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At some point many of us have thought we might be able to tie a fly that would work a little better than the one we could buy off the shelf. Often it turns out to be true — with careful observation, and a little engineering mixed with a bit[...]

My favorite fly line to backing knot is the bimini twist with a loop to loop connection. If using for heavier fish I would use a double bimini twist, especially when using a thin braided backing such as gel spun.

Capt. Joel Dickey: It is very important to get a presentation to a saltwater fish as quickly as possible. Saltwater fish in most circumstances are on the move so the quicker the better. Minimizing false casts is key.

Capt. Joel Dickey: The most important cast would be the double haul. This cast allows you to create greater line speed which is needed in most situations in the salt. Most days on the salt have a 10-15 knot wind blowing and the extra lines speed is extremely important to[...]

Yuzo Sugiura gave the Solar series a workout on his recent trip to the Farquhar islands, a small atoll in the Indian Ocean, north of Madagascar and the southern-most group in the Seychelles. He shared his photo album with us, remarkable for both the beauty and variety of the catch:[...]