Klinkhammer hooks have a very cool shape. Dries tied on them look like emergers/cripples, struggling to break free from their shucks. To trout, they look like sitting ducks. I know some anglers who enjoy tremendous success with such hooks. In fact, one guy I’ve met no longer ties with “regular” dry-fly hooks. I’ve had good
Free Fly Fishing 101 Classes
The good folks at Orvis Dedham are offering some fly fishing lessons. The classes are free and will cover fly casting, rigging and knots. They’ll be on Saturday mornings, 9 am to 12 noon, and people who complete the class will be eligible for some discounts. Cynthia Harkness, the store’s Fishing Manager, will be one
The Tippet Wrap
Here’s a clever way to tie an improved clinch knot on a cold day. Pretty cool.
Kelly Galloup: Fluoro vs. Mono
Here is a video that I found very helpful. It summarizes the trade offs between fluorocarbon and monofilament. Hope you also find it interesting. The next time I’m out fishing dries on technical waters, I may add a bit of fluoro to the end of my dry-fly rig.