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Rigs and Knots Guide

Rigs and Knots Guide

  • Posted on: October 12, 2025 October 12, 2025
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Tackle Tips
  • Tags: fly fishing tackle, knots

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 chances of catching fish.[...] Read More » “Rigs and Knots Guide”

Is There a Secret to Untangling Knots?

Is There a Secret to Untangling Knots?

  • Posted on: April 3, 2019 March 27, 2019
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Tackle Tips
  • Tags: fly fishing tackle, knots, wind 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?

[...] Read More » “Is There a Secret to Untangling Knots?”
The Davy Knot

The Davy Knot

  • Posted on: August 10, 2018 August 10, 2018
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Tackle Tips
  • Tags: knots

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.[...] Read More » “The Davy Knot”

Knots, Leaders and Tippets

  • Posted on: July 26, 2018 September 29, 2023
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Tackle Tips
  • Tags: fly fishing tackle, fly line, knots, leaders, tippet

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.[...] Read More » “Knots, Leaders and Tippets”

Knot Terminology

  • Posted on: July 17, 2018 September 16, 2019
  • Author: Julian Tapping
  • Categories: Tackle Tips
  • Tags: knot terminology, knots

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.[...] Read More » “Knot Terminology”

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