Fly Fishing Resources
Alpharetta Outfitters loves getting people started in the great sport of fly fishing. Our staff works hard to educate customers about the best gear and techniques to ensure you enjoy your time on the water.
Here is our resource reference list
Knot Sense
Clinch knot
The clinch is used for securing your fly to your tippet.
Surgeon’s knot
A surgeon's knot is used for connecting your tippet to your leader. The downward part of the tag can also be used for your dropper fly.
Perfection loop
The perfection loop's purpose is to connect your tippet to your fly line loop.
Blood Knot
The blood knot is another connector knot to connect your leader and tippet.
Rods, Reels and Line
View our Fly Fishing Starter Kits
• Trout and Brim: 5wt • Bass: 6-7wt • Salt: 7-10wt
Leaders and tippet
The leader line is the final control point from your fly line to your fly. Different lengths and strengths factor in how a fly lands on the water and the ability to land your fish.
Below are some excellent leaders to start with, and you can pick up a matching tippet to replace the end of your line.
Good Starter Leaders
Tippet
Here is a tippet chart from Orvis to help you understand tippet size to break strength in pounds.
Fishing Resources
Books and Maps
View our favorite books and maps in our store.
Fishing Resource Pages
View our resources pages for fishing locations in the Southeast.
Helpful Links
External resource links to different resources GA DNR, NGTO, On the Fly South
