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 in the line. Thread the tag through the eye of the [...]
The Best Fishing Tattoo Ever?
Imagine the surprise of receiving this picture via text without any prior knowledge that the person was going to be getting this tattoo. Then imagine that person being your 50 year old father! I laughed so hard I cried. My face hurt from the explosion of laughter that followed seeing this picture. Granted my dad [...]
Tying the Triple Surgeons Loop Knot
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. Take the loop and add an overhand knot approximately where you [...]
I Totally Want To Throw Her For Muskie
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 our fly tying supplies and got promptly laughed at when we [...]
The Smell of a Fly Shop
We overheard a customer saying as he entered the shop: “I haven’t been in a fly shop in over three years, I just wanted to come in and smell it.”
Tying the No-Slip Mono Loop Knot
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 tying and overhand knot in your line (before you thread it [...]
Tying the Perfection Loop Knot
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 out to the right of the loop. Bring the tag end [...]
Fishermen Make Horrible Husbands?
“I’ve come to the conclusion that fisherman don’t make good husbands, and women don’t make good wives.” – Author Unknown, parroted by John Lent
The Boys of Summer…Run Steelhead
VIDEO: The boys got together for some sweet steelheading action. We were able to see our share of steelhead. They were happy to eat dry flies and lightly dressed patterns swung on dry lines. We would have been content to never come home, but colder weather wasn’t too far off….
Even Fly Shop Employees Need To Blow Off Some Steam
VIDEO: Everyone thinks that working in a fly shop is just fun and games. Sitting around tying flies behind the counter all day, right? I don’t think so! We had the opportunity to retire an old trusty piece of office equipment and decided it would work just as good as a stress ball. We took [...]
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