I’ve been involved in both the fly fishing industry and the winter resort industry for about 40 years. One thing I’ve noticed is that, unlike the ski and snowboard world, the fly fishing industry has never really developed a true demo rental program. In ski and snowboard shops, it’s very common to rent equipment by […]
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How to attach sighters to your line In this video, I’ll show you how to attach sighters to your line and explain why they are so important when fishing with a Honryu or Keiryu rod. Sighters help you not only detect strikes, but also keep track of where your line is during the drift. Unlike
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The second way to connect a line to Honryu / Keiryu rod is by using a slip knot, or cowboy knot. This method works especially well if your Honryu rod has a metal tip instead of a lillian. Since the metal tip has a narrow groove for the line, there often isn’t enough space for
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How to connect a line to the Honryu rod In this video, I’ll show you two simple ways to connect a line to the Honryu rod. The first way is by using a chichiwa knot. Chichiwa knot is a fixed loop knot.You make a loop with a double figure-eight knot and attach it to the
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