Every trout angler has experienced it – you go out to fish, and the leader you have on your fly line just doesn’t fit the ...

1. How to Tie a Fishing Hook on With an Improved Clinch Knot. Use With: Monofilament, Fluorocarbon. Best With: 4- to 20-pound-test line. Pros: Easy to learn, good for most light-tackle applications ...

The 5-weight fly line you may use for fishing small dry flies has a tip diameter of about .030 inch. The 9-foot, 6X leader you attach to it should then have a butt diameter of about .020 inch.

As braided fishing line grew in popularity in the 1990s, it created a problem for noted Northeast surfcaster, “Crazy” Alberto Knie. Because it was so thin and slick, splicing it to heavier ...

The nail knot has never been accused of being an easy knot to tie. Men’s Journal aims to feature only the best products and services. If you buy something via one of our links, we may earn a ...

Pros. Very easy to tie; Works with a wide range of line diameters; Cons. Not as strong as other knots, doesn’t pass through rod guides as cleanly; If you’re looking for a fast, easy way to connect ...

Walk into just about any fly shop, and you’ll see a whole wall stocked with trout leader options. 9 ft 5x, 7.5 ft 4x, 12ft 4x – for most new fly anglers, the labels are a collection of numbers ...

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