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No Welded Loop, No Problem When your fly line does not come with a welded loop, what options do you have to attach your leader to your fly line? Below are four methods we have tried; all will work but there is one in particular that we like. Do read on! Braided Loop The first method uses a braided loop - specifically, Rio Braided Loops. The Fly Line is inserted into one end of the Braided Loop. Super Glue is then applied to the connection, and then a plastic sleeve is slipped over the connection. Other brands use a heat shrink tube instead of the plastic sleeve, but the concept is the same. We have tried this method with several of our fly lines and have had no issues with exception of convenience. That is, more often than not we are either out of braided loops or forgot where we put them. The latter being the case for one particular Field Team Member who we will leave un-named. DIY Loop The next method calls for making your own fly line loop. There are different techniques to make a f
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What To Do When Lake Levels Are Low But You Want To Go Kayak Fishing... MAKE A CART? [Simple DIY Project Build]

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When Light and Easy is not So Light and Easy Several years ago when drought conditions resulted a number of park and boat ramp closures in the area, I decided to build a kayak cart that would allow me to roll my kayak on wheels instead of carrying it on my shoulders. My kayak is light and easy to carry from my compact pickup truck to the water's edge normally.  It is not so light or easy when the park gate is closed and the water's edge is much further away. Build It and You Will Fish After searching the internet for plans, I came across one plan that someone posted on their Blog (Palmetto Kayak Fishing) that looked simple to build. I searched further and found a YouTube video ( Homemade PVC Kayak Cart ) that was similar to the one described in the Blog. Moreover, it provided additional details that convinced me to go ahead and build one. My Kayak Cart The end result is posted in the video below. After cutting the PVC to length, it only took me about 30" to assemble it. I
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