leaders

3 Reasons You Should Try a Tippet Ring for Fly Fishing in Alaska
Like it or not, Valentine's Day is this month. And for many, flowers, chocolates, and romantic dinners are the go-to gifts to express love and affection. For some love birds,...

Deneki Chronicles: Monofilament or Fluorocarbon?
Mono or fluoro? That's the question. Since the inception of the fluorocarbon line, one of the most asked questions about fly fishing is monofilament or fluorocarbon? The best answer...it depends....

Leader Building 101: Rapids Camp Edition
Rapids Camp Fleet From our Head Guide at Rapids Camp Lodge Chad Bryson drops some great tips on building leaders. Since it's coming from Chad...I'd take it to heart. Enjoy!...

Monofilament or Fluorocarbon?
So many choices! Photo: Kyle Shea While fluorocarbon leader and tippet materials are no longer a new discovery in the fishing scene, lots of us are...

Timeless Tip: Remove a Wind Knot in your Leader
It's inevitable. If you do any sort of casting your leader or tippet will eventually fall victim to a wind knot that will weaken your line. If you've ever lost...

Fishpond Headgate Tippet Holders
Tippet, tended. Photos: Kyle Shea. Last week we told you about Maxima's Sharktooth Line Management System; one of our favorite ways to tame unruly leader and...

Maxima Sharktooth Line Management System
Nice and tidy.. Photo: Kyle Shea. Whether we're swinging flies for salmon and steelhead or skating mouse patterns for resident rainbow trout, when it comes to...

Mono vs. Fluoro from Hatch Outdoors
Listen to Bruce. Photo: Hatch Outdoors screenshot. Our friends from Hatch Outdoors are back with some more great tips in video form on tying custom leaders...