Dustin Carlson Saturday, August 6, 2011 This knot is useful for connecting two pieces of tippet, leader or other line materials together. It is pretty fast and easily done stream side. The line will also come out of this knot pretty straight in both directions. Lay the two butt ends […]
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Dustin Carlson Monday, July 18, 2011 The Albright Knot is a very strong connection from your fly line to your leader or butt section. It can also be used to attach a fly line to backing. The strength of this knot comes from the core of the fly line being […]
Dustin Carlson Thursday, July 7, 2011 The Homer Rhode Double Overhand Loop Knot is a great variation on the basic Homer Rhode Loop Knot. This knot adds one more tightening point in the knot to keep it from slipping out. A good solid loop knot is invaluable when fishing streamers […]
Dustin Carlson Thursday, June 9, 2011 The Improved Blood Knot is great for connecting a smaller line to a larger line (like lighter class tippet to heavy shock or bite material). Double your lighter tippet over to create a loop and lay the two tag ends side-by-side, facing the opposite […]
Tying desk, dungeon, fly lair, man cave, the place you lock yourself in away from the kids and wife. What ever you call it you probably spend too much time there as do I. If you’re going to spend that much time somewhere you might as well make it a […]
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 […]
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