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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
What do insanely-good anglers do that we casual ones do not? What gear gives them “edge”? What special flies? Well, here’s an interview with Alec Baker, who competes. I stumbled upon his insights while reading the fly fishing Reddit and was struck by his observations: super-insightful, practical, patient. He co-moderates the group, and it now has
I fished today. The good news: landed ten trout. The OK news: fished during some serious downpours, with thunder and lightning to boot. The storm meant that the Swift was relatively quiet. More people arrived after lunch, after the storm passed, but there was still plenty of elbow room. The rainbows have started to spread
As you may know, I switched to European-style nymphing a few years ago. And, I catch a lot more fish since doing so. It’s the style of fishing that has taken over fly fishing competitions. In fact, nearly all of the techniques were developed by folks who compete. So, if you like catching a lot
