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.
Tackle Tips
Dive into “Tackle Tips” for expert advice on fly tying tackle from seasoned anglers and trusted online sources. Discover the best rods and reels for every situation, the ideal fly lines for different conditions, and essential knots for securing your catch.
Learn about selecting the right leaders and tippets to improve your fly fishing experience. Whether you’re a beginner or a pro, our community-driven tips will help you choose and use your gear effectively.
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Fed’s Hand-furled Braided Leaders
Creating your own furled braided leaders can be a rewarding and cost-effective way to improve your fly fishing experience. In this guide, Paul Fedeles shows you how to craft durable, custom leaders using embroidery thread and a few basic tools.…
Five Fly Fishing Lockdown Projects
Original article from Swift Fly Fishing. Clean Your Fly Lines Fly lines get dirty through regular use, they pick up gunk and algae in the surface film of the water, lines stripped into the bilge of a boat get filthy quickly…
How to Organise Your Fly Box
This guide was found on the Flymen Fishing Co website by Club member Gary Pearton. Thanks, Gary! This guide will give you a good understanding on the many ways you can assemble your fly box and provide some tips on…
Choosing a Fly Box
From RiverKeeper Flies If you fish long enough, at some point your fly boxes will wear out and need to be replaced. The question is what to replace them with? It’s something I dealt with recently and why I’m writing…
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…
Leader Eater
Here’s a handy tip from RiverBum.com.
Don’t have the time or the inclination to make your own leaders? Then do what Club member Rodney Adams recommends – buy pre-made ones. It’s easier. Some even have a loop on the end.
Tapered leader with loop
When building your own you generally construct the leader stepping down to your final diameter.[...]
Furled Leaders
Furled leaders were invented in the 1700’s – woven by hand from silk or horse hair. Production technology eliminated their commercial availability and use. However, it has many advantages and dry fly fishers, as well as, saltwater anglers have revitalised their use.[...]
Fly Fishing Leaders
This article was originally from FlyfishUSA website (page now defunct). Note: The brands mentioned in this article are sold by FlyfishUSA.
Fly Fishing Leaders, their construction and formulae for trout, steelhead and salmon.
Understanding Fly Leaders
- Accepted Principles of Leader Design
- Building Your own Tapered Leader
- Selecting Proper Materials
- Knots
- Leader Formulae
Having an understanding of leader material and a practised knowledge of reliable fishing knots is as important to the angler as knowing how to cast.[...]