Gary Metras is a Renaissance man. I ran into him a few times while fly fishing, and we over time began to chat. The more I spoke with him, the more I learned about trout and his fascinating background. And, he is one incredible angler. He last year landed 1,000+ trout, about which he
Category: Rigs and leaders
Preparing for Spring
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;
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