101 Fly-Fishing Tips : Practical Advice from a Master Angler

by Kreh, Lefty

• ISBN13: 9781585740352
• ISBN10: 1585740357
• Format: Paperback
• Copyright: 2000-05-01
• Publisher: Lyons Press

Summary

Lefty Kreh is one of the most experienced, well-prepared, and thoughtful anglers in the world. In 101 Fly-Fishing Tips, he shares this wealth of experience with a variety of commonsense solutions to the problems that anglers face.

Table of Contents

Storing Your Leader End	6	(1)
Locating the Tippet	6	(1)
Make Your Own Reel Drag	7	(1)
Identifying Fly Lines on Reel Spools	8	(1)
Another Method of Making a Reel Drag and Balancing One	8	(2)
Setting the Drag	10	(1)
Length of Hat Brim is Important	11	(1)
Another Hat Trick	12	(1)
Great Shoe Trick	13	(1)
A Hip Boot Trick	14	(1)
Shoulder Straps for Hip Boots	15	(1)
Drying Hip Boots with Coffee Cans	16	(1)
Drying Boots with a Hair Drier	17	(1)
Locating Leaks in Boots and Chest High Waders	17	(1)
A Furnace is Bad for Boots	18	(1)
Cleaning Your Eye Glasses	19	(1)
Use Different Polarizing Glasses	19	(1)
Tilting the Head Helps	20	(1)
Velcro on Your Sunglasses Helps	21	(1)
Measure with a Bill	22	(1)
Photocopy Your Passport	23	(1)
Wear Sungloves	24	(1)
Carry Band-aids	25	(1)
Don't Discard Monofilament	25	(1)
Plastic Pipe Makes an Indestructible Transport Case	26	(1)
A Great Winter Glove	27	(1)
Plastic Bags Protect Your Clothing	28	(1)
A Safety Grip for Your Pliers	28	(1)
Fly Rod Tube Tip	29	(1)
Label Your Rod Bags	30	(1)
Use a Metal Scribe to Mark Tackle	30	(1)
Rod Handles	31	(1)
Lube Your Rod with a Candle	32	(1)
Up and Down Locking Reel Seats	33	(1)
Protect the Rod when Inserting in the Tube	34	(1)
Taking Apart a Stuck Rod	35	(1)
Taking Apart a Stuck Rod	36	(1)
Marking Fly Lines	37	(1)
Two Necessary Lines for Saltwater Fly Fishing	38	(1)
Removing Coils from Fly Lines	39	(1)
Damaging a Fly Line	40	(1)
Winding in Fly Line	41	(1)
Short Leaders are Best with Sinking Lines	42	(1)
Trim Those Knots	43	(1)
Testing Knots	43	(1)
Leader Clipper	44	(1)
Checking for Nicks	45	(1)
Lefty's Leader Formula	46	(1)
Boga Grip	47	(1)
Carry Your Rod Behind You	48	(1)
Presoak Some Flies	49	(1)
A Great Insect Sampler	50	(1)
Take the Temperature	51	(1)
Wade Softly	52	(1)
A Guide Can Be Your Best Friend	53	(1)
Drag-free Drift	54	(1)
Don't Give Yourself Away	55	(1)
Use the Shade	56	(1)
Perfecting Your Accuracy	57	(1)
Improving Your Loop Control	58	(1)
Don't Use the Rod Tip to Manipulate Your Fly	59	(1)
Making a Better Retrieve	60	(2)
Casting in Tight Quarters	62	(1)
Getting a Stuck Fly Off a Log	63	(1)
Extending Your Casting Distance	64	(1)
To Hold a Fish	65	(1)
The Comfort Lift	66	(1)
The Vertical Hold	67	(1)
To Hold Short Fish	68	(1)
To Hold Saltwater Species	69	(1)
Pointing the Rod	70	(1)
Wading Properly	70	(2)
Tease Those Fish to the Fly	72	(1)
Be Ready for Breaking Fish	73	(1)
Take Along a Fly Swatter	73	(1)
My Favorite Wading Basket	74	(1)
The Line Tamer	75	(1)
Getting More Line Fast	76	(1)
When a Fish Runs Under the Boat	77	(1)
How to Fish a Farm Pond Right and Wrong	78	(1)
Learn Where to Fish for Trout	79	(1)
A Common Mistake that Ruins Your Presentation	80	(1)
Crushing the Barb Correctly	81	(1)
Checking Hook for Sharpness	81	(1)
Three Hook Sharpening Tools	82	(1)
Punching Glue and Paint Out of Holes	83	(1)
How to Determine the Weight of Your Sinking Fly	83	(1)
Seeing Dry Flies Better	84	(1)
Using Braided Wire Tippets	85	(1)
A Great Streamer Fly Storage Bag	86	(1)
Safe Keeping Your Fly	87	(1)
Keep Samples	87	(1)
Carry Only What You Need	88	(1)
Never Put Tackle on the Roof	89	(1)
Keep Your Napkins Dry	90	(1)
Always Anchor a Canoe from the Back	91	(1)
End Those Cleat Problems	92	(1)
Eliminate Strap Noise and a Car Top Carrier Trick	93	(1)
Use Netting to Save Casts	94	(1)
Check Those Trailer Tires	95	(1)
To Easily Back a Trailer	96