Leaders

The connection from the fly line to the fly

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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	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
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	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

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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	Article How to fish with more than one fly Jan 11. 2012 Teaming up Having more than one fly on your leader actually makes pretty good sense in the very simple way that presenting more than one temptation to the fish increases the chance of a bite. But there are many other reasons. Read about it here.	Article Capt. Mel's Tube Knot Dec 20. 2011 Tie the knot About 5 years ago after seeing so many really bad knots connecting the fly line to the butt leader section, Captain Mel Simpson came up with a knot that does not break, is a permanent part of the fly line and will easily go through the guides if necessary. Learn to tie it here
Article The only knot Aug 14. 2011 Tying This is definitely going to get me in trouble! But I guarantee you that if you learn this knot you will be able to get very far in almost all kinds of flyfishing. Use this for your 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. See which one it is here.	Article Fly fishing knots Jun 15. 2011 Theme page The most useful, easiest and strongest knots for fly fishing. How to tie them and when to use them. See the theme here	Article Leader Design Principles Apr 25. 2007 Leaders The taper is the most single important aspect of a leader. This article tells you the principles behind leader design Read more here
Article Leader length Apr 25. 2007 Leaders What is the proper leader length for a given circumstance? Read more here	Article Leader knots Apr 25. 2007 Leaders The best knots to use for your knotted, tapered fly fishing leaders. Read more here	Article Leader formulas Apr 25. 2007 Leaders In order to calculate the proper formula of a fly fishing leader, you need to understand the basics of leader design. Read more here
Article Fly fishing leader material Apr 25. 2007 Leaders Monofilament nylon, or mono as it is referred, is by far the most popular leader material in use today. Read more here	Article LeaderCalc2007 Apr 25. 2007 Upgrade! One of GFF's all-time most popular articles and downloads just got better! Download two new upgrades for FREE! 1) Leadercalc2007, enhanced with new formulas and label making features and 2) the all new GFF's Leader Guide, a 28-page PDF book you can use for your classroom or personal use. Take me to the downloads now!	Article Fly fishing leader construction Apr 25. 2007 Leaders The leader is an essential part of the fly fishing setup. This article tells you a bit about designing leaders Read more here

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