Category Archives: Fly Fishing Gear
Know Your Lines
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
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
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
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
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...