One of the worst things to realize when fly fishing is that a trout got away because of a poorly tied knot. In fly fishing there are specialized knots for attaching backing to the spool of the reel, fly line to backing and leader to the fly line. The preferred knot for attaching leader to line is the nail knot, which is more easily tied using a small-diamete… read more
The strength of your fishing line depends a lot on your ability to tie good knots. There are many different kinds of knots. Some attach line to a hook, lure or swivel; others are used to tie fishing line to fishing line. Anglers who learn these knots are more likely to use the right knot in a given situation. read more
It is important to tie secure, solid knots when you're fly-fishing. Imagine catching that whopper every fisherman dreams of, having it close to shore, then watching helplessly as one of your knots breaks and your catch of a lifetime swims away. The leader knot, also known as the double uni knot, is intended to very securely tie two pieces of fishing line tog… read more
If you have a new fly-fishing reel and the lines needed, you will need to connect the lines and spooling them on the new reel. Many anglers new to fly-fishing are often put off by the seeming complexity of assembling the various lines on a new fly reel. By understanding a few basic knots, you can easily connect your lines and spool that new reel for your nex… read more
Knots are just as much a part of fishing as hooks, weights, lures and line. Knowing how to select and properly tie the correct knot is essential and can mean the difference between a great day of fishing and watching the big one swim away. When finding it necessary to tie a straight loop in the end of your line or leader, for example, there is a simple-to-ti… read more
Knots and the proper way of tying them are possibly more important in fly fishing than other types of fishing because the sport uses a much different kind of line and also incorporates a backing material, leader and tippet into the rig… read more
There are numerous books available for tying basic and advanced fly-fishing knots. Many of the books directed at fishing in general will serve the same purpose as a fly fishing knot book as many of the knots are the same. The book you… read more
You've already tried car and RV camping. You've camped at commercial campsites that had a convenient restroom and water supply. Now, you want to explore the road less traveled. Backcountry camping, also known as primitive camping, is a wonderful way to explore the remote...
Pismo State Beach, California, has many attractions and activities including camping, swimming, hiking and wildlife viewing. Birdwatching is one of the primary activities in the area. The park also has the largest over-wintering colony of monarch butterflies in the natio...
The first and most fundamental thing is never hike alone. There are too many situations, especially as an unexperienced hiker, where you may find yourself without anyone to help you. So the buddy system works and applies very much in hiking.
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