If you like fishing two- or even three-nymph rigs, you know that one of the problems is the dropper line can tangle around the main line. George Daniel has a very simple solution for adding a dropper line that comes off the main line at a 90-degree. . .
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The blood knot is one of those fishing knots that many anglers struggle with, and over the years we've published videos to help. (Perhaps most popular has been the toothpick method.) Here, my fried Ross Purnell--editor of Fly Fisherman--demonstrates . . .
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Boy, the folks at Angling Knots are quick! On Monday we posted a video about a new-ish knot for attaching sections of monifilament with different diameters, and now there's an animation for . . .
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The Double Uni Knot is a great way to connect different materials–for instance, monofilament and fluorocarbon or braid. It’s not a difficult knot to tie, but I always enjoy seeing new ways to tie. . .
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The Albright knot is a quick and relatively easy way to create a strong, smooth connection between your backing and your fly line. Developed by legendary Florida Keys guide Jimmie Albright in the . . .
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In the comments section of last week's "The Only Two Knots You Need for Fly Fishing," reader Myron wrote, "Jack’s knot is soooooo much better than any clinch knot. Easier to tie and much . . .
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There are many knots for fly fishers to use, for a variety of purposes. But if you want to get started in the sport, you really only need two kinds of knots: one to connect the tippet to the fly and one to . . .
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In the past few months, the folks from Mad River Outfitters in Columbus, Ohio, have been churning out how-to videos and a remarkable pace. In the latest, Brian Flechsig demonstrates the . . .
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