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UK vs USA, a different language ? 16 Jan 2011 | 10:43 pm
We all know that there are differences between the English language in the UK and in the USA. Here are some examples : USA UK trunk ...
What are Jacks ? Salmon or Pike ? 13 Jan 2011 | 01:02 am
The difficult thing about terminology related to fly fishing is that certain words have a different meaning depending on country and region. While evaluating the results of the Fly Fish quiz I got a l...
Tricks of the trade 12 Jan 2011 | 01:45 am
Hi Fly fish fanatics ! Over the years I have learned tips and tricks from some great folks ! 1. If you want a floating leader to sink, you don't need to use "sinkant". Just rub mud on your leader an...
Pike on the Fly 12 Jan 2011 | 01:29 am
Have you ever fished for Pike on the Fly ? In countries like Ireland, England but also the Netherlands it is pretty popular. On lakes people usually go for a #9 weight rod + line. The tippet to use i...
Have you ever used Lurex as a tying material ? 10 Jan 2011 | 06:45 am
Lurex is a plastic material in fine strips with different coverings, similar to tinsel. It can be used in a wide variety of patterns. For this and more, check out our website www.theflyfishdictionary...
Rivers of Recovery 10 Jan 2011 | 06:25 am
The Fly Fish Dictionary supports Rivers of Recovery. Rivers of Recovery ( ROR ) is a non-profit organization that delivers direct support physically and psychologically to injured combat veterans thr...
How to use a Whip Finish tool ? 10 Jan 2011 | 06:18 am
A Whip Finish is a fly tying tool to tie off flies when completed. A lot of people find it difficult to use the tool. Check out the video below how to use the whip finish tool. For this and more, che...
Do you know the Black Pennell pattern ? 10 Jan 2011 | 06:10 am
The Black Pennell is a very old fly pattern and is a great weapon during early season on lakes when the temperatures are rising. In flowing water it is actually known to catch seatrout and salmon. The...
What is a Diawl Bach ? 10 Jan 2011 | 06:02 am
Diawl Bach is Welsh for little devil and it describes this nymph pattern nicely. It looks like several aquatic insects and is widely used as a stillwater pattern. It's famous in Britain and parts of N...
So what is a Duncan Loop ? 10 Jan 2011 | 05:56 am
A Duncan Loop is used to connect a fly to your leader. Look at the video below : For this and more, check out our website www.theflyfishdictionary.com
