It’s still winter, but I’m preparing for spring. There are only so many fly tying videos I can watch, and I’ve got oodles of flies already. So, I’ve decided to start prepping my gear. Here’s what I’m doing: Reels: Pull out the spools and clean the reels. Fly lines: Clean them with soap and water;
Category: Rigs and leaders
UV Knot Sense Saves Time
Sometimes, a little technology has a big impact. I’ve been using Loon UV Knot Sense, which is a thin liquid adhesive that bonds when you shine upon it ultraviolet light. It is pretty cheap. I did so because sometimes a big fish breaks me off high up in the leader of my Euro-nymphing rig. It
Another View on DIY Leaders
Jo has made several posts on his personal leader setup. I really like the customization he has used to create a leader perfect for the techniques he uses. So I thought I would add another word on making your own leaders, but with more emphasis on how you can do it to keep costs low
Leaders and Tippets Galore
I read recently an interesting post regarding leaders and tippets–and, how attuned trout are to them. The POV is that a good presentation trumps everything, that trout are not as alert to tippet diameter as some anglers think. There’s a lot of food for thought there for me. I speak with quite a few anglers, including guides