I occasionally get questions on old line designations, so in this post I want to discuss the old, old system of line sizing. Originally, silk lines were not designed by the weight standards that are in play today. Rather they were designated by a simple numbering system, 1, 2, 3, etc. Later the numbering system [...]
The Blood Knot is an excellent way to connect two pieces of monofilament. It’s thin in diameter and very clean (no protruding bits to catch weeds or other obstructions). Back in the days of gut leaders it was the knot of choice. When nylon appeared, the Blood Knot hung on, but with the same restriction [...]
I’m sorry I’ve been away from my Blog for a few days. I’ve been putting the finishing touches on a new book entitled “Fishing the Film.” It is Volume 1 in a book series entitled “Fly Fishing.” The books in the series will be written by Jason and myself. Jason is also the series editor [...]
What I didn’t mention earlier is that the monster brown John Beth caught was taken on a cane rod and silk line. This has become a tradition for John during the fall salmon and trout runs. I didn’t mention it because I wanted to give everyone a source for silk lines–just in case, you know. [...]
Joshua asked about dull colored lines. During the fluorescent wave a few years back, I couldn’t find lines that weren’t so hot they melted the packaging they came in. So I started dying them dull colors. it’s easy to do. In fact, all one needs is Rit dye. Use 2 tsp. in 2 quarts of [...]
"Fly Fishing, the Book Series" is now underway. Begun in 2010 as a collaboration between my Tomorrow River Press company and Jason's Fish, Flies & Water, this planned 20-book series will explore a huge range of fly-fishing topics over 5+ years. The Series books are available signed and personalized via my eBay store. Unsigned copies of books (at the basic retail price) are available here or from other angling book retailers.
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