For fly fishing, an assortment of useful flies in your tackle box will come in handy. The most economical way to build up a collection of flies is to tie them yourself. Learn a few basic knots and the purposes and uses for each. With basic tools,...
Proficient fly fishermen know that strong knot tying skills can mean the difference between landing a trophy and telling a fish story about the one that got away. Taking the time to learn a few basic knots will make your time on the water much...
Fly fishing is different from other forms of fishing in both its tackle and its line. Rigging a basic fly line requires lines that become successively lighter tied with five separate knots. First, an arbor knot ties the heavier gauge backing line...
A fly line is arguably the most important component of a fly-fishing outfit. Fly lines are different from monofilament and braided line and require a specific setup to function properly. A complete fly line consists of three parts: backing, fly...
A fisherman is no better than his knots. You may have the best rod and reel money can buy, along with the perfect bait and perfect timing at your favorite fishing spot, but none of that will matter if you're left crying about the one that got away...
When you go fly fishing, you first need all the equipment and accessories involved in the sport. In order of purchase priority, you need fly, line, leader, rod, backing and the reel. You should purchase them in this order because the type of fly...
When you are fishing, it may be necessary at times to tie two pieces of line together, such as when you need to attach a leader to your line. Because the knot between these two lines will naturally be a weak point in the fishing rig, it is...
There are more than 30 kinds fishing knots available to the angler. Knots are often specific to the application, such as fly fishing, bait casting, attaching tackle to the terminal end of the line or joining two lines together. Although knowing...
To prepare for saltwater fly-fishing, first decide on the type of saltwater fish to target. Then select and set up an appropriate fly-fishing rod. For example, you can take sea trout on a relatively light rod. Tarpon, however, require heavier and...
The fish strikes and runs with the bait. The drag sings as the line peels from your fishing reel. Suddenly the sound ends, and in that instant you realize that the fish of a lifetime has just made off with all of your fishing line. Losing that big...
Fishing has come a long way from the simple cane pole, string and hook. Today, fisherman are equipped with sophisticated rods, reels, tackle and also a range of tools that can make the sport easier and more enjoyable. For the best fishing...
