Posts Tagged ‘Guide tip’

Guide Tip: Dump the Clinch. Master the Uni-knot

I’ll bet I get asked at least once a week by a guest in my boat;  “That was quick, what’s that knot you’re using?”.  That question is usually followed quickly by the proclamation “…can’t see to tie a #*@&*’ing clinch knot on small flies anymore!”  My response is always;  “It’s the Uni-knot.  Quick, easy and [...]

Guide Tip: Maintain rod angle to avoid the dreaded ‘break-off’

Snap!!  The fish of a lifetime just broke you off…what happened??!  Well, by definition, there was way too much pressure on the tippet.  Think of it this way, if you’re using 4lb tippet or 40lb tippet, if the line breaks, it’s NOT the fish’s fault.  It’s our fault.  Let’s look at the sequence of events [...]

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