Over the past few years, 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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Podcast: Secrets to Tying Good Fishing Knots, with Robert Ketley
have long enjoyed Robert Ketley’s column in California Fly Fisher magazine because he often delves deeply into aspects of fly fishing that we don’t pay much attention to. And he’s a tireless researcher. So when I noticed a deep dive he did on fly-. . .
Read MoreVideo: Is the Hesse Knot the Answer for Those Who Hate Blood Knots?
To be honest, I love everything about the blood knot. I enjoy tying it, I dig the way everything comes together when you cinch it up, and I appreciate its elegance and slim profile. But I am aware that some folks struggle to tie the knot well consistently, or . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie a Surgeon’s Knot with Cold Hands
We’ve all been there: you’re out on the river on a cold day, and you need to add tippet to your leader. Problem is, your fingers simply don’t work right when they’re chilled. Here’s a neat little tip from Greenhorn Flyhorn that will help. He shows you . . .
Read MoreVideo: Alvin’s Favorite Bass Leaders
Recently, Alvin Dedeaux of All Water Guides in Austin, Texas, shared his five favorite subsurface bass flies, and he previously shared his picks for topwater, as well. In this helpful video, he shows you how to create the leaders he uses to fish these . . .
Read MoreVideos: How to Tie a Bimini Twist
The Bimini Twist is one of those knots that’s almost impossible to learn by reading about it. You have to actually see the knot being formed for the directions to make sense. In this new video, Andy . . .
Read MorePro Tips: The 4 Most Import Knots for Fly Fishing
Alvin Dedeaux of All Water Guides is back with another helpful video, especially relevant to warmwater and saltwater anglers. Here, he shows you how to tie what he considers the most useful knots for anglers. One of the great things about this sport is . . .
Read MoreVideos: How to Tie Jack’s Knot and Jack’s 2.0
A few years ago, in the comments section of a post called “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 stronger!” In reply to Myron’s comment, . . .
Read MoreVideo: How to Tie the Speed Blood Knot
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 . . .
Read MoreVideos: How to Tie the Albright Knot to Connect Fly Line and Backing
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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