I recently took the plunge and started experimenting with semi-automatic fly reels while I was in Spain with my friend Pablo. The speed of line control they offer when moving from place to place or landing fish is incredibly efficient. 

This NymphMatic semi-automatic fly reel from Baetis features a machined aluminum body and a polycarbonate lever. It will quickly retrieve all your line with a flick or two of the lever. The drag tension is adjusted by a small included allen wrench which fits into a small hole on the face of the spool. I set the drag light and then add any extra tension with the palm on my free hand. The full cage on the reel prevents line slipping between the frame and spool. The large arbor spool is designed specifically for Euro nymphing leaders and lines and it does not have the capacity for most standard fly lines with backing. The spool also features a standard reel handle so you can retrieve with the standard handle or the semi automatic lever.

The reel weighs 165 grams/5.82 oz and will balance most Euro rods nicely into the cork.