Rigs and Knots Guide
Successful fly fishing often comes down to how well you rig and tie your flies. The Rigs & Knots Pocket Guide from Ventures Fly Co. serves as a practical resource for anglers who want to improve presentation and increase their…
Hastings Fly Fishers
A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
Hastings Fly Fishers
A family-oriented fly-fishing club covering the Port Macquarie Hastings region, NSW.
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Is There a Secret to Untangling Knots?
Philip Monahan, from Midcurrent.com, answers a reader’s question: Are there any secrets to untangling the other kind of common fly-fishing knots: the unintended ones you create because of wind or bad casting? A knotty problem Answer: Well, I don’t know…
The Davy Knot
Here is a new knot to try – the Davy Knot. This knot is attributed to Davy Wotton, a fly fishing expert living in the United States.
It is very compact, making it a suitable knot for small flies. It is probably easier to tie than the famous Penny knot and It also uses very little tippet if tied carefully.[...]
Knots, Leaders and Tippets
Any fly fisher worth their salt should already know these but they’re still useful to know if you’re a seasoned pro or a rank amateur. Most of these knots are from Grog’s Animated Knots. Better to know a knot and…
Knot Terminology
We are often trying to learn new knots for fishing, boating or just around the home. Here is a short list of some knot terminology used at times when describing knotting or rope parts in general. One term we often…