Archive for August, 2011
Technology Versus Knot Tying
As spring approaches and the snow eventually begins to recede. Once again we enjoy the greenery that nature has provided us. It’s time to get the fly rod out in eager anticipation of another season of long, warm, lazy days spent at your favourite fishing hole.
It’s also the time that new, would be anglers are anticipating taking up the sport of fly-fishing. Conveniently there are many experts out there in cyberspace, with advice and articles on what are considered the best rods, reels and line etc. Many tackle shops are owned by, avid, experienced and highly skilled anglers. Who will provide the new comer with the much sought after advice on getting started in the sport.
The technology in rods, reels, flies and lines, has advanced by leaps and bounds, in the past 20 years or so. However, no matter how technologically advanced or expensive your Fishing Equipment is. It is only as good as the knot’s you tie! The knot may be the weak link in the chain when the fish strike.
Tying strong and reliable knots will enhance your chances of actually landing that fish. There are many books and resources available on how to tie knots, how to splice lines and which knot to use in various situations. I cannot emphasize enough the need to learn as much as you can about knot tying. It should be noted too, that practicing the tying of a variety of knots, greatly increases your chances for success.
Some anglers prefer to tie their knots the old fashioned way by hand. There is nothing wrong with that, as they say whatever floats your boat (if you’ll pardon the pun). If that isn’t for you there are a variety of tying tools you can get from virtually any angling store. These tools are very good especially for beginners. Knot tying tools can also be a real asset to anyone suffering from arthritis, or other debilitating condition.
Knot tying tools in many cases will allow you to tie stronger knots faster than you could by hand. Tying stronger knots increases your success rate. The least time spent tying knots, means you spend more time fishing and that’s what it’s all about.
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Boating Knot Tying Kit $10.99 The complete guide to tying the worlds most popular knots.Learn to tie rock climbing, sailing, and fishing knots. Easyto follow instruction books, two 24 inch pieces of rope,and practice tools that make tying knots easy. The perfectgift for any outdoorsman…. |
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Fisherman’s Ultimate Knot Guide $3.66 The Fisherman’s ULTIMTE KNOT Guide has the ten best knots to cover every fishing situation. The easy to read drawings are printed on waterproof plastic cards and are perfect for tackle box, vest or shirt pocket. Includes the three best knots for terminal tackle connections, the two best leader to line knots, the two best line to line knots and the three best loop knots. Whether ou are a beginne… |
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Guide to Fly Fishing Knots $1.83 … |
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The Little Red Book of Fly Fishing (Little Red Books) $8.80 Straight forward advice on the sport of fly fishing Written by two highly respected outdoor journalists Demystifies and un-complicates the tricks and tips that make a great fly angler Covers the cast, the presentation, reading water and selecting f… |
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Fishing Knots – Book With Dvd $24.95 Fly fishing knot book and DVD with Lefty Kreh. The knot is a critical part of the fisherman s rig. No matter how superb the rod, reel, and tackle, if the knot fails, the game is over. In Fishing Knots, expert angler Lefty Kreh offers a complete guide to tying essential knots for light tackle and fly fishing, from simple loop knots to the complicated, with precise illustrations to demonstrate each … |
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The Little Red Fishing Knot Book by Harry Nilsson Without strong knot tying all your expensive fly fishing gear and fishing efforts are futile. The ampLittle Red Knot Bookamp, is an illustrated pocket guide book that includes all the knots you need to know. This 72 page book contains i… |
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Lefty Kreh – Fishing Knots DVD and Book The complete guide to tying essential knots for light tackle and fly-fishing with detailed illustrations demonstrating every step of the tying process. The included 63-minute DVD reinforces the techniques from the book. Hardcover format book with lay-flat spiral binding inside. Illustrated. 128 pages…. |