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HOW TO - Spool on your running line

HOW TO - Spool on your running line

This video offers a few tips for winding on your running line correctly when there is not another person available to hold the spool. Always make sure that when winding on the running line for the first time the line feeds of the turning spool and does not coil off the face for the spool. ...
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HOW TO - Tie the Uni knot

HOW TO - Tie the Uni knot

The Uni knot or (universal knot) is one of the most used and versatile knots we use in fly fishing. Quick and easy to tie and is reliable with both fluorocarbons and copolymers. Useful tip... Once pulled tight the uni knot can be teased back to be fished on a loop. Great if you want your hook to ...
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Shooting heads explained

Shooting heads explained

Will Peake from TwinPeakes Flyfishing talks about the LOOP Tackle shooting heads range and what may influence his decision in choosing each one for specific fly fishing applications. Tip: If you are unsure about which line is best for you, get in touch let us know where and when you fish and wha...
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HOW TO - Tie the Double Figure of Eight Loop Knot

HOW TO - Tie the Double Figure of Eight Loop Knot

The Double figure of eight knot is a quick easy reliable loop knot used to attach your leader to the fly line or backing to running line via a loop to loop connection. Tried and tested an essential knot to have in your armoury.
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HOW TO - Tie the Double Turl Knot

HOW TO - Tie the Double Turl Knot

The Turl knot is a classic knot used to tie the leader to salmon and steelhead flies on up or down eyed hooks (never straight eyed hooks). This knot is widely used in Scotland and it brings the benefits that the leader will always sit straight and true to the fly ensuring the fly swings correctl...
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HOW TO - Skagit lines explained

HOW TO - Skagit lines explained

In this episode we try to simplify the Skagit line and what we really like them for regarding: Application of use Casting techniques Choosing your Skagit to match your rod. Useful tip. If you are new to fishing and are planning on fishing in the spring months where fishing at depth is important....
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HOW TO - Choose your next single handed fly line

HOW TO - Choose your next single handed fly line

The choice of fly-lines available today is extensive which can make your buying decision a difficult choice to make. All of the lines are designed with specific applications in mind to give you the best out of your outfit whilst on the water. In this video we try to simplify the decision by brea...
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HOW TO - Tie the Rapala Knot

HOW TO - Tie the Rapala Knot

The Rapala knot is a very strong knot used for attaching the leader to a fly or lure. The advantage of using a Rapala knot or other loop style knot is the fly or lure is able to swing on the loop adding more movement to the fly when the fly is swinging through the pool. It is an easy knot to modi...
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HOW TO - Tie the perfection loop knot

HOW TO - Tie the perfection loop knot

The perfection loop is an ideal loop knot for creating a loop in thicker tippet and shooter running lines. It is the smallest loop knot and the go to knot for creating loops in the rear end of a tapered leader, attaching strong leader onto a fly line and also creating a loop in shooter runnings l...
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River Thurso Salmon Fishing

River Thurso Salmon Fishing

26 miles of prime Atlantic salmon fishing in one of Scotlands most remote and tranquil fishing rivers. The Thurso is perhaps one the most prolific salmon rivers in Scotland, enjoying a long productive season, from as early as the 11th January to 5th October. Fish can be caught during every month...
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