A blood knot (Barrel knot) is most usefully employed for joining sections of monofilament nylon line while maintaining a high portion of the line’s inherent strength. Other knots used for this purpose can cause a substantial loss of strength. In fly fishing, this serves to build a leader of gradually decreasing diameter with the...
Jeff Turner and his son Taylor, 17, are finishing an epic fishing trip. Their goal was to fish all 50 states in just 50 days. See the whole story on their website: http://www.fish5050.com/ Resources: Route map | Follow them live via GPS Archive: Days 1-15 | Days 16-30
Fishing is one of my boys’ favorite outdoor activities. My father is an avid flyfisher, and my sons really enjoy the time they spend with us whenever we go to the lake. If you have never gone fishing, it is not hard to get started. You don’t need a lot of gear to get...
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