Tackle ManufacturersA list of tackle manufacturers is available on Tackle Manufacturer's List , alphabetically. Many of the companies on the list have hyperlinks to their specific web pages. You will find sources for reels, rods, float tubes, rod building supplies, waders, sportwear, hooks, fly tying equipment, flies, and fly tying materials. | |||
HooksI've put together a hook comparison chart for many of the hooks used in tying flies. This chart is a rough rule-of-thumb as many of the hooks are similar but never exact copies. There will be differences in wire thickness, shank length, hook gape, etc. To help in a decision concerning a particular hook, I've included illustrations of each of the hooks by manufacturers as well as the sizes available. The following hook manufacturers are available to peruse: Mustad, Partridge, Tiemco, and Daiichi . | |||
Fly LinesFly Lines can be either Floating, Sinking, or Sink-tip types. The Fly Line page will give you a basic description of the anatomy of a fly line as well as a description of tapers and density of lines according to AFTMA Standards. I've included Scientific Angler, Cortland, Airflo, and Rio as sources of fly lines and have put together specifications of the lines as a comparison table which will also gives you a physical idea as to how those lines relate to specific flyfishing situations.
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LeadersLeaders have come a long ways from the original cat gut or braided horse hair. You can now purchase leaders for every type of fishing from delicate dry fly presentation to heaving large streamers. Leaders have also been developed for the stillwater fisherman with various sink rates to compliment the sinking fly lines. Check out the leader page for links to the various suppliers. There is also a small section on how to choose the proper leader length you might need. | |||
RodsI like to make my own rods. So I've put together a page with hyperlinks going to various rod blank manufacturers. Everyone has their particular favorite rod and a price range to afford. Remember that just because a rod is priced less than another, does not mean it is a lesser rod in quality. It's a matter of personal taste. | |||
KnotsA Knots page shows five basic knots that should cover most needs. |