“Because of their suppleness, furled leaders help to reduce surface drag The furled leader also acts as a shock absorber protecting against over striking and preventing light tippets from breaking while playing a fish. The leader behaves much like a spring, storing and releasing energy as force is applied or relaxed.”. What is a furled … Read more
Do you use a strike indicator with dry flies? Another time an indicator is required in when fishing size twenty and smaller dry flies. In this case an indicator is necessary to keep track of the fly. In this case the indicator is usually another fly that you can see, or a conventional small strike … Read more
What is a good size strike indicator? Smaller 1/2″ sizes are best for most trout streams Move up to the larger 1″ and 1 1/2″ ones for bigger water and heavier nymphs (e.g. when dredging egg patterns and 3 lbs of lead for Great Lakes steelhead). Should I use a strike indicator? The short answer … Read more
What size thingamabobber ? Thingamabobbers come in four different sizes and multiple colors to match any angling situation. Smaller 1/2″ sizes are best for most trout streams. Move up to the larger 1″ and 1 1/2″ ones for bigger water and heavier nymphs (e.g. when dredging egg patterns and 3 lbs of lead for Great … Read more
Which fly is the dropper? Nymph flies are one of the most common patterns used on droppers and resemble a sub-surface bug in the larvae stage of development. Nymph flies work well because they are usually relatively small and uncomplicated, and so don’t tangle so easily during casting. Can you use tippet rings with dry … Read more
What is a tippet spool ? “Tippet material,” also often referred to simply as “tippet,” comes on spools, and it’s the stuff we use to build leaders from scratch, or to repair or adjust the one we’re using at the moment Tippet material is measured in Xs, as in 3X, 4X, 5X, etc, or in … Read more
What is straight line buzzer fishing ? One of the most popular ways to fish buzzers is to straight line them, this means having a team of 3 or 4 on a cast with no buoyant fly to hold them in the water As they sink in the water you get a straight leader with … Read more
What is the strongest loop knot ? The palomar knot is the strongest fishing knot in many situations. This knot only has 3 steps making it extremely powerful and very basic. Since there are not many twist and kinks in this knot it makes it extremely tough to break. It can be used on Braided … Read more
Yes, tippet is an essential component that needs to be included when tying fishing flies onto the tapered leader attached to the main fly line . Can you use a nail knot for the tippet? Today, it is easier to use a small straw. The nail knot is an important fishing knot used to join … Read more
The girdle bug is a classic Stonefly Nymph fly pattern , and a deadly one at that! The Girdle Bug has a life like profile and goofy white legs, but don’t let the funny looks of this fly fool you…it is a fish catcher! The Girdle Bug imitates a Stonefly Nymph floating helplessly in the … Read more