Love the glass rod. Used your caddis parachute cast, walk back last week on the Logan $$$ got to order some more 509 when I get back from summer vacation.
I like that your still into the Glass rod. Seems like a good alternative to a tenkara for fishing smaller water. Hitting up west side, more Cowlitz watershed, I've been looking for something I can cast in tighter streams.
Good tips Joe, thanks! I keep the leader shorter than the rod as well. In these little creeks I also just use 4lb fluoro as the leader and tie to the end of the fly line with a single surgeons loop. That knot is so small it slips through the guides without hanging up in case I do lose the leader back through the tip top.
I would send a private message to Farmer Bob if I knew how! I'm interested in whether he uses a surgeons knot with only a single (overhand knot) or if he uses a single turn loop. I'm also interested in how strong the single version seems to be. I realize that the surgeon's knot is defined as an overhand knot with 2 turns (or 3 if you want a bulkier version) Thanks. Tom
Tom Hines Hi Tom. The knot I use is called either a loop knot or surgeons loop. It’s often used to tie tippet to leader in the double form in lieu of a double surgeons knot or blood knot. I go through the loop about six times and then cinch it down to the fly line. And yes the tippet breaks at the knot junction but it’s just about as strong as the tippet (5X or 6X)
Joe. Appreciate all the videos you put up. Have you done a video on your gear other than rod/line/leader/fly. I interested in why a backpack and what is in it. Again, appreciate you teaching us rooks.
Great tips! With the static line length it's almost like fishing Tenkara, but you have the extra line available if you happen upon a nice beaver pond. What kind of rod is that, fiberglass? It looks super flexible.
Oh that is my Echo River Glass rod, nice flexible little rods. I love the 6'9" 2 weight. It's light but durable. redsflyfishing.com/products/echo-river-glass-fly-rods?_pos=1&_sid=3a0f9f5fa&_ss=r
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Great tips, Joe. Always enjoy watching your vids.
Good tips packed into a 2 minute Video! Cheers from Oregon.
Great tips! Thanks! I love your fish hound..pointing on the best spots. Really nice scenery also. 👍👍
Joe throws darts on the water. Always great to watch him pick apart sections of streams and rivers. Plus he always tells you why and when.
Oh thanks Stephen, I'm so looking forward to some creek fishing this week! Our small waters are in perfect shape right now.
That's how I do it as well, plus you're in position to be able to instantly bow and arrow under cover and tricky spots on smaller brush lined streams.
Love the glass rod. Used your caddis parachute cast, walk back last week on the Logan $$$ got to order some more 509 when I get back from summer vacation.
I like that your still into the Glass rod. Seems like a good alternative to a tenkara for fishing smaller water. Hitting up west side, more Cowlitz watershed, I've been looking for something I can cast in tighter streams.
I bought a short 2 wt Scott f series for this kind of water and it’s great.
Love the short, helpful tips. Thank you
This is a very common thing with people who are learning.
Great tip.
Thanks, the little things can slow ya down. We all learned the hard way, I wish someone had suggested this to me early on.
Great Job My Friend !
Thanks, I hope this was helpful.
Good tips Joe, thanks! I keep the leader shorter than the rod as well. In these little creeks I also just use 4lb fluoro as the leader and tie to the end of the fly line with a single surgeons loop. That knot is so small it slips through the guides without hanging up in case I do lose the leader back through the tip top.
I would send a private message to Farmer Bob if I knew how! I'm interested in whether he uses a surgeons knot with only a single (overhand knot) or if he uses a single turn loop. I'm also interested in how strong the single version seems to be. I realize that the surgeon's knot is defined as an overhand knot with 2 turns (or 3 if you want a bulkier version) Thanks. Tom
Tom Hines Hi Tom. The knot I use is called either a loop knot or surgeons loop. It’s often used to tie tippet to leader in the double form in lieu of a double surgeons knot or blood knot. I go through the loop about six times and then cinch it down to the fly line. And yes the tippet breaks at the knot junction but it’s just about as strong as the tippet (5X or 6X)
Joe. Appreciate all the videos you put up. Have you done a video on your gear other than rod/line/leader/fly. I interested in why a backpack and what is in it. Again, appreciate you teaching us rooks.
That's my wife's Kelty backcountry pack I'm wearing. Nothing fancy there. :)
Sage advice..but obvious in situ.
In the beginning, as he sets the reel end in the water, you see it move with the current, as he fixes the fly.
Yes, I hope you realize I was demonstrating what not to do. 😅
Great tips! With the static line length it's almost like fishing Tenkara, but you have the extra line available if you happen upon a nice beaver pond. What kind of rod is that, fiberglass? It looks super flexible.
Yes, fiberglass. I love this rod. redsflyfishing.com/products/echo-river-glass-fly-rods?_pos=1&_sid=3a0f9f5fa&_ss=r
“...and I’ll hit this spot...I’ll hit this spot...I’ll hit this spot...” Oh! Wait! That was the dog I hit! ☺️
I think he might have borrowed Luke's lightsaber and converted into a 8 foot 4-weight rod. Check out the color!
Yea that thing is BRIGHT haha!
what rod and reel set up is that? looks sharp
Oh that is my Echo River Glass rod, nice flexible little rods. I love the 6'9" 2 weight. It's light but durable. redsflyfishing.com/products/echo-river-glass-fly-rods?_pos=1&_sid=3a0f9f5fa&_ss=r
In fact, that is definitely Kylo Ren upstream.
Hi Joe. On a stream like that one without a lot of overhead cover do you wish the Echo River Glass was longer than 7 feet?
No, it's a trade off but I like the short rod. It allows me to play the course at high speed.
Yesgo UKIP on north
Can't generate line speed at short distances with a long rod.
Short rods are more accurate too, great for pocket water.
What rod is that? Its beautiful
Echo River Glass - gorgeous rod! redsflyfishing.com/products/echo-river-glass-fly-rods?variant=15088524263473
looks much like Tenkara fishing
The only reason to have less line is when you are surrounded by trees and grass and not standing in a creek.
Hmm. I just walk around false casting like an idiot.
You can't figure out how to manage a little line maybe they should stick to golf😉