Know Your Lines

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John Byron, AKA The Bonefish Beginner "Lines are very difficult to learn."- Benedict Cumberbatch "It's nice when someone knows their lines."- Ed Norton "Because I don't know my lines, I really don't know what I'm doing."- Christopher Walken Who knew these guys fished the flats?  WELL OKAY, MAYBE THEY’RE TALKING...



Making The Connection

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By Devin Olsen Better techniques for connecting fly line to leader. I remember when the first welded loops became standard on most fly lines. I was working in a fly shop and guiding summers at the time. I always asked shop customers if they wanted me to...



Understanding Fly Line Tapers and Diagrams

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Buying a fly line doesn't have to be a leap of faith. For many anglers, fly lines and their characteristics are a huge mystery. They know that different fly lines cast differently and that some suit their needs or casting styles better than others but...



A Guide To Fly Rod Guides

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By Louis Cahill The guides on your fly rod have a lot to do with how it performs. I was building bamboo fly rods and making my own guides when I first became aware of the many guide options and their effect on fly rod performance. Up...



The Incredible Exploding Line Holder

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Is a fly reel more than a line holder? I’m sure you’ve heard the old adage, “A fly tell is just a line holder.” I have certainly heard it plenty, and I have a visceral reaction, similar to nails on a chalk board, every time. It...