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

Rods and rigging

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

Spending smart

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.