Good day fellow hipsters, the comments to follow are my own experiences and I dont claim to know it all. This is what has worked for myself over the years of chasing chrome.
In the fall during and after the salmon have finished their spawn the #1 producer for me has been single egg flies. This […]
In 1984, Hans Van Klinken (a Dutch fly tier) developed this fly about 15 years ago in an attempt to mimmic the caddis larva he found in the grayling he fished for in Norway. The result of the 4 months of development he invested to perfect it is the fly below, the Klinkhamer Special.While […]
Well, you’ve made it to the river, now what?
Winter is here, and while its hard to hang up the fly rod, I don’t really mind that much. How can we, as anglers, use the snowy weather to help us catch more trout in the spring? Well, I tie some flies, read some books and […]
The shape of the line determines the fly line’s performance. The shape/taper of a fly line determines how energy is transmitted during casting.
Changing the length and diameter of the fly line, we change the performance characteristics for specific types of fly fishing and casting….
Line tip: The front end of the line, equally thin over […]
The shape of the line determines the fly line’s performance. The shape/taper determines how energy is transmitted during casting.
Changing the length and diameter of the fly line, we change the performance characteristics for specific types of fly fishing and casting….
Line tip: The front end of the line, equally thin over its length, this is […]
Tippet Size to Fly-Size Chart…….
Info on Leader Formulas
Here are some popular fly fishing knots for leaders, backing etc..
The Arbor knot, backing to reel
The Blood knot, great for joining those leaders!
Improved Clinch knot,
Perfection Loop,
Nail knot,
Leader to fly line,
None slip knot,