Which end of fly line goes to backing? Every fly line has a front end and a back end. The front end – called the head – is thicker and provides the weighted part for you to cast, while the back end – called the running line – is thinner and has little weight. It’s … Read more
Introducing the NEW Phenix Hydra 8X solid braid . Hydra 8X fishing braid brings you the toughest yet thinnest diameter fishing braid the industry has ever seen. Which braided line is best? PowerPro Spectra Fiber Braided Fishing Line Sufix 832 Advanced Superline Spiderwire Stealth Braid Berkley Fireline Superline Seaguar Smackdown Braided Line Spiderwire Ultracast Invisi-Braid … Read more
Use a fly line one size lighter than the rod manufacturer recommends Jim Green, who has designed fly rods for years and is a superb angler , mentioned to me more than three decades ago that he almost always used a line one size lighter when fishing dry flies where the trout were spooky or … Read more
The life expectancy of a fly line is directly related to use. Sun, Grim, Storage and Use all degrade a fly line. This isn’t exact, but if the line isn’t abused and reasonably maintained, it should last 250 “use days” For a full time fly fishing guide, this might be a season or two. Where … Read more
In this piece, I’m going to discuss the subject of “How Do You Use A Nail Knot Tool?”, and I’m going to do my best to cover as much ground as I possibly can in terms of information. Is a nail knot strong ? Strength of the Nail Knot = Strong This isn’t usually an … Read more
The principle of fishing the Czech nymph is short-distance fishing , practically under the tip of the rod The fly line is hanging under the tip of the rod and its end often does not even touch the water. Two or three nymph flies of various weights are used. What nymphs do you use for … Read more
Most folks fish for perch with traditional rods, reels and casting techniques, but you can fly fish for perch Bait-stealing perch inspire many fishermen to fly fish because these rods enable them to feel subtle hits from the fish. What is the best bait to catch perch? Perch fishing with worms tends to produce the … Read more
A leader is simply a length of material (or materials) that connects your fly line to your fly The object of a fly leader is pretty straightforward – to connect your fly to your fly line in a way that helps you catch fish. Sometimes leaders are one piece, others are made by knotting together … Read more
Great Braid I have 50 and 80lb on different reels and like it better then Power Pro. It’s Very Thin and Sensitive and also a lot smoother and not as course as PP. Its very reasonably priced for the amount your getting compared to other braids that are a lot more $. What is j-braid … Read more
Sinking leaders cast smoothly because they form a natural extension of your fly line , and the weight is distributed throughout After several seasons of using them, I’ve found they cast easier and farther than leaders weighted with shot. They’re also much less likely to tangle. What leader for sink tip fly line? The most … Read more