From the Reel to the Fly

Over the next couple of weeks, we'll be posting some articles about leaders and materials, leader construction, and fly lines...the things that deliver your fly to the fish. Without them, fly rods would be called spinning rods. Improperly built leaders can defeat all attempts to make a good cast and presentation. Fly lines that are worn out, not balanced for your rod, or are the wrong taper for the situation make casting and mending a chore. Using cheap, rotten or the wrong size tippet can be the difference between hooking and actually catching a trout.

These are all issues that we see, both in the shop and on the river, all too often during the season. Hopefully we can teach you a thing or two, and remind you how important your line and terminal tackle is to your success.

Squeeky and Scumliner will be sharing their knowledge and opinions, so stay tuned. There should be some humor involved as well...