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The Best Leader to Fly Knot for Fly Fishing - "The Fisherman's Knot"

The Pitzen Knot is referred to under a number of different names including the Eugene Bend, Pitzen, and the 16-20 knot and the Fishermans Knot. Lefty Kreh was very familiar with this particular kno...

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Fjället - Fly Fishing In Swedish Lapland

We all have been there, looking out the window at the shitty weather outside. Dreaming away for a little bit, thinking. I want to be out there again, peacefulness and with nothing to worry about. L...

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Fly Fishing Knots - How To Tie the Nail Knot

How to Tie the Nail Knot The nail knot is the time-honored method for attaching fly line to leader. While it does require retying when changing leaders, this connection is a good choice for gentle ...

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How to choose the right fly line for your fly rod - What is the best fly line for trout?

Choosing the right fly line. If there's one piece of fly fishing equipment that causes more confusion than any other it’s fly lines. Or more specifically, what fly line type, brand or taper is best...

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Connecting Loops in Fly Fishing Lines

Whether connection backing to fly line, fly line to leader, or sometimes even tippet to leader, you will use the versatile loop-to-loop connection frequently. Pay special attention when closing the...