What is a loop knot used for in fishing? Loop knots are meant to have open loops where you can tie a line to the end of a rig or to make an interconnecting system for attaching tackle parts Learn how to create fishing line knots with these simple instructions. What is the strongest loop … Read more
12 proven streamer patterns for Trout. Sculpzilla Sculpzilla Jawbreaker Kingfisher’s Heavy Metal Sculpin Krafts Crawdad Muddler Minnow Galloup’s Heifer Groomer Galloup’s Sex Dungeon. Are streamers good for trout? It’s well known that the best way to catch these big, 20-inch-plus trout in the fall is by fishing big streamers These large flies mimic baitfish, the … Read more
What are braided loops used for in fly fishing ? Braided loops are used in fly fishing to form the vital and secure connection between the fly line and the leader, they can also be used to connect the fly line to the backing line There are three different sizes of braided loops, each designed … 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. Is a streamer a wet fly? Wet flies come in a variety of styles and can be fished in several ways. Traditional wet flies, streamers, and nymphs are the three main … 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
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
The Rio Midge Tip is a floating line with a 3ft clear intermediate sinking tip perfect for fishing nymphs, emergers and buzzers in the top 12 inches of the water column, shallow shorelines, sub-surface on windy days and over the top of weed beds. What leader to use with sink tip fly line? The most … 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
What does tight lines mean in fly fishing? There’s a common thread when you’re outside Fly fishing has a common phrase when saying farewell: tight lines. Generally it means ” I hope your fly line is always taught, fighting big fish ! “. In mountain biking, tight lines are the sections of trail where you … Read more
Saving money tying is a myth. Even with the excess of flies I’ve tied, there’s no way I’ve saved a dime. I’ll grant the actual cost per fly based on materials alone, it’s cheaper to tie But that doesn’t take into consideration the quantities of “stuff” you’ll purchase in order to fill your boxes. What … Read more