What is salmon fly tying?

The art of tying salmon flies involves shaping feathers and fur around a deadly hook — all to mimic a small fish. By all accounts, Marvin Nolte is one of the best traditional salmon fly “dressers,” as he puts it, in the world.

What knot do you use for fly fishing?

The Improved Clinch Knot, to connect the Tippet to the Fly The final knot in putting your tackle together is the Improved Clinch Knot, which we recommend for tying a fly to your tippet. The turtle knot is also good. Insert 5” to 6” of tippet through the hook eye.

What kind of Knots do you use for fly fishing?

These are the fishing knots I use in my trout, salmon and sea trout fly fishing. They include popular knots like the perfection loop knot and water knot as well as one or two new fishing knots like Gray’s Loop, a neat and simple method of attaching a leader loop to the end of a fly line.

What kind of fly do you use for salmon?

Ally’s Shrimp Streamer- Find this fly in a size 2, 4 or 6 and tie it on. It’s a great fly to use in all water conditions and is a tried and true fly that has always found fish. These are common salmon flies and are easy to purchase. A Stoat’s Tail is another common type of streamer to use for salmon.

How do you tie a knot on a fly line?

Carefully draw the knot together while sliding the whole knot towards the end of the fly line. With the turns of the knot touching, pull steadily on both ends until the knot grips the fly line tightly. Check the security of the knot by pulling steadily with a finger in the loop. When satisfied, trim the ends closely.

How big of a rod do you need to fly salmon?

Ideally, you’d like to use a 9 or 10-weight rod. These rods are long enough to get line out to cover the river and have enough power to wrangle a 15-pound salmon. With salmon, you aren’t required to be as accurate with your casts, but you need to cover water.