and reel, fresh line, and a premium, quality hook, but in most fishing scenarios ... Whereas most knots cinch snuggly to a lure or fly’s eye, the non-slip cinches above the eye, creating ...

The Orvis 101 class is a great way to start from the beginning. It covers the basics of fly fishing, the gear, terminology, knots, how to set up, and an overall coverage of getting started.

Fly fishing at its most basic level is just another technique ... The backing connects to the fly line with a nail knot or a loop knot. The same knots are used to connect the fly line to the leader.

Hutchison, standing, owns Hill Country Flyfishers and is the fly-fishing manager at Sportsman ... it’s about understanding your rig: how to tie knots, how to select the right leaders and ...

Their connection dates back to the 1950s, when John Harcourt and his family would trade the Giannetti’s a five-gallon jug of fresh maple syrup for a week of fishing on Spring Creeks Ranch in ...

Fly fishing can be an intimidating approach to angling ... without a good knot securing the fly and joining tippet to the leader. Learn the proper knots from videos or from the reliable shop staff at ...

In addition to the hands-on casting exercises, participants will also learn how to tie basic fly-fishing knots. Plus, the event will include a question-and-answer session with chapter members.

essential fly fishing knots and terminology; how to make a roll cast and basic cast; as well as false casting and shooting line. The cost for the program, at $25, includes lunch. Register in ...