Anybody use weedless flies, how do they work for you??? The lakes that I like to hit are pretty veggie and I seem to get more weeds than anything. I've read several how to tie instructions but they all lack pictures of the finished fly, and I'm having trouble getting them tied right. Any thoughts? thanks much

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Can you specify what kind of fly you want to tie? There are a few different methods for adding a weed guard to flies (most involve a fairly heavy mono loop or V-configuration). But it would be helpful to know the basic fly structure (e.g. woolly bugger, hair bug, etc.).

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Noramlly fish with spiders, Micky Finns and woolly buggers and there variants

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"The height of cultivation runs to simplicity" - Bruce Lee

OK, this may not be the best video but it clearly shows the technique for how to add a mono weed guard. PLEASE NOTE: You tie the mono in first. Then, you tie the fly and bring the mono through the hook eye and finish it off as demonstrated:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6JakRV_1iO8

Depending on the size and weight of the fly, you might want to use anywhere between 20 and 30 lb. mono and I would use the cheapest stuff you can find. If you get stuck, email me.

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Tenkara USA Rods: Amago, Ayu, Ayu Series II, Ebisu, Ito, Iwana 11', Iwana 12', Yamame
Other Tenkara USA Gear: Tamo, Strap Pack, 3.5 & 4.5 Level Line, 10.5 ft. & 13 ft. Traditional Line, Line Spools