yeah I almost ate it several times lol

@@richmasters2982 Umpqua Shimazaki Dry Shake in the dun color

@@mendtheline88 owwwwww! Thank you :)

Sometimes, with lighter tippet... you need to make sure you cinch them slow and really lubricate or the heat will compromise the knot.

So it’s the same knot, just not threaded through the eye. Instead you nearly complete the knot, but place the loop over the hook, and then cinch down.

Oh??? So this would be the "floater" or upper hook?? Interesting!

Yeah it is! Great kayak for the southern waters but had to sell it when I moved to CO

@mendtheline6495 ahhh so better in slower moving rivers or lakes ?

@@Jnf458 you can certainly apply the frontier to most waters, now I’m working on a raft set up

I find that if you cinch the knot slowly it tends to kink less. Also pulling the tippet through pressed fingers tends to straighten it out (or using a leader straightener but I find my thumb and finger works fine). As for dries to use and size, don’t overthink the pattern too much. It’s more about the presentation when fishing low and clear. Keep in mind your first cast is your best opportunity so practice casting at a hole adjacent to where you think they are holding until you have your cast just right and then go for the money shot. I like starting big (size 14/16) and then downsizing if they are really picky. Always have some parachute Adams, elk hair cassis, and smaller stimulators. For leader length, I try not to exceed the length of my rod (so 8’ in your case). That way you don’t get hiccuped in the guides too much. Enjoy and hope you land some browns!

Well you can keep spending time counting your turns and double clinching 🤷‍♂️

You can if you buy it, but mine is not for sale

So for these I’m using a chest mount (pretty standard cheap 4 point chest mount) and I’ve switched to a hip pack

Nice! Hope you enjoy!

this one was the Nucane Frontier 12

On Amazon, but I couldn’t find the link

Yeah, very true, I hardly pinch and this movement is so second nature I bet I could do it in half the time of this video now lol.

May want to go graphite and save this for smaller creeks. 20” would be the max a 3wt would be able to take for this rod. Thanks and keep fishing:)

Same know, just around the hook bend

you got a video ?

i know this method, and you're probably correct, i'm always impressed with that method but i fumble the forceps too much. To each their own :)

Doubtful, and who wants to fool around with forceps when they're not needed?

That is the regular ol' reel case that comes with the reel. You just thread the flap through the shoulder strap before securing the velcro.

Im in the same predicament you are from a table saw accident. Losing fish and flies due to knot failure is extremely frustrating. I cant wait to get out and try this!

@@czwirner you inspire me and it's great to know my video was of use to the community. I will see what other videos and hacks I can come out with in 2023.