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A couple of leaders from Sweden

Aug 2. 2023
A couple of HL Leonard leaders were added to LeaderCalc thanks to Swedish Johan Algén
Video

The best of both worlds? Dry Dropper Rig - How To Guide

Jul 6. 2023
A dry dropper rig aka hopper dropper is my go-to rig when fly fishing in summer. In this video I explain why, when and how I use a dry dropper rig when fly fishing for trout.
Video

Tippet Fly Fishing TIPS with PRO Fishing Guide!

Jun 12. 2023
Mats is a PRO fly fishing guide, and shares some tips for tippet!
Article

LederCalc 2023

Feb 12. 2023
Tool The online leader calculator has had an overhaul, and has been updated with several new leader formulas and a bunch of new features
Read about the update
Article

How to use LeaderCalc

Feb 3. 2023
Instructions This article covers how to use the online fly fishing leader caculator LeaderCalc for creating your own perfect custom made hand tied leaders
Read more here
Video

How to Cast Big Flies

Sep 14. 2021
I see a lot of videos geared toward casting "big" flies, and the examples are....well, not very big.
Video

Attaching leader to fly line with a handshake

Oct 7. 2020
Handshake connection to attach a leader to fly line. Do it the correct way! Perfection loop - https://youtu.be/idhu1CJ6nDg
Video

The Differences in Tippet

Jan 7. 2019
Shop the tippet from the video below
Video

Chasing Brookies

Mar 12. 2018
As Boone weather begins to warm up we are getting out and exploring the wild streams again.
Video

Building a Tapered Leader

Jul 13. 2016
Detailed instructions on how to build a 10 foot, 4X tapered leader.
Article

LeaderCalc label printing

Jun 21. 2016
LeaderCalc You can now print great looking labels to use for your home made leaders when you pack them in bags
Read the instructions here
Article

LeaderCalc 2016

May 23. 2016
Leaders Many years ago we launched LeaderCalc, the spreadsheet that helps you dimension your leaders. It was last updated almost 10 years ago. It's time for a new version.
Try the new tool
Article

FlyOn tube fly system

Mar 18. 2014
New paradigm A simple idea for switching tube flies lightning fast without cutting the leader or tying any knots.
See how to do it here
Article

Welding your loops

Feb 19. 2014
Weld loops like the pros A simple 7-step guide will show you how to make small, neat loops on your fly lines. Just like the pros - just neater. Now you can finally say goodbye to big clumsy loops, acetone, glue and sewing processes. Doing it this way will give you, small, smooth and round loops.
Get your welding certificate here
Video

Capt. Mel's Tube Knot

Jan 17. 2012
After years of seeing knots that either were so bulky they had a hard time going through the guides or worse they failed causing the loss of a good fish, I found a way to jam the fly line core up a

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