Take me to your leader, and chances are we’ll be able to fix some of your flyfishing problems. Leaders are among the basic elements of fly tackle, but the essentials of leader design and performance ...

Fly-fishing may be the purest sport there is. Tying a fly that emulates an insect in the water to a line, then stealthily casting that fly to fool a fish is high art in a gorgeous setting. It’s also ...

To understand the Alberto knot, one must first understand the Albright knot. Invented more than half a century ago by famed Florida Keys fly fishing guide Jimmy Albright, the knot’s purpose was to ...

There are two situations for which a 7.5-foot leader is a great choice: fishing small streams and streamer fishing. On small streams, a shorter leader lets you turn your fly over faster and cast more ...

Nymph fishing is undoubtedly the most effective method for catching trout. Unfortunately, the way that most people do it isn’t terribly entertaining. In my experience, you can only watch a strike ...

I think it’s safe to say that braided line has overtaken monofilament in terms of popularity across all fishing styles. The benefits of its strength, lack of stretch, and heightened sensitivity have, ...