Tippets: Trophy Flies, Seven Essential Knots

September 20, 2015 By: Erin Block

  • Angling has moved from mounted trophy fish to trophy photos, and Justin Pickett writes about another way to “keep” memorable catches: the fly. “Next time you catch that trophy bass, fish the most epic mayfly hatch ever, or spend a memorable weekend fishing with family or friends, try saving some of the flies,” he writes. “Aside from stories and photos, it’s a great way to memorialize the good times that you’ve had on the water.”
  • From the clinch to perfection loop knot, Gary Borger outlines seven core knots for every angler, accompanied by detailed videos with tying instructions for each. Via Hatch Magazine.