...If you want to attach a prefabricated leader directly to the fly line with a nailless nail knot, you can just cut off the loop. You can also consider ... ... easier change of leaders. picture - Cut the loop off - Most of us know how, but this article is for the ones who never set up a complete reel, backin... ...tup Cut the loop off If you want to attach a prefabricated leader directly to the fly line with a nailless nail knot, you can just cut off the loop. Y... ...nd of the fly line for easier change of leaders. Photo/illustration: Martin Joergensen 2005 Want to comment this page? Fill out the form below. Commen...

... First published May 4th 2005 More about: Beginners Fly lines Knots Leaders Reels First setup Most of us know how, but this article is for the ones wh... ...d leader. By Martin Joergensen Ready to go Martin Joergensen Reel and spool Martin Joergensen Many beginning and even a few seasoned fly anglers are u... ...y line and leader from scratch. This article will take you step-by-step through this process, using simple and proven methods, which are suitable for ... ...ards of compact 20 lbs. braided backing and a simple three-section knotted leader . You might also want to have a braided loop - a concept, which I wi...

... First published May 4th 2005 More about: Beginners Fly lines Knots Leaders Reels First setup Most of us know how, but this article is for the ones wh... ...d leader. By Martin Joergensen Ready to go Martin Joergensen Reel and spool Martin Joergensen Many beginning and even a few seasoned fly anglers are u... ...y line and leader from scratch. This article will take you step-by-step through this process, using simple and proven methods, which are suitable for ... ...ards of compact 20 lbs. braided backing and a simple three-section knotted leader . You might also want to have a braided loop - a concept, which I wi...

... Fly fisher's knots Illustrations of the best knots for your flylines, leaders and tippets Martin Joergensen A test in the print magazine Fly Fisherma... ... knot section About setting up reel, backing and line About tying your own leaders I personally prefer ... ... which can be used to tie on small flies or flies that need to work on the leader. The knot is strong, but the open loop is a bit fragile where the fl... ...t has a tendency to grab any material on the fly and lock. This will often lead to a fly swimming backwards.....

... these floating stickleback flies dead-drift on a floating line and a long leader, to imitate a floating dead stickleback. Or we use a heavy sinking l... ...fly with a moderate retrieve, to imitate a living stickleback. Adjust your leader length to the distance you want to fish your fly from the bottom up.... ... these floating stickleback flies dead-drift on a floating line and a long leader, to imitate a floating dead stickleback. Or we use a heavy sinking l... ...fly with a moderate retrieve, to imitate a living stickleback. Adjust your leader length to the distance you want to fish your fly from the bottom up....

... First published January 1st 2002 More about: Leaders Advanced Twined or furled leaders 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Introduction By Martin Joergensen The followin... ...enks description fascinated me so much, that I made the first set of three leaders already the first night after having recieved the description. Si... ...nce then and since these pages were made, I've produced several more leaders, and I've had several reactions from other people who have tried - all of... ...he subteness of these leaders and their ability to turn over very smooth and easily. They do so more than any other type of leader I have tried. try c...

... First published November 5th 2002 More about: Fly lines Leaders GFF book review Drag-Free Drift Author: Joseph A. Kissane More books and videos All b... ...o your leader. Much more. When I first heard of this book, I couldn't help but wonder how an author could fill an entire volume describing leaders and... ...leaders as the next guy. The subject of drift, with or without drag, is near and dear to my hearts. I've seen enough snooty fish refuse my dragging fl... ...oblem is that our flies are not free floating but rather tied to a leader, which is connected to a fly line, which is spooled on a reel that is connec...

...guy gets down and drums up nice fish. This fly is best fished with a stout leader on a floating line. Be ... ...u will be seeing stars, hence the name. Well, it also kinda looks like the lead singer from an 80's rock band... - fly fishing video channel - Global ... ...guy gets down and drums up nice fish. This fly is best fished with a stout leader on a floating line. Be sure to open up your casting stroke or else y... ...e. Well, it also kinda looks like the lead singer from an 80's rock band... Originator: Richard Strolis Web site: http://www.catching-shadows.com Subm...

...eat fly to have in your box and on your leader any time your fishing wet fly's. I also usually have one of these on a dropper on my nymph leader. ... ...Hackle Hare's Ear. This is a great fly to have in your box and on your leader any time your... ...g wet fly's. I also usually have one of these on a dropper on my nymph leader. The Hares Ear is a generic fly meant to resemble various insects. A... ...Hackle Hare's Ear. This is a great fly to have in your box and on your leader any time your fishing wet fly's. I also usu...

... Full Full Full menu More about: Beginners Hoppers Lake fishing Leaders Nymphing Knots Fish Better Comment The only knot you need... almost Published ... ...daily knotting and use loops for the rest backing to fly line, fly line to leader , and you will be able to make it through many, many fishing days. A... ...n the surgeon's knot! It's easy, versatile and useful for tying tippets to leaders, tying ta... ...nots for many applications, and the surgeon's knot won't cut it for tarpon leaders, for creating your own straight, smooth, tape...