Dustin Carlson Monday, May 9, 2011 The Bimini Twist is one of the most important knots most fly fisherman should know, but it is also one of the most intimidating. Well, it shouldn’t be. With a little practice almost anyone can become quite proficient at it. The Bimini Twist is […]
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Nick Granato Wednesday, May 4, 2011 Hook: Gamakatsu B10s # 2 Eyes: Pseudo Eyes Plus Large Tail: Craft Fur Foul Guard: Calves Tail Body and Head: Custom Blended Dubbing, one part wool one part mixed ice wing fiber. I developed this baitfish pattern while fishing for late season Wipers. In […]
Dustin Carlson Tuesday, April 12, 2011 This knot is used for splicing a spey line for loop to loop tips or customizing the rear of a scandi head or front of a skagit amongst other uses. It is also used a lot on shooting heads of all kinds. The loop […]
Nehil Keeley Thursday, April 7, 2011 Doctors Orders: Take one Ambien (a sleeping pill with apparently some side effects) before bedtime and tie a fly while you sleep. Apparently, I did just that. I awoke to find this little size #18 baetis nymph in my vise. Different from the baetis […]
Dustin Carlson Wednesday, March 23, 2011 This is another great and very strong loop knot. The non-slipping loop allows your fly to move freely and adds just a little more action than a traditional clinch type knot. This knot is extremely useful on heavy shock tippet. Tie an overhand knot […]
Dustin Carlson Saturday, March 12, 2011 Are you looking for an alternative to the Bimini Twist? The Triple Surgeon’s Loop works well. It is a quick easy knot to do in the field and get you back to fishing fast. Start by doubling the line over and creating a loop. […]
Dustin Carlson Friday, March 4, 2011 The fly-tying-materials-in-your-hair-craze came front and center here today. These very nice girls came by looking for hackles, flashabou and fur to integrate into their hair. Much like a Tiger Muskie, they seemed to be attracted to the brighter, flashier colors. We called all of […]
Dustin Carlson Saturday, February 26, 2011 The No-Slip Mono Loop Knot is used for tying on bigger flies so they have a little more action. A clinch-type knot grabs onto the eye and constrains movement. Sometimes a little more wiggle in your fly can make all the difference. Start by […]
Dustin Carlson Saturday, February 26, 2011 This knot is perfect for tying a loop in the thick end of a new leader or in the end of a piece of butt-section. Create a loop in the line with the tag end going behind the main line. The tag should be […]
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