Fly Fishing Terms, Glossary, and Definitions The intent of this page is to provide some of the more common terms used in fly fishing for those on the journey of learning about this magnificent sport! It may seem a bit overwhelming to newbies at first but they fall into place in short order once your…
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Fly Casting Definitions, Glossary & Terminology
Fly Casting Definitions, Glossary & Terminology Fly casting definitions, glossary & terminology has lagged well behind since the inception of the sport. The trend here in the U.S. is to classify all three-dimensional casts (3D casts) — constant tension casts, live-line cast, and others — as Spey casts. I believe this is a mistake that…
Comprehensive University Tippet Study
Comprehensive University Tippet Study The following tippet study took place at the MSU and WCU materials labs back in 1996. I was fortunate to have access to the materials lab when I taught the fly fishing programs at Western Carolina University. The comprehensive university tippet study began with some simple assumptions about the gear we…