Gemrod,

Yes, exactly.

So... If finger-reeling won't work (It didn't the other night), what is the proper procedure for using a reel on a fly-rod?

When strip-whatevering a streamer, do I strip AND reel?

I don't understand how to get the slack out to start reeling. I've been fly-fishing for over 20 years (small creek panfish), and I never knew how little I know.

Thanks all!