Pillar 3: Tools

What stuff do I need? Less than you think.

Pillar 3: Tools
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Knots

The ultimate guide to fly-fishing knots
The do’s and do-knot’s fly-fishing knot tying. Find out what you need to know, what you don’t, and how to build your skills and have confidence in your fly-fishing knots

Fly rods and how to rig them

From reel seat to tippet: understanding the anatomy of a fly-fishing rig
The knee bone connects to the thigh bone...the thigh bone connects to the hip bone...digging into all the things that attach to your fly rod, from reel seat to fly line to tippet.
Video: Rigging reels 101
it’s the May edition of Leaders, our links roundup, featuring a bevy of great PNW events, primers on fish handling, and an intro to Trout Spey.

Buying your first fly fishing rod

How to buy your first fly rod
There’s one mistake I want to help you avoid when you buy your first fly rod.

Saving money

Essential fly-fishing gear
Here are the four pieces of gear you really need top get started fly-fishing
That great fraternity of fishing idiots: Why fly rod warranties matter
There are more ways to break a fly rod than there are to catch a fish. A warranty can help get you back out on the water, but there are nuances to what they cover.

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Fly Fishing Gear & Equipment | Current Flow State Fly Fishing
Essential fly fishing tools, equipment basics, gear guidance, and the practical items that make your time on the water more effective and enjoyable. You probably need less gear than you think. Photo by Logan Kuzyk / Unsplash