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 feel like you’re threading the needle.
What does Tightlines mean?
When said between fishermen, it means “
good luck
”. Tight lines means you are hooked up with a fish , i.e. the line being tight between you and the fish. When you say that to a fishing friend, it means that you wish him/her good luck and “tight lines” – i.e. catching fish.
Which fly line is easiest to cast?
The Level Taper (L) fly line is the easiest of all fly line tapers to grasp simply because it has no taper. A level taper fly line has the exact same width and weight throughout it’s entire length.
Why do fishermen say tight lines?
When said between fishermen, it means “good luck”. Tight lines means you are hooked up with a fish , i.e. the line being tight between you and the fish. When you say that to a fishing friend, it means that you wish him/her good luck and “tight lines” – i.e. catching fish.
What is good luck for fishermen?
The pineapple is also believed to bring good luck,
better fishing
, and calm seas when brought on a boat. This originally began with island people putting a pineapple on the bow of their boat. Pineapples are supposed to be the opposite of bananas which are notorious for being bad luck on boats, more on that below.
What do fishermen say?
Here are some good fisherman sayings that are perfect for the fell fisherman to enjoy. A trout is a moment of beauty known only to those who seek it Be patient and calm – for no one can catch fish in anger. Bragging may not bring happiness, but no man having caught a large fish goes home through an alley.
Where did the phrase tight lines come from?
It is a saying among fisherman to wish a good fishing trip to someone. “Tight lines” is all about hooking trout and “
bent rods
” is a reference to the size and strength of the fish. Cherokee is known as one of the premier trout fishing destinations in the world.
What are some good fishing quotes?
“I go fishing not to find myself but to lose myself.” – Joseph Monninger. “I got 99 problems and fishin’ solves all of em” – Earl Dibbles Jr. “Fishing is not an escape from life, but often a deeper immersion into it.” – Harry Middleton. “Three-fourths of the Earth’s surface is water, and one-fourth is land.
What is a
duncan knot
?
The Duncan Loop knot, also sometimes referred to as the Uni Knot, is a sliding loop knot that is most often used when tying a fly to tippet or a lure to leader This knot forms a loop at the end of your line, which enables your fly or lure to move freely through the water.
What color fly line is best?
Fly lines with monofilament cores can have a clear coating. “Clear” may seem to be the best color in terms of not spooking fish , but an all-clear line serves little purpose since in most cases the trout only sees your leader.
Will a heavier fly line cast further?
If you are using a rod designed to throw an eight-weight line and you’re fishing at 30 to 40 feet from the target area and the backcast area is less than that, a nine-weight line will permit you to cast much better because the heavier line will load up the rod and let it flex.
Do you need leader and tippet?
Without a solid leader and tippet setup, you run the risk of spooking fish or breaking them off An appropriate leader means better accuracy, turnover, and presentation. The correct tippet selection ensures it will sink (or float) and be nearly invisible to the fish.
How do you rig a 2 fly setup?
The first option for a two fly setup, and the easiest to start with, is attaching the dropper to the bend of the hook of the point fly For this setup, you will rig up your leader and tippet as if you are going to fish with just one fly. Once you have that fly attached to your leader, it becomes your point fly.
What is a dropper fly?
What is a dropper? A dropper is a short section of tippet tied to your leader to allow you to fish several flies on the same leader or cast Using droppers lets you increase your chances of the fish finding your fly which means you should catch more fish.
What is slack line fishing?
Slack lines on the other hand, allow the main line to sink to the bottom, out of the way of the fish , perhaps increasing their confidence to stay in the swim. Exactly what you want when fishing for wary or pressured carp and when fishing at close quarters.
Sources
https://www.tightlinesflyfishing.com/
https://www.trxstle.com/blogs/news/tight-lines-of-all-kinds
https://www.bigskyfishing.com/fly-fishing-articles/fly-lines-guide3.php
https://answers-to-all.com/popular/who-used-to-say-tight-lines/