Can you use a normal fly line in saltwater? G’day Bucky, There is no issue using freshwater lines in saltwater , it does not effect the PVC in any way. The difference with Fresh and saltwater is usually based around the core and different climates they are used in. Generally saltwater lines are used in … Read more
What is the most effective fishing knot? The palomar knot is a simple, but very strong and effective, knot. It is recommended for use with braided lines, and is so simple that with a little practice it can be tied in the dark. It is regarded as one of the strongest and most reliable fishing … Read more
What is the best knot to tie on a fly? The strongest and simplest tippet to fly knot there is is the Pitzen knot The Pitzen Knot is referred to under a number of differnt names including the Eugene Bend, Pitzen, and the 16-20 knot. Is the Orvis knot better than a clinch knot? The … Read more
There are several reasons: a sinking tip gets the fly deeper , I can fish much shorter leaders , they allow for greater accuracy than fishing a longer leader on a floating line, and it’s easier to throw a sinking tip than it is to throw a heavily weighted fly with a floating line. Why … Read more