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How do you make sure your fly fishing rod is rigged properly?

Kathy Sparrow, MA
Fishing Instructor
Kathy Sparrow is a fly-fishing instructor and adventurer at heart. Kathy is the co-founder and previous manager of the Kingfisher Inn, a fly-fishing lodge on the Lower Laguna Madre in Texas. She is the author of "On the Mother Lagoon: Flyfishing and the Spiritual Journey" and "The Whispered Teachings of Grandmother Trout” a novel conveying the feminine perspective of fly fishing. Kathy is also a Certified Canfield Trainer in Canfield Methodologies. She guides individuals through the process of embracing change by expressing confidence, awareness, and courage through the tools of writing, fly fishing, and intentional conversation. She has a MA in English with an emphasis in Literature and Cultural Studies from the University of Texas-Pan American.

Kathy Sparrow, MA

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Make sure you're getting the line through all of the guides. If you're rushing to get out on the water, it can be easy to miss one of the guides.

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How do I choose the right fishing line?

Kathy Sparrow, MA
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Kathy Sparrow is a fly-fishing instructor and adventurer at heart. Kathy is the co-founder and previous manager of the Kingfisher Inn, a fly-fishing lodge on the Lower Laguna Madre in Texas. She is the author of "On the Mother Lagoon: Flyfishing and the Spiritual Journey" and "The Whispered Teachings of Grandmother Trout” a novel conveying the feminine perspective of fly fishing. Kathy is also a Certified Canfield Trainer in Canfield Methodologies. She guides individuals through the process of embracing change by expressing confidence, awareness, and courage through the tools of writing, fly fishing, and intentional conversation. She has a MA in English with an emphasis in Literature and Cultural Studies from the University of Texas-Pan American.

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It depends on where you're fishing. If you're fishing freshwater, you don't want to be using saltwater line, for example. It boils down to knowing where you're fishing. Look if there's a fly shop in the area and ask what they recommend because they know the water and what works best there.

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Should I use a swivel when connecting a lure to a braided line?

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It's not necessary, but you can use one if you prefer.

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What are the best fishing rigs for pier fishing?

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The best fishing rigs off piers are hi-low rigs and sabiki rigs. When using a hi-low rig (you buy them already made at the tackle shop) you just put bait on both of the hooks so you have double the chance of catching something.

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What is a bobber stopper?

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Generally, a bobber stopper would be a piece of string that is tied right below the bobber to keep it from deviating away from a depth setting. This rig is usually used with slip bobbers as they are used to ensure that the bait stays at a set depth.

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Does the order go bobber, sinker, and then hook?

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The whole idea of a bobber is to keep the bait up where fish can get to it (panfish being a prime example). Putting a sinker on it would just defeat the whole purpose as it would drag the bobber down.

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What's the most simple rig setup for a fishing line?

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A bobber and then a hook is what you need. You can add a split shot or two to get your bait to sink properly but not too much that your bobber will sink. You can make it as deep as you’d like depending on the depth of the water.

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