In this piece, I’ll be discussing the subject of “How Do You Tie A Leader To A Fly Line?”, and I’ll do my best to cover as much ground as I possibly can in terms of content. Do you tie a fly directly to the leader? Leader: Always avoid tying flies directly to the end … Read more
However, it’s much better to have some backing on the reel first Most reels will have room for about fifty yards of twenty pound backing. This will raise the level of your fly line up closer to the top edge of your fly reel so it won’t fly off the line in coils. Backing is … Read more
The easiest and fastest knot for attaching the tippet to the leader in all kinds of conditions is the double surgeon ‘s Knot The Double Surgeon’s Knot requires the leader and tippet to be placed side-by-side so they overlap (for about 6”) with ends facing in opposite directions. Do you tie a fly directly to … Read more
What is the best knot to tie leader to fly line? The easiest and fastest knot for attaching the tippet to the leader in all kinds of conditions is the double surgeon ‘s Knot The Double Surgeon’s Knot requires the leader and tippet to be placed side-by-side so they overlap (for about 6”) with ends … Read more
In general, I recommend level lines rather than tapered lines . The fact that they are “level” rather than “tapered” is not the issue. The difference is that most level lines used for tenkara are made from fluorocarbon, while most tapered lines are either nylon or furled from tying thread or kevlar. Is tenkara line … Read more