Secure Knots

Check your leader and fly knots regularly to be ready for that large bass.

Since this is a great time of the year to catch the largest smallmouth bass I like to be sure my knots are secure. An easy way to do this is to grasp the fly and the leader above the tippet knot and pull firmly. If these knots are tight you are in good shape. If one of them breaks simply retie it. I like to test my knots every 15 minutes.