Abstract: The present invention relates to a device for fly fishing comprising a line reel (1) for reeling in the fly line when utilizing preferably single-how rods for fly fishing, the line reel (1) comprisng a line spool (18) which, via friction operation, Is designed to be operated by a drive means initiated by the fisherman, the line reel (1) being preferably placed under one of the fisherman's upper arms while fishing and a turning wheel (30) cooperating with the line reel (1), which can be placed on the fly rod (3). The object of the invention is to eliminate the drawbacks of preparing the fly line and its hindrance during fishing, and primarily the drawback of the circumference of the line spool, of the fly reel, decreasing as the fly line is pulled out.