Knots

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Knots - articles

Article Cliff's Loop May 21. 2016 Knot Learn about a novel loop knot for use in making loop-to-loop connections. This knot is simple, strong and streamlined. Learn how to make it here	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 Merging two fly lines Feb 24. 2014 Neat usage of shrink tubes Splicing lines together using thread and glue can be replaced by another method if you are using coated lines. See how easy it is to weld lines togeteher using shrink tubes and a heater. Merge here
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 Small Fry, 9 Oct 6. 2008 Thoughts on Knots Knots have challenged author ron P. swegman all his life. When he was a preschool boy, he demanded his mom buy him “buckle shoes” because he just could not get the hang of shoestrings.He reflects further over knots in this latest chapter of the online novel "Small Fry". Knots to tie and not to tie.	Article Leader knots Apr 25. 2007 Leaders The best knots to use for your knotted, tapered fly fishing leaders. 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 First setup May 4. 2005 Reel, backing, line, leader Most of us know how, but this article is for the ones who never set up a fly reel from scratch. See which knots will work where and what type and amount of backing you most probably want. Start with this simple trout setup, and you can expand to other types. Learn the trick of the trade here.	Article Leaders&Tippets Q&A Jul 2. 2004 Tying the knot This small article is a selection of questions and answers about leaders and tippets accumulated over the years. Martin Joergensen has harvested the most popular questions with the assistance of his fellow GFF partner Steve Schweitzer. Check their answers here.