| As spring approaches and the snow eventually | | | | Tying strong and reliable knots will enhance your |
| begins to recede. Once again we enjoy the | | | | chances of actually landing that fish. There are |
| greenery that nature has provided us. It’s | | | | many books and resources available on how to |
| time to get the fly rod out in eager anticipation of | | | | tie knots, how to splice lines and which knot to |
| another season of long, warm, lazy days spent at | | | | use in various situations. I cannot emphasize |
| your favourite fishing hole. | | | | enough the need to learn as much as you can |
| | | | | about knot tying. It should be noted too, that |
| It’s also the time that new, would be anglers | | | | practicing the tying of a variety of knots, greatly |
| are anticipating taking up the sport of fly-fishing. | | | | increases your chances for success. |
| Conveniently there are many experts out there in | | | | |
| cyberspace, with advice and articles on what are | | | | Some anglers prefer to tie their knots the old |
| considered the best rods, reels and line etc. Many | | | | fashioned way by hand. There is nothing wrong |
| tackle shops are owned by, avid, experienced and | | | | with that, as they say whatever floats your boat |
| highly skilled anglers. Who will provide the new | | | | (if you’ll pardon the pun). If that isn’t for |
| comer with the much sought after advice on | | | | you there are a variety of tying tools you can |
| getting started in the sport. | | | | get from virtually any angling store. These tools |
| | | | | are very good especially for beginners. Knot tying |
| The technology in rods, reels, flies and lines, has | | | | tools can also be a real asset to anyone suffering |
| advanced by leaps and bounds, in the past 20 | | | | from arthritis, or other debilitating condition. |
| years or so. However, no matter how | | | | Knot tying tools in many cases will allow you to |
| technologically advanced or expensive your fishing | | | | tie stronger knots faster than you could by hand. |
| equipment is. It is only as good as the knot’s | | | | Tying stronger knots increases your success rate. |
| you tie! The knot may be the weak link in the | | | | The least time spent tying knots, means you |
| chain when the fish strike. | | | | spend more time fishing and that’s what |
| | | | | it’s all about. |