In this piece, I’m going to discuss the subject What Knot Should You Use For Fly Fishing?, and I’m going to do my best to provide as much relevant information as I can. The easiest and fastest knot for attaching the tippet to the leader in all kinds of conditions is the Double Surgeon’s Knot … Read more
Streamers are bigger flies that you fish on an active retrieve , and these flies imitate baitfish, crayfish, leeches, and large aquatic insects like hellgrammites. Streamers are the fly-fishing equivalent of conventional lures. Because they fly is usually moving, strikes can be explosive. Are streamers good for trout? It’s well known that the best way … Read more
Located in Cortland, NY – all of our lines are made in the USA. Are Cortland fly rod s good? The rods are well made, look decent, and most importantly, they can fish I especially like the look and feel of the cork handle. While I initially shrugged off their decision to include a fighting … Read more
One of the strongest and most dependable knots is the Pitzen knot —also know as the Eugene bend knot, 16/20 knot, or simply the fisherman’s knot. You can find out for yourself how strong this knot is by simply tying two hooks together with a single strand of nylon monofilament. What is the best knot … Read more
What is a nail knot used for in fly fishing? Description: The Nail Knot is an important fishing knot used to join two lines of different diameters and allows for line diameters to diminish down to the fly , i.e., it is useful for attaching your backing to the fly line, and your fly line … Read more