| There are many things to learn about fly fishing | | | | Slip Knot - this is probably one of the most basic |
| here are just a few. When picking the right fishing | | | | and most important knots in fishing. This knot is |
| rod there a few differences between fly rods and | | | | used to fasten the line to the spool of the fishing |
| regular fishing rods you should know. | | | | reel. |
| For one thing the handle is straight on a fly rod | | | | Constriction Knot - this is the type of knot which |
| with little or no metal on it except to fasten the | | | | is used to tie two lines together, especially those |
| reel. The fly rod is also longer and heaver. A good | | | | made with different materials. However, its use |
| fly rod can make all the difference in casting and | | | | isn't advised on modern lines made of different |
| putting your fly where you want it to go. This | | | | materials. |
| also takes lots of practice. | | | | Albright Knot - not to be associated with the |
| Then of course there is learning how to tie fly | | | | former British Prime Minister, this knot is primarily |
| fishing knots, or any fishing knots for that matter, | | | | used to tie the backing to the fly line. It can also |
| with freshwater fishing it is an essential skill that | | | | be used to join lines of different diameters. |
| any fishing enthusiast should have. Different knots | | | | Surgeon's Knot - a simple and neat way of tying |
| serve different purposes like tying two lines | | | | to lines together. It can be best described as a |
| together, or shortening a particularly long line, to | | | | double overhead knot. |
| name two. | | | | Barrel Knot - also known as the Blood Knot, this is |
| Below is a list of some of the most popular knots | | | | another way of tying two lines together. Although |
| used in fly fishing. A description accompanies each | | | | weaker and more complicated than the Surgeons |
| of them to show how they are used in real-world | | | | Knot, it is a neater way of tying a knot. |
| fishing situations. This gives you basic knowledge | | | | There are several more knots that fishing |
| of some of the things you need to know. To my | | | | enthusiasts do, but those listed above are by far |
| way of thinking the most exciting outdoor sport | | | | the most popular and effective. |
| there is on this planet. | | | | |