fly fishing

Q: “Braided gelspun lines are now often used as backing on offshore reels in places where fish are expected to make long runs. Is there any one source that explains the details of these lines?”A: I never mention manufacturer names in this column because I believe most tackle available today will perform better than we can. But there are a lot of misunderstandings about braid. For example, while the Bimini twist is a superior knot for older styles of backing, it isn’t preferred by some experts for use with braided lines. Read More