Building a Tapered Leader
Detailed instructions on how to build a 10 foot, 4x tapered leader.
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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Dimensioning Leaders with LeaderCalc
LeaderCalc is an online tool that allows you to calculate the section lengths of your knotted leaders based on a large number of leader formulas including some of the best known and most popular leader designs available. The original version…
Gear Made Simple – Fly Rods
You enter a store that specialises in fly rods. Your aim – to purchase your first fly rod. The store owner approaches and describes the brilliant fishing to be had in the mountain streams. “Wow”, you exclaim. “What rod would…
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.
Tests have rated it as a bit more than 85% in terms of line strength, just a bit less than the Penny knot claims.
Give it a try and see what you think.
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…
Types of Fly Lines Explained
There are a number of types of fly lines, one of the common differentiators of these is fly line density. Fly lines have different densities, each density is used for a different method of fly fishing. At the highest level,…