish/blogs/journal/three-generations-of-fly-reel-drag-thinking-seigler-drag-system 2026-05-13T20:51:15-04:00 weekly https://cdn.shopify.com/s/files/1/1668/6277/articles/70A40BC2-23A0-4E4C-B5D2-9362090CD29C_1_201_a.jpg?v=1778719875 Three Generations of Fly Reel Drag Thinking | SEIGLER Drag System