Fly Fishing Knowledge Base
Fly Fishing Leader Materials Explained
Choosing the correct leader material is just as important as choosing the correct length or breaking strain.
Different materials have different ch...
Leader Taper Explained
A tapered leader is the most commonly used type of leader in fly fishing. Unlike a parallel leader, which remains the same diameter throughout its ...
What Is Fly Fishing Tippet?
If leaders are one of the biggest sources of confusion in fly fishing, **tippet** is probably the second. Many anglers use the two terms interchang...
What Is a Fly Fishing Leader?
A leader is an almost invisible link between the thick, coloured fly line and your fly. Whether it's a **tapered leader, furled leader, polyleader ...
What do fly line sink rates mean, and how do I choose the right one?
Not all sinking fly lines sink at the same speed.
Some are designed to fish just beneath the surface, while others are capable of reaching signifi...
Should I choose a floating, intermediate or sinking fly line?
One of the biggest advantages of fly fishing is the ability to present your fly at different depths in the water.
While the fly itself influences ...
Should I choose a weight forward or double taper fly line?
One of the first choices you'll encounter when buying a fly line is whether to choose a **Weight Forward (WF)** or **Double Taper (DT)** line.
Whi...
How do I choose the right fly line?
If there is one piece of fly fishing tackle that has the greatest influence on how your outfit performs, it is the fly line.
Many anglers spend co...
What is a fly line taper, and why does it matter?
The taper is one of the most important parts of a fly line, yet it is often one of the least understood.
Most anglers notice the colour of a fly l...
Should I buy spare spools or a cassette fly reel?
As anglers gain experience, they often find themselves carrying several different fly lines for changing conditions. Floating, intermediate and sin...
How do I maintain a fly reel?
A quality fly reel should provide many years of reliable service with very little maintenance. Modern reels are designed to withstand regular use, ...
What is fly reel backing, and how much do I need?
Backing is the braided line attached directly to the fly reel before the fly line is fitted.
For many anglers, backing spends its entire life hidd...
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