knots
The Becker (Orvis) Knot
The Becker Knot. Photo: Kyle Shea For most fishing situations, our knot of choice is the non-slip mono loop knot. We use it to attach flies...
Gluing Knots for Extra Strength
The ol' standby. Photo: Kyle Shea One of our most popular post series to date, is our 'Expert Rig Series,' where we give the details of...
Reinforcing Welded Loops
Super Strong! Photo: Kyle Shea When targeting strong fish such as king salmon, tarpon, permit, or even bonefish, any added security in your tackle is a...
Tying Nail Knots Without a Tool: Video
Knot photos are boring - here's Pat with a brute from Alaska West instead. Photo: Kyle Shea Recently, we posted an article explaining how to tie...
Three Random Alaska Fly Fishing Tips
Silver salmon in low light. Want to catch more fish in Alaska? Here are three ways you can. Three Alaska Fishing Tips Cover more water. In...
Nail Knots Without a Tool
No tool necessary. All photos by Kyle Shea. These days, with fly line factory welded loops, pre-looped tapered leaders, and slip-on braided loops, the nail knot...
Lubricate Your Knots – Well!
Good and slobbery. Photo: Cameron Miller Some of the most common rigging mistakes we see at our lodges involve knots that haven't been lubricated well. Two...
Making Loops on Sinktips
Good thing we don't run photography lodges. A second installation in our sinktip strategies novella, here’s a looping method that began as what Alaska West guide...
